XTC-Jason and the argonauts

[lolapaloozadog]

My idea of heaven to be at this show listening to this over and over...

[GWBsux]

My favorite XTC album, ever!!

[RamblerCrane]

"Let me put my bag down and I'll tell you where all my problems start..."

[SleepyTymeT]

We have to face facts, internetfolk... this album is where Spinal Tap's "Stonehenge" got its start.

[scooterboi17]

@SleepyTymeT Please don't tell anyone else that you know anything about music, they may giggle at you but I'm laughing at um... with you.

[KafeSociety]

@SleepyTymeT Nonsense.

[101Volts]

The bass parts in this song are ridiculously hard. They might be easy to fret but you try playing them over and over, If you're not used to it your fretting hand will feel exhausted before the song is over.

[shokikoji]

この曲いい曲。

GOOD　SONG

[therealsoulproduct]

One of my favorite tunes from the classic "English Settlement" album.

[avespesunica]

Argonauts,Human Alchemy ,Extasy(XTC)...chi si nasconde dietro questo nome...?moderni alchimisti della musica...e forse non solo...

[prinznevsky]

aww man, only 2:52? damn

[guitarman7asat]

When XTC is at their best, they shine! This is that example.

[SpreadingLoveAround]

timeless time signature

[osunvid]

yup - 4/4 rules! ;)

[marco94ever]

grandi xtc siete il mio gruppo preferito!!!

[afattoruso]

The more! They don't make 'em like this anymore. Thanks for posting.

[Dean042]

I just finished listening to this song on a CD and the production is so rich, you couldn't imagine how a live version could compare. But guess what, they carry it so well you don't miss that aspect. They look shockingly young, don't they...

[padigi65]

the best album ever, they are so unique....genial!

[whatabigthing]

the audience is like, 'what the fuck?'

[bradbla]

they go to town dont they

[Sircornflakes]

English Settlement rules 26 years after its release!

[chucktriplett]

I still prefer Skylarking. One of my top 5 of the 80s. The Apple Venus albums are quite nice too.

[KazumaProductions]

@Sircornflakes 28 years too!

[PeterMayer]

I can't believe there's a clip of this song live!

[JustADoof]

great, what the soul around man sail?

[bradbla]

sounds like magic couldnt be from this dimension

[bradbla]

XTC is like WOW by far my very most favoritest band ever every song sounds so unique but definitely XTC

[tapstring]

WOW can't believe they could do this live, and sound so CD-like. Andy Partridge's ability to sing while playing those guitar lines is a testament to his immense talent. Dave Gregory's 12 string Rick added so much to this album. Here's to you Andy. Thanks for not going 'pop' on us, and sticking to substance over style.

[0okamino]

Indeed, I also noticed Colin throwing in a few bass licks here and there that aren't present in the studio version (and may have even been better if they were in it). Such a great, energetic performance. Shame about the recorded sound quality, but with XTC I guess we have to take what we can get.

[asdffd]

This is my favorite XTC album by far. The later stuff might be more polished but every song on this album was so strong.

[lennymullett]

the arrogance of running the credits against them! and winding it down at the end.

grrr!!!

[mrgrt1]

Fabulous lyrics and great imagery in this song. "Seems the more I travel, from the foam to the gravel, as the nets unravel, all exotic fish I find..." So good to see this performed live.

[SakurakoRazor]

thankyou for posting this, i so love this song :)

[lavitroladeldiablo]

HELL!!!!!

now i understand that Andy decide touring no more. See that static and bored audience. European audiences sucks!!!!!!they can face a great show like this as if they were making a line in a bank

[saguaroboy]

is this song slightly naughty?

[nik418]

God I miss 'em!!

[merkiron]

. E.I.: later Sting hired Hugh Padam to produce his "TEn's Summners Tale" which suspiciously was a medeival throwback like E.S. which Padam produced. Its the first CD where Sting looked like a troubador. Guess what .XTC had done it ten years earlier!

[merkiron]

This is a terribly difficult song to pull off! And they nail it. Andy has too much respect for his masterpiece to goof it all up. It is in G Mixolydian for the musicians. Newbies should get ENGLISH SETLEMENT. An audio enginneerng proffessor at MTSU held it up, said "THIS is a great CD!" It was SO ahead of the times

[GWBsux]

merkiron, you are right -- this is an amazing album! Not only for the songs, but for the production as well. Definitely in my top 10!

[strongbutmighty]

Andy is so sexy!

[bigarv65]

Thanks for posting this! The group, as usual, is tight and thankfully Andy didn't mug and goof around with the lyrics too much in this performance. Super super super!