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Teenage Kicks ... High on XTC

Posted at 3:04 PM on November 18, 2009 by Jacquie Fuller (1 Comments)
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In 1986, I was a surly, Siouxsie-Sioux-haired teenager, fresh out of a six-month stint in a half-way house. I was misunderstood, man! But then I heard a song on the radio (I was lucky to have a station back then that played this stuff) and it spoke to my tortured soul. (It also seriously freaked my mom out, which earned it vital bonus points.)

I still think "Dear God" is a great song. But as I came to know XTC better, I came to appreciate the parts of them that appealed to my sunnier side (yes, I had one.) XTC is a pop band, and I am a shameless and unabashed lover of pop. This band gave us sweet, jangly gems like "Generals and Majors," "Senses Working Overtime," "Making Plans for Nigel," and "Earn Enough for Us."

This is the point where I'd go into a little history of the band, but why not let them tell you? With puppets.

Tune in to Teenage Kicks, this Saturday from 8-10am, for more of our featured artist--XTC--plus other vintage goodies from OMD, Wire, The Jam, Iggy Pop, and more. And while you're here--why not share your thoughts about XTC (ahem ... Seel?)

Comments (1)

I agree that XTC is a pop band, but aside from a few songs, not your mainstream pop band. For me, i attribute XTC as the band that lead me to alternative music, rather than the classic rock rut I was stuck in. I own the entire XTC catalog and am proud of it!

Posted by Dave MacKenzie | November 18, 2009 9:14 PM

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