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"bit of nostalgia for the old folks."

'senses working overtime' - xtc (from 'english settlement')

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"bit of nostalgia for the old folks."

Beach Boys -God Only Knows

David Bowie- Sweet Thing

Paul & Linda Mccartney - Backseat of my car

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There WILL come a time when everybody in the world they will be free to sing and dance and love : )

Making plans for Nigel.....

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"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it."

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King 4 a Day - Oranges & Lemons

It's nice to see so many XTC afficionados here. What an incredibly under-rated band.

How about 'Chalkhills and Children'?

incredibly under-rated, yes!
'chalkhills and children' is a great song.
it's difficult to think of any xtc-song I get bored listening to...

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"bit of nostalgia for the old folks."

Yes XTC is in my top 5, they have always seemed to have Beatles/Beach Boys thing going on and have been definitely under rated throughout their career, including Apple Venus and Wasp Star. Also Andy's underlying guitar work is genius in its appropriateness and simplicity.

Children of Bodem

in my opinion, the beach boys influence came in at a later stage (around 'oranges and lemons' and the 'dukes of stratosphear'-albums). the influence from the beatles was always there, of course.
I can hear a lot of ray davies (the kinks) in xtc. even some syd barrett-era pink floyd. and, some zappa, too, here and there.
and, sure, andy partridge was the sole guitar player on 'apple venus' and 'wasp star.' but, don't forget dave gregory, xtc's very accomplished guitar/keyboard player (and arranger of strings and such), who was with them from the 'drums and wires'-album all the way up to 'nonsuch.'

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"bit of nostalgia for the old folks."

Don't forget Ten Feet Tall and Dear God.

oh, absolutely not.

and, what about 'roads girdle the globe' and 'no language in our lungs'.
and, 'books are burning'.

and, some more by colin moulding; 'grass'... and 'the smartest monkeys'.

this could go on for a long time...

but, maybe it shouldn't...

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"bit of nostalgia for the old folks."

"Don't Take Me for Granted" and "The Story of My Life" - Social Distortion/Mike Ness

Les McCain & Eddie Harris/Swiss Movement/Compared to What?-Cold Duck Time....

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I'm getting larger as I walk away.

The Stranglers-Toiler on the Sea

To pitch my two cents in about XTC, I always liked Peter Pumpkinhead quite a lot.

I always really dug "Brand New Cadillac" on the Clash's London Calling. Just a simple little rockabilly cover but it really kicks.

And while I'm on a punkabilly kick I'll also mention the Reverend Horton Heat's "Big Red Rocket of Love".

You are absolutely correct on all these points Lumpy another thing worth mentioning about XTC is they have several albums that follow the "Concept Album" format, Nonsuch being one but others would include Skylarking, Dukes, Oranges & Lemons, and English Settlement.

Kashmir

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What's the ugliest part of your body ?

Louie,Louie.
Gloria.

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I'm getting larger as I walk away.

Over My Head-King's X

While my guitar gently rips yours to shreds.

Do either of you happen to know if "Fuzzy Warbles" is worth the (considerable) investment?

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The more I learn, the less I know.

well, I wouldn't know. never bothered to find out. I have a feeling it's for completists only. but, then again, I might be wrong.

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"bit of nostalgia for the old folks."