XTC

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Formed 1976.

Xtc Fin Costello/Redferns

Biography

XTC were a New Wave band from Swindon, England, active between 1977 and 2005. The band enjoyed some chart success, including the UK and Canadian hits "Making Plans for Nigel" (1979) and "Senses Working Overtime" (1982), but are perhaps better known for their long-standing critical (rather than commercial) success.

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  1. XTC helps raise funds for singer

    Tue 14 Dec 2010 13:46

    Swindon's XTC front man Andy Partridge has joined The Magic Numbers among others to...

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  1. #Field6Music - pick the 6 Music playlist with the Brewis brothers

    Wed 11 Jul 2012 12:00 Once again on Now Playing we are putting control of the show into the hands of some... Producer Will

  2. #Maximo6Music - build the show with Paul Smith from Maximo Park

    Wed 16 May 2012 16:23 This Sunday from 6pm on Now Playing we’re inviting you to pick the music through the... Producer Will

  3. Twenty-Five Days of Christmas Crackers

    Tue 1 Dec 2009 14:31 While we'd love to give BBC Music Blog readers a delicious chocolate treat every day... Mike Diver

BBC Reviews

  1. Coat Of Many Cupboards

    Review of Coat Of Many Cupboards

    Reviewed by Chris Jones

    ...the trio moved to an alternative universe where Yellow Submarine was everyone's...

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