5 Facts About XTC's Drums and Wires Recording
- The album was recorded in just four weeks at the newly built Town House studio in London.
- Mixing took an additional two weeks, making the entire production process six weeks total.
- Town House was a brand-new facility at the time, offering state-of-the-art equipment.
- The quick turnaround was typical for XTC, who often worked fast in the studio.
- The compressed schedule likely contributed to the album’s energetic, live feel.