Drums and Wires

XTC

Drums and Wires

RELEASED: August 17, 1979
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Making Plans for Nigel 4:09 2. Helicopter 3:52 3. Day in Day Out 3:04 4. When You’re Near Me I Have Difficulty 3:16 5. Ten Feet Tall 3:06 6. Roads Girdle the Globe 4:44 7. Real by Reel 3:43 8. Millions 5:27 9. That Is the Way 2:53 10. Outside World 2:36 11. Scissor Man 3:55 12. Complicated Game 4:40
Historical Archive
Drums and Wires is the third studio album by English rock band XTC, released in 1979. The album marked a significant shift in the band's sound, incorporating more complex arrangements and innovative use of rhythm. It showcases their unique blend of post-punk energy and pop sensibilities, with standout tracks like 'Making Plans for Nigel' and 'Life Begins at the Hop.' The album has been praised for its lyrical depth and experimentation, solidifying XTC's place in the pantheon of British rock.