XTC's revolutionary 'Drums And Wires,' from 1979, is the second in a series of expanded album reissues, including 5.1 Surround mixes, new stereo mixes and High-Resolution stereo mixes of the original material.

'Drums And Wires' was an explosion of complex knotty rhythms and memorable melodic hooks, all colliding with thought-provoking lyrics on an album that established XTC as one of the most inventive bands of the New Wave era.

For those already familiar with Drums And Wires, this reissue provides a comprehensively expanded edition of a much loved classic. For anyone fortunate enough to be new to the spiky delights of 'Drums And Wires,' yes, pop music really was this good at one point in time!

Steven Wilson produced the mixes with the input of founder band member Andy Partridge and the full approval of the band. This edition is presented in special packaging with an expanded booklet and sleeve-notes by Andy Partridge, Colin Moulding and Dave Gregory.

The CD features a stereo mix by Steven Wilson plus 6 additional singles and non-album tracks, whilst the DVD-Audio disc features:

- A 5.1 LPCM Surround mix in 24bit/96khz mixed from the original multi-track tapes - Steven Wilson stereo mix, original album mix and 7 bonus stereo tracks, all in High Resolution stereo