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Overall Rating:3.08 based on 104 ratings
ItemImageXTC 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 ... Read More... at allmusic.com

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jlcaravella1965 (1)
07/08/2008
Andy Partridge Is A Genius & Colin Moulding is one of The Best bass Player is Rock History

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jerfrumfreehold (0)
12/28/2007
one great band

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binks (0)
06/16/2007
XTC should ALREADY be in the Hall of Fame. So fix that next year! And just TRY to get them to play! Maybe Andy will come from England by steamship.

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rockerrreds (7)
08/24/2006
Impressive body of work-they really get it-rock and roll,that is.

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modifydbear (0)
03/13/2006
XTC is a no-brainer. The undisputed heroes of all modern indie pop. Not a "mainstream" pick, no, but doesn't the underground deserve some props?

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BirdEgal202 (7)
01/14/2006
XTC is probably the most deserving band on this entire list. They are one of those few bands who stand out with a sound all it's own, meaningful lyrics and a sense of humor. Although not very well known, XTC has proven to be extremely influential musically with an avid and eternally loyal cult following (I am one of those fans as you see). Concluding, XTC is the best band in the history of music. Accept it.

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jayceerocker (0)
12/17/2005
This is the best band to Come out of northern england since the fab 4

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ElvisC (0)
12/04/2005
Pop is not really represented. This won't be the band, but someone deserves to get in -- probably will be Cheap Trick.

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maddermax (0)
11/24/2005
Never achieved popular acclaim because they were always too creative for their time. Never afraid to try a new twist. Their lack of touring probably cost them millions over the last twenty years.

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kingguiness (11)
07/14/2005
XTC is an incredible band and their lack of success is probably attributed to Andy Partridge's unwillingness to tour due to his stagefright issues. A great diverse catalog of music has been created by these guys. I agree 60's psychadelia buffs should check out Dukes Of Stratosphere as well as some of their other stuff which still includes a touch of that style.

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Skizero (13)
03/23/2005
i love them but XTC is a little to obscure and uneven for the Rock and ROll HOF; that said, any rock fan w/their heart somewhere in 60s rock should pick up a Cd by the Dukes of the Stratosphere which is essentially a collection of XTC working in the 1960s pop vein. very good album that'll leave you hungering for more.

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