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Oranges and Lemons [Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered]

XTC | Format: Audio CD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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XTC hailed from Swindon to cultivate a legacy of highly original British pop born from their early punk/new wave roots in the late 70s. Their angular yet melodic songs, lead by distinctive jagged riffs boasted the catchiest of pop sensibilities which was then injected with an edginess by the darker overtones of astute and often political lyrics. Throughout their career, from the jerky earlier… Read more in Amazon's XTC Store

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Product details

  • Audio CD (11 Jun 2001)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
  • Label: Virgin
  • ASIN: B00005ATHN
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,296 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Songs from this album are available to purchase as MP3s. Click on "Buy MP3" or view the MP3 Album.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Samples
Song Title Time Price
Listen  1. Garden Of Earthly Delights (2001 Digital Remaster) 5:03£0.89
Listen  2. Mayor Of Simpleton (2001 Digital Remaster) 3:58£0.89
Listen  3. King For A Day (2001 Digital Remaster) 3:37£0.89
Listen  4. Here Comes President Kill Again (2001 Digital Remaster) 3:35£0.89
Listen  5. The Loving (2001 Digital Remaster) 4:11£0.89
Listen  6. Poor Skeleton Steps Out (2001 Digital Remaster) 3:33£0.89
Listen  7. One Of The Millions (2001 Digital Remaster) 4:36£0.89
Listen  8. Scarecrow People (2001 Digital Remaster) 4:13£0.89
Listen  9. Merely A Man (2001 Digital Remaster) 3:27£0.89
Listen10. Cynical Days (2001 Digital Remaster) 3:17£0.89
Listen11. Across This Antheap (2001 Digital Remaster) 4:51£0.89
Listen12. Hold Me My Daddy (2001 Digital Remaster) 3:47£0.89
Listen13. Pink Thing (2001 Digital Remaster) 3:48£0.89
Listen14. Miniature Sun (2001 Digital Remaster) 3:57£0.89
Listen15. Chalkhills And Children (2001 Digital Remaster) 4:57£0.89

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Marite
Format:Audio CD
First of all, let me confess that I won't be very impartial in my review of "Oranges and Lemons". I remember listening to it in 1990, while I was on a plane that was taking me to London for the first time in my life. This record will always remind me of a Summer of love, freedom and discovery.

Although some songs by XTC were familiar to me since the early 80's (e.g. "Making Plans for Nigel", "Generals and Majors), I didn't start buying their records until 1989 and I have been a devoted fan ever since.

Back to "Oranges and Lemons", all the songs are simply beautiful. From "The Mayor of Simpleton" and "The Loving" (with their cheerful 60's refrains) to the melancholic "Chalkhills and Children" and "Hold me my Daddy", there's not one song that lets you down. "King for a Day" is another little gem. Not to mention the delightful "Pink Thing" (the funniest song ever dedicated from a man to his you-know-what).

All in all, I think this is one of the best XTC's records. Every time I listen to it, it makes me tingle with anticipation and brings me back the memories of an unforgettable Summer. I'm sure you will enjoy it just as much.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Audio CD
This for me is XTC's finest album. It begins with a bang with Garden of Earthly delights and then proceeds with two of my favourite tracks of all time with Mayor of Simpleton and King for a Day. There is no let-up as each track here is a gem in itself and are all uniquely different. This album is a must for any XTC fan or anyone interested in their music. A classic.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Audio CD
XTC are a national treasure, and this album shows them in their quintessentially English finery. songs created with a craftsmans care by Andy Partridge and Colin Moulding, they are almost like stumbling upon a painting by constable in your attic; beautiful and utterly priceless.
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