XL-1

by Pete Shelley

Overview

With XL1, Pete Shelley integrates layers of guitar into the electronic synth-pop he essayed on his solo debut, Homosapien. While the result isn't quite as bracing as its predecessor, the music benefits from the guitar -- it sounds edgier, making the record fairly captivating. There's still some weak material on the record, but "Telephone Operator" and "If You Ask Me (I Won't Say No)" are terrific, ranking among Shelley's best. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	06/06/2025
Label:	Domino
UPC:	0887830017312

Tracks

Disc 1

1. Telephone Operator
2. If You Ask Me (I Won't Say No)
3. What Was Heaven?
4. You Know Better Than I know
5. Twilight
6. (Millions of People) No One Like You

Disc 2

7. Many a Time
8. I Just Wanna Touch
9. You and I
10. XL1
11. Many a Time [Dub]
12. Telephone Operator/I Just Wanna Touch/If You Ask Me (I Won't Say No)/(Millions of People (No One Like You) [Dub]

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Pete Shelley   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Pete Shelley   Engineer,Producer,Composer
Martin Rushent   Engineer,Producer