Episode: 208 - XTC

VHF-208 (XTC) is packed with some of the English band’s hits and deep studio cuts, and B-sides from the dozen albums they released. We also feature a few of their side projects like Mr. Partridge (dub remixes) and The Dukes Of Stratosphear (Psychedelic rock) .

This VHF episode  demonstrates how the group consistently evolved with their music. In 1978 they played high energy nerd rock in a similar style as early Talking Heads or Devo.  By the final XTC release in 2000 they had morphed  gradually into a very different sound, experimenting with orchestral arrangements and English  pastoral elements.  Was it Pop? Was it Punk? You decide.

MTV propelled the group into televisions everywhere in the early eighties.  A B-side track from the single “Grass” got played on college radio. Originally left off the Todd Rundgren produced LP Skylarking, “Dear God” received so many requests for airplay that the album was repressed for American audiences with “Dear God” included.  

Very High Frequencies cordial invites you to an evening of musical entertainment by the English rock band XTC. Put on the kettle and have a tea (or pint) with Colin, Andy and Dave. Cheers!