Shift to acoustic textures and complex arrangements after Andy Partridge retired from touring in 1982. Skylarking (1986), Oranges & Lemons (1989), Nonsuch (1992)
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Released on their own Ape House label; orchestral and acoustic-focused works. Shift to acoustic textures and complex arrangements after
Between 1985 and 1987, the band recorded two albums under the pseudonym ( 25 O'Clock and Psonic Psunspot ). These were intended as a playful homage to 1960s psychedelia but became so popular they sometimes outsold XTC’s main releases. Essential Singles & Compilations Oranges & Lemons (1989)