5 Things to Know About the Dukes of Stratosphear’s 25 O’Clock

It was released on April 1, 1985, by Virgin Records under catalogue number WOW1.
The Dukes of Stratosphear is a pseudonym for the band XTC, who created the album as a psychedelic tribute.
The album was intended as a one-off project, but its success led to a follow-up, Psonic Psunspot.
The release date was chosen to align with April Fools’ Day, fitting the playful, retro concept.
The music deliberately mimics 1960s psychedelic rock, complete with vintage production techniques and whimsical lyrics.

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