XTC – Black Sea CD Album 2013 Remastered

Black Sea finds XTC at their sharpest, blending angular new‑wave energy with melodic indie‑rock craftsmanship. Originally released in 1980, the album captures the band’s transition into more ambitious songwriting while retaining their punchy, hook‑driven edge. This 2013 European CD reissue from Ape House is fully remastered, giving the record renewed clarity and presence.

Track Listing

Respectable Street
Generals and Majors
Living Through Another Cuba
Love at First Sight
Rocket from a Bottle
No Language in Our Lungs
Towers of London
Paper and Iron (Notes and Coins)
Burning with Optimism’s Flames
Sgt. Rock (Is Going to Help Me)
Travels in Nihilon
Smokeless Zone
Don’t Lose Your Temper
The Somnambulist

Features

2013 European CD reissue
Remastered audio
Ape House catalogue edition
New wave and indie‑rock classic

Information

Artist: XTC
Title: Black Sea
Label: Ape House
Catalog Number: APECD104
Format: CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered
Country: Europe
Released: 2013
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: New Wave, Indie Rock