A bold, industrial‑tinged art‑pop statement, The Big Express finds XTC at their most inventive and rhythmically driven. Originally released in 1984, the album blends clattering percussion, angular guitars and richly layered arrangements, reflecting the band’s Swindon roots and their fascination with mechanical repetition and urban energy.

This 2022 Ape House reissue presents the album on high‑fidelity black vinyl, restored with enhanced clarity while preserving the dense, kinetic character of the original production. A standout in XTC’s 80s catalogue and essential for fans of art‑pop, new wave and experimental rock.

Track Listing

1. Wake Up
2. All You Pretty Girls
3. Shake You Donkey Up
4. Seagulls Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her
5. This World Over
6. The Everyday Story Of Smalltown
7. I Bought Myself A Liarbird
8. Reign Of Blows (Vote No Violence!)
9. You’re The Wish You Are I Had
10. I Remember The Sun
11. Train Running Low On Soul Coal

Features

2022 reissue
Black vinyl
Stereo audio
Includes original artwork
Indie, new wave and art‑pop production
Ape House edition
Catalog: APELPXXXX

Information

Artist: XTC
Title: The Big Express
Label: Ape House
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Black Vinyl
Country: UK
Released: 2022
Genre: Indie / New Wave / Art Pop / Pop Rock
Style: Experimental Pop / Alternative