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XTC
12+ albums
new wavepost-punk80spopalternative
about
XTC were an English post-punk band formed in Swindon, England in 1972, led by Andy Partridge (guitars, vocals) and Colin Moulding (bass, vocals). Active between the late 1970s and the mid 2000s, XTC's music ranged from jerky new wave/punk riffs to lushly-arranged progressive pop. They also drew heavily from vintage pop rock and psychedelia from the 1960s, genres which they began to explore more deeply after creating The Dukes of Stratosphear side-project. While XTC failed to maintain significant commercial success after the 1980s, they have earned a devoted cult following, influencing many alternative musicians. First coming together in 1972, the core duo of Partridge and Moulding went through numerous band names (including The Helium Kidz and Star Park) over the next five years. Drawing influence from the New York Dolls and the emerging New York punk scene, they played glam rock with homemade costumes and slowly built up a following. Drummer Terry Chambers joined in 1973. Keyboard player Barry Andrews followed in 1976, and the band finally settled on a name: XTC. By this time, the punk rock movement was in full swing, and XTC had found their style, a unique brand of hyperactive pop mixed with funk, punk, ska, reggae, and art rock. The touring years, 1977–82 In 1977 XTC was signed by Virgin Records. They recorded the 3D EP that summer, and followed it up with their debut LP White Music in January 1978. White Music received favorable reviews and entered the British top 30
top songs
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Making Plans for Nigel
415,1552Dear God - Remastered 2001
163,3283Dear God
150,7134Senses Working Overtime
114,4865When You're Near Me I Have Difficulty - 2001 Digital Remaster
75,1106Grass
59,0997That's Really Super, Supergirl - Remastered 2001
58,8588Generals And Majors - 2001 Remaster
57,8869Generals And Majors
55,84610Grass - Remastered 2001
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