X Is For XTC

*Originally released August 13th 2017*

Steve and Doug ring in August to examine classic rock, post-punk band XTC. The guys reflect on the punk movement, studio bands vs touring, and a mysterious group known as The Dukes of Stratosphear. Who are they? And will they tour??

Six Degrees From King Crimson:
XTC -> Todd Rundgren -> Hall & Oates -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson
XTC -> Steve Lillywhite -> Peter Gabriel -> Robert Fripp / Tony Levin -> King Crimson
XTC -> Barry Andrews -> League Of Gentlemen -> Robert Fripp -> King Crimson
XTC -> Pat Mastelotto -> King Crimson

Music featured this week:
Making Plans For Nigel - Drums and Wires 
Dear God - Skylarking [after 1987]
Senses Working Overtime - English Settlement

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8:00 - As of March 2020, Steve still hasn't gotten around to messaging Jyoti back

8:47 - Here, go listen to W Is For White Town

​17:31 - Wait...another X Is For XTC??

22:44 - "And in my fantasy I skate beneath your skirt" - well okay then

52:51 - We covered this unusual and ultimately successful gamble in our episode A Is For The Alan Parsons Project

1:04:56 - A great performance, but some VHS quality coming at you: "King For A Day" on Late Night With David Letterman on June 30th 1989

Doug's Recommendations:
Millions - Drums and Wires
Generals and Majors - Black Sea
Runaways - English Settlement

Steve's Recommendations:
Cross Wires - White Music
Ladybird - Mummer
King For A Day - Oranges & Lemons


APE House

XTC's AllMusic Entry​