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Biography
[Edit]XTC was one of the smartest — and catchiest — British pop bands to emerge from the punk and new wave explosion of the late '70s. From the tense, jerky riffs of their early singles to the lushly arranged, meticulous pop of their later albums, XTC's music has always been driven by the hook-laden songwriting of guitarist Andy Partridge and bassist Colin Moulding. While popular success has eluded them in both Britain and America, the group has developed a devoted cult following in both countries that remains loyal over two decades after their first records.
Partridge, Moulding, and drummer Terry Chambers formed the first version of the band around 1976, calling themselves Star Park. As punk rock took off in 1977, the group changed their name to Helium Kidz and added keyboardist Barry Andrews. After being turned down by CBS Records, the band changed their name to XTC and secured a record contract with Virgin; they released their first EP, 3-D, in October of 1977. White Music, the band's first full-length album, was recorded in a week and released by the end of the year. Critics praised the angular yet melodic pop, and the album reached number 38 in the U.K. charts. However, none of the singles released from the album charted (including "This Is Pop"), nor did "Are You Receiving Me?," the teaser single for their second album, Go 2 (1978).
After returning from a brief U.S. tour, Andrews quit the band; he would eventually form the League of Gentlemen with Robert Fripp, as well as pursue a solo career. Guitarist David Gregory was added to the lineup after Andrews' departure and the group recorded their first charting single, "Life Begins at the Hop." XTC released their third album, the calmer, more pop-oriented Drums and Wires, that summer; the record climbed to number 37 on the charts, thanks to the hit single "Making Plans for Nigel." While Drums and Wires began to climb the U.S. charts, Partridge released his first solo album early in 1980; outside of the band's devoted fans, the record appeared without much fanfare.
XTC continued to smooth out their edges on 1980's Black Sea, bringing in elements of mid-'60s Beatles and Kinks to their guitar-driven pop; thanks to the singles "Generals and Majors" and "Towers of London," it was the group's most successful American album, peaking at number 41 while reaching number 16 on the British charts. Released the following year, English Settlement featured more complex arrangements, as well as more intellectual lyrics, particularly from Andy Partridge. Nevertheless, the album was XTC's biggest success in the U.K., reaching number five on the album charts and launching the Top Ten single, "Senses Working Overtime."
While on tour in March of 1982, Partridge collapsed while on-stage, suffering from exhaustion. Less than a month later, he collapsed again with a stomach ulcer. The band canceled the tour shortly after his second collapse, prompting Chambers to leave the group. In November, Partridge announced that XTC would never play live again, concentrating on recording instead; he also blamed his collapses on intense stage fright. As the band completed their new album, a compilation called Waxworks — Some Singles (1977-1982) was released at the end of the year.
Mummer, the first album the studio-bound XTC recorded, appeared in the summer of 1983; former Glitter Band member Pete Phipps recorded the drum tracks for the record. XTC refused to tour for the record, which caused some tension between the band and Virgin, and was presumably the reason why "Love on a Farmboy's Wages" didn't make it past number 50 on the charts. Recording under the name the Three Wise Men, the group released the holiday single "Thanks for Christmas" at the end of the year.
Released in the fall of 1984, The Big Express essentially followed the same pattern as Mummer, yet it charted higher in the U.K. XTC released a psychedelic parody album, 25 O'Clock, under the name the Dukes of Stratosphear in 1985. After a difficult recording session with producer Todd Rundgren, the pastoral Skylarking appeared in the fall of 1986. Upon its release the album was hailed as a masterwork by critics, even though the band were claiming they were unsatisfied with the production. Skylarking was a bigger hit in the U.S. than it was in the U.K., spending over six months on the charts and peaking at number 70.
XTC recorded another Dukes of Stratosphear album, Psonic Psunspot, in 1987; the two Stratosphear albums were collected on one disc the following year. Oranges and Lemons (1989) reworked the psychedelia of the Stratosphear side-project, leaving out much of the loopy humor and replacing it with a Ray Davies-inspired nostalgia. The album was a minor hit in both Britain and America, reaching number 28 and number 44, respectively; "Mayor of Simpleton" became XTC's only charting U.S. single, reaching number 72 while peaking at number 46 on the British charts. Three years later, the group released Nonsuch, an album that recalled both Pet Sounds and Revolver. Like every XTC record, its critical acclaim was greater than its sales — the album dropped out of the British charts after two weeks. In America, Nonsuch was more successful, reaching number 97 and staying on the charts for 11 weeks. Years of internal difficulties and label battles kept the group from releasing any new material for much of the decade, however, and not until 1999 did the next XTC album, Apple Venus, Pt. 1, finally appear. Wasp Star (Apple Venus, Pt. 2) followed in mid-2000.
XTC's lack of commercial success isn't because their music isn't accessible — their bright, occasionally melancholy, melodies flow with more grace than most bands — it has more to do with the group constantly being out of step with the times. However, the band has left behind a remarkably rich and varied series of albums that make a convincing argument that XTC is the great lost pop band.
Title: Coat Of Many Cupboards CD3
Artist: Xtc
Genre: Rock, Alternative Rock, New Wave, Pop, Pop Rock
Title: Coat Of Many Cupboards CD2
Artist: Xtc
Genre: Rock, Alternative Rock, New Wave, Pop, Pop Rock
Title: Fossil Fuel: The XTC Singles Collection 1977 - 1992
Artist: Xtc
Genre: Rock, New Wave, Pop, Alternative
Title: The Dukes of Stratosphear: Chips from the Chocolate Fireball
Artist: Xtc
Genre: Rock, Pop, Alternative, Psychedelic
Title: Drums And Wireless - BBC Radio Sessions 1977-1989
Artist: Xtc
Genre: New Wave, Pop Rock, Alternative, Indie
Title: Coat Of Many Cupboards CD4
Artist: Xtc
Genre: Rock, Alternative Rock, New Wave, Pop, Pop Rock
Collections
Title: This Is... 1980
Genre: Pop
Title: This Is... 1981
Genre: Pop
Title: Future Electro House Classics Vol. 6
Genre: Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Ibiza Techno Clash 2014
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Rave the Bass, Vol. 1
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Unsung Heroes Vol. 2
Genre: Drum & Bass, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Rapz-Records Next Generation
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Rap
Title: Hot Fuzz (Music from the Motion Picture)
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Hard Leaders 7 Presents Jungle Dub, Vol. 3
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Fast 'N' Bulbous: A Tribute To Captain Beefheart
Genre: Rock, Pop, Alternative
Title: Combination EP, Pt. 1
Genre: Breakbeat , Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: 101 Driving Songs CD 5
Title: Rock 80'S Vol 1
Title: Rock 80'S Vol 2
Title: Rock 80'S Vol 4
Title: Flash Back To 78
Genre: Pop Rock
Title: Best Of Driving Rock CD 3
Genre: Rock
Title: 100 Essential Tracks 80'S CD 5
Genre: Pop Rock
Title: Best Of The 70'S CD 3
Genre: Pop
Title: 101 Running Songs Lap 2 (Disc 5)
Genre: Pop
Title: Millennium 1980 - 1984 CD1
Genre: Electronica, Hip Hop/R&B, Rock, Alternative Rock, Dancefloor, Pop, Pop Rock
Title: Freaks And Geeks
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Massive Hits! - Driving Rock (CD2)
Genre: Pop Rock
Title: Greatest Hits Of The 80'S (CD8)
Genre: House, New Wave, Disco, Italo Disco, Pop Rock, Synth Pop
Title: Liquid Colors 2: Winter Edition
Genre: Drum & Bass
Title: Greatest Hits Of The Millenium! 1980 - 1984 (CD6)
Genre: Rock, Dancefloor, Pop
Title: 101 Ultimate 80s
Genre: Retro
Title: Sounds Of The The 70s - 1979 (CD3)
Genre: Pop
Title: Greatest Driving Rock (CD4)
Genre: Rock
Title: De Top '70 Collectie (CD4)
Genre: Rock
Title: Pure... Alternative 80s (CD2)
Genre: Pop
Title: The Best Punk Anthems... Ever! (CD2)
Genre: Punk
Title: LateNightTales Mixed By Roeyksopp
Genre: Chill Out, Electronica, Nu Disco
Title: Esthetics Lounge Vol. 42
Title: Layer Cake (Original Soundtrack)
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Hot Fuzz (Original Soundtrack)
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Virgin Records - 40 Years Of Disruptions
Genre: Electronica, Rock, Disco, Pop
Title: Classic Rock Roll Of Honour (CD3)
Genre: Rock
Title: The Best Punk Album In The World... Ever! (CD1)
Genre: Alternative
Title: One Shot 1982 (CD2)
Genre: Pop
Title: The Best Pub Jukebox... Ever! (CD3)
Genre: Rock
Title: The Best Pub Jukebox... Ever! (CD2)
Genre: Rock
Title: Rock Top 600 Vol. 3 (CD1)
Genre: Rock
Title: Rock Top 600 Vol. 3 (CD2)
Genre: Rock
Title: Rock Top 600 Vol. 2 (CD1)
Genre: Rock
Title: Rock Top 600 Vol. 4 (CD2)
Genre: Rock
Title: Let's Get Loud (CD2)
Genre: Pop
Title: Rock Top 600 Vol 6 (CD2)
Genre: Rock
Title: 80s Pop Hits (Sony) (CD2)
Title: Now That’s What I Call Music! 1982
Genre: Pop
Title: Disco Space Shake Beginning (CD2)
Genre: House, Club/Dance, Progressive
Title: 80's In The Mix Vol. 5 (CD3)
Genre: Dancefloor, Pop, Dance Pop
Title: 100 Hits: Punk & New Wave, (CD3)
Genre: Avant Garde Jazz, Rock, Avant Garde Metal, Pop
Title: Greatest Ever Pop Punk (CD3)
Title: I Love New Wave (CD2)
Genre: Electropop, New Wave, Pop Rock
Title: Rock (93 Original Hits) (EMI 2009) (CD4)
Genre: Rock
Featuring albums
Title: Late Night Tales: Röyksopp / Late Night Tales: Royksopp
Artist: Röyksopp / Royksopp
Genre: Electronica, Rock, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Late Night Tales: Röyksopp / Late Night Tales: Royksopp
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor
Title: Straight Up Deep House! Vol. 4
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Hungry Koala Presents : Poolside Recovery Volume 1
Artist: Various Artists
Genre: Electronica, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: AnotherLateNight & LateNightTales Complete Collection Vol. 34
Artist: Röyksopp / Royksopp
Genre: Electronica, Funk, Experimental
Title: LateNightTales
Artist: Röyksopp / Royksopp
Genre: Downtempo, Trip Hop, Electronica, Soul, Indie Rock, Disco, Funk, Experimental
Title: Kurupt FM Present the Lost Tape
Artist: KURUPT FM
Genre: Electronica, House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop, Humor
Title: Non ma fille, tu n'iras pas danser (Bande originale du film)
Artist: Alex Beaupain
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: The Studio Wizardry Of Todd Rundgren
Artist: Todd Rundgren
Genre: Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Punk Rock