Black Sea (album) - Definition and Overview

This is considered one of the most consistent albums by XTC. Black Sea is not as dark as its predecessor, Drums And Wires, although it is still focused on big drums and sharp guitars. A great reference for post-punk and new wave.

Track listing:

1. Respectable Street
2. Generals And Majors
3. Living Through Another Cuba
4. Love At First Sight
5. Rocket From A Bottle
6. No Language In Our Lungs
7. Towers Of London
8. Paper And Iron (Notes And Coins)
9. Burning With Optimism's Flames
10. Sgt. Rock (Is Going To Help Me)
11. Travels In Nihilon
12. Smokeless Zone (CD bonus track)
13. Don't Lose Your Temper (CD bonus track)
14. The Somnambulist (CD bonus track)