Album: White Music by XTC (1978)
Genre: New Wave | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Quirky
Record Label: Virgin
Format: Album

Description: White Music is the debut studio album by the English band XTC, released on 20 January 1978.
It reached No. 38 in the UK album charts and spawned the singles "Statue of Liberty" (which was banned by the BBC for the line "sail beneath your skirt") and a re-recording of "This Is Pop?".

Artist Background: XTC were an English rock band formed in Swindon in 1972. Fronted by songwriters Andy Partridge (guitars, vocals) and Colin Moulding (bass, vocals), the band gained popularity during the rise of punk and new wave in the 1970s, later playing in a variety of styles that ranged from angular guitar riffs to elaborately arranged pop. Partly because the group did not fit into contemporary trends, they achieved only sporadic commercial success in the UK and US, but attracted a considerable cult follo... Part of the Swindon music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with New Wave movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: Andy Partridge, Elvis Costello, Squeeze, DEVO

Music Scene: Part of the Swindon music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with New Wave movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: New Wave, Rock/Pop, Quirky, 1970s, Album, Virgin

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White Music is the debut studio album by the English band XTC, released on 20 January 1978.
It reached No. 38 in the UK album charts and spawned the singles "Statue of Liberty" (which was banned by the BBC for the line "sail beneath your skirt") and a re-recording of "This Is Pop?".

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