Mummer is XTC's sixth studio album, released in 1983, and represents a significant turning point in the band's career — it marked their transition to a studio-only group following guitarist Dave Gregory's arrival and the touring band's dissolution. The album reflects a more measured, introspective approach compared to their earlier work, blending thoughtful arrangements with the melodic inventiveness that defined XTC's best output.
Across its runtime, Mummer delivers some of Andy Partridge and Colin Moulding's most inspired songwriting, with standout tracks like "Love on a Farmboy's Wages," "Great Fire," and "Ladybird" showcasing the band's ability to craft emotionally resonant, distinctly English pop. The album moves between warm acoustic textures and more playful, energetic moments, creating a pleasingly consistent mood that rewards repeated listening.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Ape House
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 05/13/2022
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TRACKS
A1. Beating Of Hearts
A2. Wonderland
A3. Love On A Farmboy's Wages
A4. Great Fire
A5. Deliver Us From The Elements
B1. Human Alchemy
B2. Ladybird
B3. In Loving Memory Of A Name
B4. Me And The Wind
B5. Funk Pop A Roll
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