Sceptical of Albarn 's new manifesto for Blur .
Balfe gave assent for the band 's choice of Andy Partridge ( of XTC ) to produce their follow - up to Leisure .
Although sceptical of Albarn 's new manifesto for Blur , Balfe gave assent for the band 's choice of Andy Partridge ( of XTC ) to produce their follow - up to Leisure .