Beeswax: Some B-Sides 1977–1982

Beeswax: Some B-Sides 1977–1982 is a compilation album by XTC initially released as a "free bonus album" shrinkwrapped with the A-side collection Waxworks: Some Singles 1977-1982.[4]

Beeswax: Some B-Sides 1977-1982
Compilation album by
ReleasedNovember, 1982
Recorded1977-1981
GenrePop rock
Length39:56
LabelVirgin Records
XTC other chronology
Waxworks: Some Singles 1977–1982
(1982)
Beeswax: Some B-Sides 1977-1982
(1982)
The Compact XTC
(1987)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music[2]
Spin Alternative Record Guide3/10[3]

Critical reception

Trouser Press considered the album "not deathless music, but inventive as always and decidedly unpretentious."[4]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Andy Partridge except tracks 2, 4, 5, 8, 10 by Colin Moulding.

No.TitleLength
1."She's So Square" (from 3D EP)3:06
2."Dance Band" (from 3D EP)2:40
3."Hang On to the Night" (B-side of "Statue of Liberty")2:12
4."Heatwave" (B-side of "This is Pop?")2:09
5."Instant Tunes" (B-side of "Are You Receiving Me?")2:32
6."Pulsing Pulsing" (B-side of "Making Plans for Nigel")1:37
7."Don't Lose Your Temper" (B-side of "Generals and Majors")2:33
8."Smokeless Zone" (B-side of "Generals and Majors")3:50
9."The Somnambulist" (B-side of "Ten Feet Tall")4:31
10."Blame the Weather" (B-side of "Senses Working Overtime")3:40
11."Tissue Tigers (The Arguers)" (B-side of "Senses Working Overtime")3:57
12."Punch and Judy" (B-side of "Ball and Chain")2:44
13."Heaven Is Paved With Broken Glass [remix]" (Remix of song originally from "Ball and Chain")4:25

References

  1. "Beeswax: Some B-Sides 1977-1982 - XTC | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" via www.allmusic.com.
  2. Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Volume 8: MUZE. p. 801.CS1 maint: location (link)
  3. Spin Alternative Record Guide. Vintage Books. 1995. p. 441.
  4. "XTC". Trouser Press. Retrieved 29 July 2020.


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