Genre: Rock
Original Release: 2/12/1982
1. Runaways
4:34
2. Ball and Chain
4:32
3. Senses Working Overtime
4:50
4. Jason and the Argonauts
6:07
5. No Thugs in Our House
5:09
6. Yacht Dance
3:57
7. All of a Sudden (It's Too Late)
5:21
8. Melt the Guns
6:34
9. Leisure
5:02
10. It's Nearly Africa
3:55
11. Knuckle Down
4:28
12. Fly on the Wall
3:19
13. Down in the Cockpit
5:27
14. English Roundabout
3:59
15. Snowman
5:03
Andy Partridge's discovery of the 12-string guitar set the tone for English Settlement, an album that moved away from the pop gloss of Black Sea in favor of lighter, though still rhythmically heavy, acoustic numbers with more complex and intricate instrumentation. There are plenty of pop gems -- "Senses Working Overtime" stands as one of their finest songs -- but the main focus seems to be the more expansive sound; most of the songs are drawn out to near-epic length, ultimately taking some of the impact of the songs away. Despite several terrific tracks, English Settlement Read More
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