XTC
This World Over

Virgin    106 975  (1984)

Rock/Pop
12 inch, 2   Tracks, 09:15  Length
01 This World Over Andy Partridge 04:46
02 Blue Overall Andy Partridge 04:29
Music Details
Product Details
Packaging Standard LP sleeve
Sound Stereo
Musicians  &  Credits
Guitar Andy Partridge
Guitar David Gregory
Bass Colin Moulding
Musician XTC
Producer David Lord; XTC
Personal Details
Index # 3911
Owner Dave
Tags New Wave
User Defined
Purchased New
Imported from England
Notes
One of the quieter numbers from The Big Express, "This World Over" makes for a moodier reflection on a seemingly post-apocalyptic situation. It's a bit curious to hear in context, though, since it actually sounds to an extent like a Police song circa Ghost in the Machine -- clipped guitar parts and beats, gentle synth washes, almost a bit of dub in the bass. However, those not really pleased by the Sting approach to things, especially in terms of end-of-the-world situations, will probably find this more to their taste, with Andy Partridge's gift for involved melodies and warm but wounded vocals in full flow. Subtle additions throughout the song -- a piano part introduced halfway through the song, crying guitars that rise and then cut out in the mix -- result in a textured, entrancing arrangement that shows the group were far from simple sixties revivalists. -- Ned Raggett (allmusic.com)