AMG Review of White Music [2002 Remaster]

Chris Woodstra
All Music Guide

XTC's first full album shows the band going full-throttle in true punk spirit. More dissonant than their later period, the young band shines with directionless energy and a good sense of humor. Highlights include the catchy singles "This Is Pop" and "Radios in Motion," as well as a jumpy version of "All Along the Watchtower." Their first release, 3D EP, has been appended to the CD version. [A 2002 re-release has the same tracks re-sequenced and remastered.]