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LoathsomePete · 03-12-2010, 02:28 PM

OK now that my 2nd essay is turned in for English, my first research paper is complete for Psych 101, my blog project is finished for journalism and mid terms are out of the way, I can start working on this again. Actually those reasons are only partially responsible for the lack of advancement, in all truth and honesty I just haven't felt like reviewing the next album and instead decided to write up reviews for upcoming albums. I don't know why I don't feel compelled to write this review, I love this album, but the show must go on, so enjoy the 99th installment in this 101 album series.

99. XTC - Skylarking (1986)

Track List:

01. Summer's Cauldron
02. Grass
03. The Meeting Place
04. That's Really Super, Supergirl
05. Ballet for a Rainy Day
06. 1000 Umbrellas
07. Season Cycle
08. Earn Enough For Us
09. Big Day
10. Another Satellite
11. Mermaid Smiled
12. The Man Who Sailed Around His Soul
13. Dying
14. Sacrificial Bonfire
15. Dear God

Genre: Psychedelic Pop, New Wave

This album may come as a shocker to some people, you may find yourself scratching your head thinking "what the hell, Pete's an XTC fan?" Well you're half right. I like XTC, but I feel more like a poseur XTC fan than a real fan because Skylarking is the only album by them that I like (although strangely I love the song "Making Plans for Nigel).

Skylarking is one of those albums I have for a very specific purpose. It's that "happy" album, the album I put on when I just want to bob my head along to some catchy songs and uplifting lyrics. At times the album seems to sound like a precursor to some of the more geeky themed bands like They Might Be Giants or Jonathan Coulton, especially with the song "That's Really Super, Supergirl".

It's hard to say what really stands out about the album, other than whenever I listen to it I feel uplifted. "Summer's Cauldron" comes on and I just seem to float away on a cloud of happy thoughts. With that, if you're looking for a mellow, poppy album with a slightly psychedelic tone to it then I would highly advise you to give this one a try.

03-12-2010, 02:28 PM	#21 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	OK now that my 2nd essay is turned in for English, my first research paper is complete for Psych 101, my blog project is finished for journalism and mid terms are out of the way, I can start working on this again. Actually those reasons are only partially responsible for the lack of advancement, in all truth and honesty I just haven't felt like reviewing the next album and instead decided to write up reviews for upcoming albums. I don't know why I don't feel compelled to write this review, I love this album, but the show must go on, so enjoy the 99th installment in this 101 album series. 99. XTC - Skylarking (1986) Track List: 01. Summer's Cauldron 02. Grass 03. The Meeting Place 04. That's Really Super, Supergirl 05. Ballet for a Rainy Day 06. 1000 Umbrellas 07. Season Cycle 08. Earn Enough For Us 09. Big Day 10. Another Satellite 11. Mermaid Smiled 12. The Man Who Sailed Around His Soul 13. Dying 14. Sacrificial Bonfire 15. Dear God Genre: Psychedelic Pop, New Wave This album may come as a shocker to some people, you may find yourself scratching your head thinking "what the hell, Pete's an XTC fan?" Well you're half right. I like XTC, but I feel more like a poseur XTC fan than a real fan because Skylarking is the only album by them that I like (although strangely I love the song "Making Plans for Nigel). Skylarking is one of those albums I have for a very specific purpose. It's that "happy" album, the album I put on when I just want to bob my head along to some catchy songs and uplifting lyrics. At times the album seems to sound like a precursor to some of the more geeky themed bands like They Might Be Giants or Jonathan Coulton, especially with the song "That's Really Super, Supergirl". It's hard to say what really stands out about the album, other than whenever I listen to it I feel uplifted. "Summer's Cauldron" comes on and I just seem to float away on a cloud of happy thoughts. With that, if you're looking for a mellow, poppy album with a slightly psychedelic tone to it then I would highly advise you to give this one a try. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too