Shelley, Pete: XL·1 (CD)

Shelley wasn’t interested in the "pop rat race" and felt punk had lost its edge and saw himself as a lone figure pushing the boundaries of the genre. By 1982, he was already looking ahead, blending influences from artists like Dexys and Roxy Music, while exploring new musical territory, including multi-media and computer-generated experiences. On XL-1, released in May 1983, Shelley moved further into experimental sounds, utilizing new technology and creating songs in the studio rather than demoing them.

He even incorporated video and graphic elements into the album, embracing both dub mixes and cutting-edge music production. Despite the challenges, XL-1 was another bold step into the future, driven by Shelley's ambition to keep pushing musical boundaries and experimenting with new sounds and ideas.

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
   
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)