Does this sound 45 years old? Probably, but I don't care. Black Sea is on the EHSHO masterlist for a reason.
There is no language in our lungs To tell the world what's in our hearts No, no, no, no, no, we're leaving nothing behind Just chiselled stones No chance to speak before we're bones
Good shout, Martin. However (there's always a however), I think every home should have a copy of Skylarking. That's the one, for me; I know a lot of XTC ubers claim it should be English Settlement. And so the heated debates in tap rooms* up and down the land continue...
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you'll be a no show at #BC25 - I sincerely hope all is well on the homefront.
* Including tap rooms in Bristol, most likely.
JM
Skylarking is very good, for sure. All well on the homefront, cheers, just very busy and overcommitted!
DeleteCount me in as another who thinks Black Sea is the best of their albums. So many underrated songs. 'Rocket From A Bottle' could have been a hit single if released in that format, while 'Travels in Nihilon' gets better with every passing year.
ReplyDeleteYes, and yes!
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