XTC as Dukes of the Stratosphere - 25 O'Clock [200-Gram Vinyl]Limited 200gm vinyl LP pressing. Digitally remastered release from XTC's Andy Partridge, Colin Moulding, and Dave Gregory masquerading as 'lost' '60s psych band called The Dukes of Stratosphear. This 1985 mini album was produced by John Leckie (Swami Anand Nagara) and The Dukes. The story is a familiar one. XTC, as a non touring band, between the recording release of The Big Express and Skylarking, adopted the alter egos of The Dukes of Stratosphear

Their message was clear and simple: clap your hands

Domeniconi's beautiful variations

Roll on Katy

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Welcome to a world of intrigue and parenting

and the point of departure

The Loungers

Something in the Air) and finds an unexpected ally in the local doctor

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Swedish bassist/cellist Lars Danielsson is a master improviser

Korngold and others) with her own pieces inspired by various classical composers

"He's On Fire" pairs the Bk spitter's top tier lyricism over a thunderous instrumental that'll shake the concrete as you hear this blast out of car stereos all summer long