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Wasp Star (Apple Venus, Pt. 2) - XTC
  • Band Name: XTC
  • Record Label: TVT
  • Release Date: May 23, 2000
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Metascore
75 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critics What's this?

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9.0 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Sonicnet
    100
    Wasp Star (Apple Venus Volume 2) finds Partridge and Moulding at the top of their game, making the collection a fitting match for past XTC triumphs...
  2. Ink Blot Magazine
    90
    "The Wheel and the Maypole" might be the greatest song the band has ever recorded...
  3. All Music Guide
    60
    This record is really nothing more than a collection of sharp, witty, well-constructed pop songs.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. JimRobson
    10
    One of the ORIGINAL trendsetter bands from the '70's who have continued thru to this very day as an example of HOW to write clever, witty, exceptionally precise yet the loose groovers they would like to remain. They continue to inspire my very own songwriting styles. I flips me lid to 'em. -Jim Robson.… Expand
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  2. WillyP
    10
    Partridge is the rare artist whose songwriting abilities continue to grow into middle age.
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  3. HappyM.
    10
    One of XTC's best!
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