{"product_id":"apple-venus-volume-1","title":"Apple Venus Volume 1","description":"Amazon.com\n\nBecause of record contract litigation, Apple Venus Volume One is XTC's first album of new material in nearly seven years. The now-duo of Andy Partridge and Colin Moulding sure seem to have been using their time off to smell the flowers, as their lyrics are ripe with fruit, nuts, dandelions, orchids, sunflowers, and harvest festivals. Billed as the \"orchestral\" album that precedes its \"rock\" bookend, Apple Venus is XTC's most obvious nod to the lush, intricate sounds of the Beach Boys' Pet Sounds and the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper (those familiar with 1986's Skylarking know that's a bold statement). Cellos, flutes, and other highbrow instruments provide the backdrop for the flowery lyrics. The whimsical \"I'd Like That\" is the perfectly understated pop song that has always eluded Partridge. The album's lone touch of angst comes courtesy of \"Your Dictionary,\" which is spiked with four-letter words, but Partridge, ever the genteel Englishman, merely spells them out. Essential? No. Innovative? Hardly. But Apple Venus is a solid, cohesive work by one of rock's most artistic artists. --Bill Crandall\n\nReview\n\nThe U.K. pop duo has retained a devoted following.... This time, the cult's loyalty is rewarded with a sumptuous banquet of symphonic and acoustic pop. -- USA Today\n\nThese venerable English pop artisans eschew rock electricity in favor of subtler acoustic and orchestral textures, with compelling results. -- Entertainment Weekly\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B00000I4JT\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.B00000I4JT.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:XTC\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Audio CD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Individually inspected: Guaranteed to play perfectly or your money back. Case may show wear and may be in library packaging. Ships Fast!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41537904902202,"sku":"DBV.B00000I4JT.G","price":8.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/B00000I4JT-0.jpg?v=1784348494","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/apple-venus-volume-1","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}