{"product_id":"white-music-xtc","title":"White Music, XTC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eXTC – White Music\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e XTC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e White Music\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAlbum Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Debut Studio Album\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Release Date:\u003c\/b\u003e January 20, 1978\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e Virgin Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e New Wave \/ Post-Punk \/ Art-Punk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBackground \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003eWhite Music\u003c\/b\u003e is the high-energy, twitchy introduction to one of the most inventive bands of the New Wave era. Recorded in just one week at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"162\"\u003eThe Manor\u003c\/b\u003e in Oxfordshire, the album was produced by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"214\"\u003eJohn Leckie\u003c\/b\u003e (who later worked with The Stone Roses and Radiohead). At this stage, XTC consisted of the core duo of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"329\"\u003eAndy Partridge\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"348\"\u003eColin Moulding\u003c\/b\u003e, along with drummer \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"383\"\u003eTerry Chambers\u003c\/b\u003e and keyboardist \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"414\"\u003eBarry Andrews\u003c\/b\u003e. The record captured the band's \"electric\" live energy—a jagged, caffeinated sound that stood apart from the raw nihilism of punk and the radio-friendly polish of disco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical Composition \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e The album is characterized by its \"staccato\" delivery, eccentric vocal tics, and Barry Andrews’ swirling, frantic Farfisa organ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Breakout Single:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003eStatue of Liberty\u003c\/b\u003e showcases the band’s knack for catchy melodies buried under quirky arrangements. It was famously banned by the BBC for its supposedly suggestive lyrics, which only added to its cult status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArt-Punk Energy:\u003c\/b\u003e Tracks like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003eRadios in Motion\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"50\"\u003eSpinning Top\u003c\/b\u003e are masterclasses in rhythmic tension, featuring Andy Partridge’s jagged guitar work and manic vocal delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Dylan Cover:\u003c\/b\u003e The album includes a drastically deconstructed version of Bob Dylan’s \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"87\"\u003eAll Along the Watchtower\u003c\/b\u003e, turning the folk-rock classic into a high-speed, paranoid New Wave blast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Foundation:\u003c\/b\u003e While still experimental, tracks like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"54\"\u003eX Wires\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"66\"\u003eScience Friction\u003c\/b\u003e laid the groundwork for the sophisticated \"intelligent pop\" that would later define their masterpieces like \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"191\"\u003eSkylarking\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLegacy \u0026amp; Collector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003eWhite Music\u003c\/b\u003e peaked at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003e#38 on the UK Albums Chart\u003c\/b\u003e and established XTC as a leading force in the British Art-Punk scene. For vinyl collectors, original \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"175\"\u003eVirgin Records\u003c\/b\u003e pressings with the \"Green\/Red\" label are highly desirable. The stark, black-and-white cover photography perfectly reflects the \"White Music\" concept—a term Partridge coined to describe a \"high-frequency,\" clean, and energized sound. It is a vital addition to any Shopify store specializing in New Wave origins, Post-Punk history, or the extensive XTC discography.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e XTC, White Music, Andy Partridge, Colin Moulding, 1978 Vinyl, New Wave, Post-Punk, Virgin Records, Statue of Liberty, John Leckie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e New Wave Essentials, The Birth of Art-Punk, British Post-Punk Classics, Virgin Records Early Era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelated Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e Devo, The B-52's, Talking Heads, The Stranglers, Elvis Costello.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e","brand":"XTC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51343801155901,"sku":"5504","price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/XTC_White_Music.jpg?v=1769919670","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/white-music-xtc","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}