To appreciate the Blogspot archives, you must first appreciate the messiness of XTC’s catalog. Between 1977 and 2000, the band—led by the dueling geniuses Andy Partridge and Colin Moulding—released 14 studio albums. But that number is a lie.
The mid-1980s saw XTC achieve significant commercial success with the release of (1985), which featured the hit single "The Working Week." This album marked a more polished and radio-friendly sound, which alienated some fans but helped to expand the band's audience.