XTC's Wasp Star at 25

Twenty-five years after its release, Wasp Star remains XTC’s final statement. So how does the album stand up? Is it underrated? Is it neglected? Is it eclipsed by Apple Venus ? And is it in need of some more love? In this month’s episode of What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast, we head to the west of Scotland where Glasgow-based XTC fans Stephen Hope, Lorraine Lee, Alison Eales and David McGuinness show their love for a fascinating album. What Do You Call that Noise? The XTC Podcast is sponsored by Burning Shed , the online home for all XTC CD, vinyl and official merchandise. Music courtesy of Daryl Bean – with a very special guest guitarist… What Do You Call That Noise? An XTC Discovery Book available from If you’ve enjoyed What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast , please show your support at Thanks to the Pink Things, Humble Daisies and Knights in Shining Karma who’ve done the same. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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XTC's Wasp Star at 25 is an episode from What Do You Call That Noise? The XTC Podcast by Mark Fisher.

This episode is 91:36 long.

This episode was published on Dec 5, 2025.

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