The streaming version of Skylarking is currently the "corrected" version (after years of a faulty CD master). However, the streaming version of The Big Express is widely considered by audiophiles to be a sonic disaster due to heavy compression.
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XTC’s B‑sides and unreleased material are legendary among collectors. One blog writer, after going “through their discography,” managed to track down 40 songs that never appeared on a studio album—enough for a three‑volume collection of XTC rarities. Another Blogspot page, “Super Mega XTC Part 2,” highlights extremely rare releases like “The Tiny Circus of Life” (a limited‑edition French collection from 1992) and Colin Moulding’s solo effort “Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen”. If you’re looking for deep cuts, the Blogspot rarities posts are indispensable. The streaming version of Skylarking is currently the
Before the dominance of corporate streaming algorithms, independent music blogs were the lifeblood of music discovery. For complex, multi-layered bands like XTC, the blogging ecosystem became essential for several reasons: If you’re looking for deep cuts, the Blogspot
This blog focuses on curating fan-made collections of rare and unreleased material. A standout post explains how the compiler tracked down that never appeared on a studio album, creating a three-volume collection of rarities for fans.