XTC

Hey, I've gotten responses for Wall of Voodoo and Daft Punk, so let's give XTC a shot! It was Primus who introduced me to these guys through their excellent cover of "Making Plans for Nigel". Their biggest (and probably only) hit in the US was "Dear God", which pissed off a lot of religious folks. I know it was banned from at least one radio station. The only album I own of theirs is a compilation called "Fossil Fuel". It's a great listen, and shows what a diverse band they are. The songs could be classified as anything from Punk Rock to New Wave. All in all, they're just a very intelligent and unique band, and I'm sure they have a few other fans on here.

Here's "Dear God"

And here's "Making Plans for Nigel"

I like 'em!

"Science Friction", "Generals and Majors", "Senses Working OVertime", etc.

One of those weird bands I have to be in the mood for but when I'm looking for some quirky new wave, they fill the bill just fine.

Sort of in the same vein as Shriekback and Gang Of Four for me.

I really like 'em. Andy Partridge wrote some really catchy pop.
I've always liked Skylarking, Oranges And Lemons, and Nonsuch.

'I've got one, two, three, four, five senses working overtime....tryin' to taste the difference between the lemon and lime, pain and pleasure and the church bells softly chime."

X-T-C wrote some great quirky pop songs with a slight alternative edge to them. I love the song 'This Is Pop" and 'Major of Simpleton' and 'The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead' just to name a few.

I'll wager that Schbopo digs Oingo Boingo too.

Love XTC particularly their double record English Settlement (aka the Village Green Preservation Society of the 80's).........as quintessentially English as any Kinks Klassic.

Also a fave of mine is their psychedelic alter ego Dukes Of Stratosphear, where they donned the paisley and made a record and a half of Barrett/Wilson/Lennon/Davies inspired pop...........