5 Facts About XTC's Drums and Wires Recording

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