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Subject: XTC underrated?
The other day while killing time in the local Record (do they still call them that?) store I picked up XTC's Fossil Fuel (Grt Hit package).
It brought me back to the early 80's.
Were they one of the most underrated bands of the period?
Great lyrics, social comment that is still relevant, what more can I say.
Subject: Re: XTC underrated?
I think so! XTC had some great songs, and of course "Dear God" is, lyrically, one of the best songs ever!! Just as relevant now as it ever was.
Absolutely Vile
And all the world is football shaped...
Subject: Re: XTC underrated?
I like XTC. 'Dear God' is a scathing attack on religion. I also like 'Senses working overtime' and 'Making plans for Nigel'.
Subject: Re: XTC underrated?
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I like XTC. 'Dear God' is a scathing attack on religion. I also like 'Senses working overtime' and 'Making plans for Nigel'.
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And you can't forget "Generals & Majors", my personal fav.
Subject: Re: XTC underrated?
XTC will always be an favorite of mine.
"Senses Working Overtime" is a suberb song along with their other outstanding collection of songs.
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And you can't forget "Generals & Majors", my personal fav.
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I haven't heard that song, Speedbird. You've reminded me of another one. I haven't heard it much but it could be a grower - Sgt Rock is going to help me.
Subject: Re: XTC underrated?
"and i've got 1,2,3,4,5, senses working overtime"
Subject: Re: XTC underrated?
I actually consider them as one of the greatest bands from the 1980's. And I like all of the songs mentioned.
Including "Generals & Majors", which I heard as one of the Top 20 Greatest Songs of 1989 from my local radio station's 20th year thing last year. :)
Subject: Re: XTC underrated?
XTC is one of my favorite groups, Melt the Guns, Just Waiting for the Weekend, Oranges Lemons, the Man Who Murdered Love, my faves go on and on. One can detect strains from early Beatles, Steely Dan in their music. I love XTC!