XTC’s Drums and Wires from 1979 is a true classic of the post-punk era. With new guitarist Dave Gregory, the band reached a turning point in their sound. Two guitars, bass, and drums give the album more energy, while Andy Partridge and Colin Moulding continue to develop their songwriting. Songs like Making Plans for Nigel show why the album stayed in the UK charts for seven weeks and why the band gained international attention for the first time.

Now Drums and Wires is coming out in a new edition from 2025. Steven Wilson has completely remixed the album in Dolby Atmos, creating an intense listening experience that preserves the original character but brings the songs to life once again. In addition to the new mix, the edition includes the original album mix in high-resolution stereo, the 2014 remixes in stereo and 5.1, alternative versions, B-sides, demo sessions, and videos. It is particularly exciting that Officer Blue can now finally be heard at its original speed, as it was recorded in 1979.

For fans, collectors, and anyone who loves post-punk, this is a unique opportunity to experience a legendary album in unprecedented sound quality. I would say this is the perfect introduction to show that even with a classic, there are still new perspectives to discover.

The complete album in Dolby Atmos, high-resolution stereo, and the 2014 stereo and 5.1 mixes
Bonus tracks and alternate versions such as Officer Blue and That is the Way
All B-sides of the singles and DJM mixes
Stereo instrumental versions of the album
Complete demo sessions documenting the making of the album
Music videos for Making Plans for Nigel and Life Begins at the Hop on Blu-ray
All content on one Blu-ray disc with 24/96 LPCM stereo and DTS-HD MA 5.1 surround
This edition is a comprehensive package for fans and collectors that preserves the historical integrity of the album while offering a modern listening perspective.

Tracklist 2025 Dolby Atmos Mix

1. Making Plans For Nigel
2. Helicopter
3. Day In Day Out
4. When You’re Near Me I Have Difficulty
5. Ten Feet Tall
6. Roads Girdle the Globe
7. Real By Reel
8. Millions
9. That Is The Way
10. Outside World
11. Scissor Man
12. Complicated Game
13. Homo Safari
14. Chain Of Command
15. Limelight
16. Bushman President
17. Pulsing Pulsing
18. Wait Til Your Boat Goes Down
19. Ten Feet Tall (Electricm Version)
20. Officer Blue
21. Over Rusty Water
22. Sleepyheads
23. That Is The Way (Original Pitch)