XTC's Wasp Star at 25

About this episode

The episode discusses the 25th anniversary of XTC's final album, Wasp Star, and features Glasgow-based fans sharing their thoughts on its significance.

Twenty-five years after its release, Wasp Star remains XTC’s final statement. So how does the album stand up? Is it underrated? Is it neglected? Is it eclipsed by Apple Venus ? And is it in need of some more love? In this month’s episode of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, we head to the west of Scotland where Glasgow-based XTC fans Stephen Hope, Lorraine Lee, Alison Eales and David McGuinness show their love for a fascinating album. What Do You Call that Noise? The XTC Podcast is sponsored by Burning Shed , the online home for all XTC CD, vinyl and official merchandise. Music courtesy of Daryl Bean – with a very special guest guitarist… What Do You Call That Noise? An XTC Discovery Book available from www.xtclimelight.com If you’ve enjoyed What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast , please show your support at https://www.patreon.com/markfisher Thanks to the Pink Things, Humble Daisies and Knights in Shining Karma who’ve done the same. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

People in this episode

Host: Mark Fisher

Guests: Stephen Hope, Lorraine Lee, Alison Eales, David McGuinness

Topics covered

• XTC
• album review
• music commentary
• fan discussion
• anniversary

Keywords

• XTC
• Wasp Star
• album review
• music podcast
• Glasgow fans

Sponsors

Burning Shed

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Wasp Star, Apple Venus, What Do You Call That Noise? An XTC Discovery Book

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