It was in 1979 when I bought the double album Who Is Afraid Of The 80's a compilation of new music filled with a lot of new artists to me. One of the most that impressed me was XTC with Making Plans For Nigel. Colin Moulding and Andy Partridge formed a band in Swindon during the punk evolution but soon turned into songwriting and overtop arrangements. I really loved this cover reduced their name into a symbol of a face. It is almost 40 years ago since I purchased their third album but it is still worth to listen to their excellent songs that were a few years ahead of the time.
XTC - Life Begins At The Hop
XTC - Making Plans For Nigel
XTC - Scissor Man
Great stuff. Drums and Wires might well be my favourite XTC LP, it's certainly my most played.
AntwortenLöschenFantastic album. Can't make my mind up if Drums & Wires or Black Sea is my favourite XTC record. Drums & Wires certainly has the best cover.
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