I can only think that, like the likes of Shakespeare & Van Gogh, they will only be fully appreciated after their death by future generations, when the Beatles have been long forgotten.
I'm with you dougcash1- I sort of view these guys as the Beatles liberated from all the commercialism that surrounded the Beatles. Art for the sake of art. And the end result- truly inspired and inspiring music. Their music is like water for a thirsty soul.
@dougcash1 i think the fact they are not means that they are. If you get my drift. Commercial success informs most people's idea of what is good in art. Thankfully sites like Youtube have given people like us a forum to show our appreciation of proper music. The backlash against Cowell and his seedy coterie of corrupting perverts and sychophants starts here!
@dougcash1 XTC is not in the conversation as one of the best bands ever because they are musicians' musicians.... only those who truly "get it" about music can even hear how wonderful these guys are.... they pave the way for the bands who make commercial success... but these guys are beyond that... XTC is pure MAGIC... to quote van morrison "music ... is spiritual... the music business... is not" they are my favorite band ever... cant say enough good about them...
fix the fucking audio ffs, the intro is the best part,
MjXllcommando 1 week ago
Fuck Virgin records for what they did to XTC and how they were treated.
RoofLight00 2 weeks ago
shame about the small audio problems
weakenedvampire 2 weeks ago
I can only think that, like the likes of Shakespeare & Van Gogh, they will only be fully appreciated after their death by future generations, when the Beatles have been long forgotten.
JavelBleach 2 months ago
@JavelBleach I agree. this shit is just too good not to be appreciated.
cominroitover80 1 month ago
I'm with you dougcash1- I sort of view these guys as the Beatles liberated from all the commercialism that surrounded the Beatles. Art for the sake of art. And the end result- truly inspired and inspiring music. Their music is like water for a thirsty soul.
Sandrew123 3 months ago 2
this song is one of the reasons i love xtc. it is a shame what the record company did to this band.
wardjeffe 5 months ago
Why this band is'nt in the conversation as one of the greatest of all time is a crime.
dougcash1 10 months ago 5
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CONSIDERABLYMORE1 8 months ago
@dougcash1 i think the fact they are not means that they are. If you get my drift. Commercial success informs most people's idea of what is good in art. Thankfully sites like Youtube have given people like us a forum to show our appreciation of proper music. The backlash against Cowell and his seedy coterie of corrupting perverts and sychophants starts here!
CONSIDERABLYMORE1 8 months ago 4
@dougcash1 XTC is not in the conversation as one of the best bands ever because they are musicians' musicians.... only those who truly "get it" about music can even hear how wonderful these guys are.... they pave the way for the bands who make commercial success... but these guys are beyond that... XTC is pure MAGIC... to quote van morrison "music ... is spiritual... the music business... is not" they are my favorite band ever... cant say enough good about them...
stumptacular 4 months ago
Great!
JesseReith1 10 months ago
Wake Up....great song....XTC meets the band Yes....
nevets4ever 1 year ago