Black Sea is considered one of the most consistent albums by XTC, released in 1980. Black Sea is not as dark as its predecessor, Drums And Wires , although it is still focused on big drums and sharp guitars. A great reference for post-punk and new wave.

Tracklist

1. "Respectable Street"
2. "Generals And Majors"
3. "Living Through Another Cuba"
4. "Love At First Sight"
5. "Rocket From A Bottle"
6. "No Language In Our Lungs"
7. "Towers Of London"
8. "Paper And Iron (Notes And Coins)"
9. "Burning With Optimism's Flames"
10. "Sgt. Rock (Is Going To Help Me)"
11. "Travels In Nihilon"
12. "Smokeless Zone" (CD bonus track)
13. "Don't Lose Your Temper" (CD bonus track)
14. "The Somnambulist" (CD bonus track)