XTC

XTC were a New Wave / pop band from Swindon, England, active between 1977 and
2005. The band enjoyed some chart success, including the UK and Canadian hits
"Making Plans for Nigel" (1979) and "Senses Working Overtime" (1982), but are
perhaps even better known for their long-standing critical (rather than
commercial) success. HistoryEarly days: 1972-1976First coming ... read more

Readers recommend: songs about addresses – results

When it comes to picking songs about addresses, you know where it's atLocation, location, location … last week we asked for your favourite songs about addresses. Mu...
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Popdose Flashback ’82: XTC, “English Settlement”

30 years ago, XTC seemed poised for their commercial breakthrough. Appearances were deceiving
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Field Music: Plumb – review

(Field Music)On first play, the Sunderland Brewis Brothers' fourth album sounds baffling. There are innumerable time signatures and gear shifts – a dozen just in th...
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Land Lovers - Confidants (album stream)

Land Lovers have notions on being a pop band. They certainly play melodic enough songs with snappy words and some foot-tapping beats. They come from the tail-end of 2008...
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Music of the Sphere: Stars, XTC, Bass Drum OD, Tame Impala, K Vile, J Forte, Smith Ws, White Ws, White F, Fresh

Vile.Favebloggers be doin' much good for huwo/mankind. Thanks, fb's.Stars - Ageless Beauty - ChromewavesXTC - Senses Working Overtime - PopdoseTame Impala - I Don't Reall...
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Prominent producer Martin Rushent dies aged 63

Tributes pour in for award-winning producer who worked with the Stranglers, the Human League and T.RexOne of the leading figures of early electronic music, producer Marti...
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Will Lady Gaga take the Easter No 1?

The release of Lady Gaga's single Judas at Easter hasn't caused much of a stir. Has religious controversy in pop music run out of steam?Speculation over the Christmas No ...
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Jamie XX - Grime Mix for Mistajam

Photo: Richard Onslow at picturesidrewonmyphone.tumblr.com Mistajam was rendered speechless last night as Jamie XX got grimey in his 1Xtra mix. It couldn’t ...
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sunday morning updates

Johnny Farfisa said...# UNITED STATES OF EXISTENCE - The Collection (1994)# SICK ROSE - Floating (1990)# UNDERTAKERS - 13 Savage Garage-Punk Rippers (2001)# MORTICIAN...
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the final wednesday batch of updates

Tongue said...THE STOOGES - Fun HouseMISTY IN ROOTS - Live At The Counter Eurovision (re-up)SUGAR MINOTT - Ghetto-ologyfuzzlovehttp://youngmosstongue.blogspot.comV...
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sunday evening updates

jofel said...- Rammstein : Pussy- The Cramps : Can Your Pussy Do The Dog?http://pulsatta.blogspot.comhanalex said...Stealers Wheel [feat. Gerry Rafferty] - Right Or...
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sunday evening updates

jeffen said...It's your Holiday Hangover Mix with:FEAR, LARRY NORMANS, THE BOYS, JOHN PRINE, SLOPPY SECONDS, TOM LEHRER, BLINK 182, THE POGUES, THE MR. T EXPERIENCE, TH...
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thursday afternoon updates

jeffen said...So Fuzzy-ites today MRML is proud to collect up the (almost) entire discography of Canadian indie-pop-punks, THE BONADUCES. Included amongst these is the o...
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The 5 most played XTC songs in the past year.

  • Making Plans For Nigel  141 plays
  • Senses Working Overtime  131 plays
  • Sgt Rock Is Going To Help Me  3 plays
  • Statue Of Liberty  1 plays

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Absolute Radio stations playing songs by XTC over the past year.

  1. Absolute 80s 217 plays
  2. Absolute Radio 41 plays
  3. Absolute Classic Rock 27 plays
  4. Absolute Radio 00s 1 plays
  5. Absolute Radio 90s 1 plays

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