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Her name is Rio and she dances on the sand.... and now I'm hungry like the wolf.... Do do do do do do....
Despite the similarities - it's still chill - good for ambient at work I suppose.
LLMikeJ wrote:
this track sounds a bit like the beta band (or i should say that the beta band sounds a bit like this track)
simple/spacey/goofy/quirky.
That's just what I've been thinking. This music is just a little more whiny-sounding, Depeche Mode-y and Tears for Fears-ish than Beta Band -
larz wrote:..was kidding.. ;)
Yeah, I'll be more careful in the future.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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I have to get my hands on this CD. I had it on vinyl way back when. Don't know where that record ended up.
Wow, the production is kind of over-thunk, but I think these guys are excellent. There's no crime in liking quirky song-writing, right?
NiceGuy2005 wrote:
Haven't heard these guys in years. Now I remember why. :headshake:
I never wanted to hear them. Sounds like art students on heavy tranquilizers. ![puke](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/eusa_sick.gif)
Argh! These guys are such great songwriters!! and this is one of my favorite examples of the craft.
Thanks Bill!
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nice guy 2005 is RIGHT. my goodness....
Haven't heard these guys in years. Now I remember why. :headshake:
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My favorite XTC period is this album combined with Oranges and Lemons. Mmmmm, oranges...
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veegez wrote:
Well, then, your statement should have been " the Beta Band is kinda XTC-ish..", then, hey.
Yeah, I'll be more careful in the future. ![roll eyes](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/icon_rolleyes.gif)
larz wrote:
I know.
Well, then, your statement should have been " the Beta Band is kinda XTC-ish..", then, hey.
This CD is a masterpiece from start to finish!
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XTC's music has always been spotty for me, running the gamut from self-important to ineffectual, but this cut is excellent!! Absolutely dreamy.
Marr wrote:
Except that the Beta Band formed in 1997 while XTC has been around since at least the early 80's.
I know.
larz wrote:
Beta Bandish...
Except that the Beta Band formed in 1997 while XTC has been around since at least the early 80's.
Forgot how much I loved this album. May have to replace the vinyl with a new CD...
It's good to hear this terrific song from Skylarking. Dear God is a good song, but hardly the best -- or only good song -- from the album.
Beta Bandish...
NEAT!
Unheard XTC! A 7.
MORE CHRISTMAS TUNES PLEASE! THEY'RE OUT THERE.
Wow Bill - Tull and now XTC - you've made my morning nearly complete - thanks!
XTC must be the most underrated band in history!
this track sounds a bit like the beta band (or i should say that the beta band sounds a bit like this track)
simple/spacey/goofy/quirky.
good stuff!
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One of my favourite tracks from Skylarking! Thank you! I'd love to hear other tracks from this album -- Ballet for a Rainy Day, 1000 Umbrellas, Man Who Sailed Around His Soul... you can't go wrong.
Actually, now that I think about it, it would be fantastic to hear the whole album played someday. As a song cycle of a life, birth to death, it's great to hear the whole thing unfold.
Yay!!
What a great song. The whole album is absolutely brilliant. You just made my night...
What a wunnerful song ![clap](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/eusa_clap.gif)
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Wow, I was really happy to hear this song.
Well, here ya go! ;)
veegez wrote:
A strong cut off of my favorite XTC album. Hope it gets played sometime. ![clap](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/eusa_clap.gif)
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A strong cut off of my favorite XTC album. Hope it gets played sometime. ![clap](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/eusa_clap.gif)
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