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Articles tagged "xtc" NewsRocking the boat on rock band reunionsby Mark Caro [Chicago Tribune (MCT)][8.Jun.07] :. After the Smashing Pumpkins broke up at the end of 2001, leader Billy Corgan and drummer Jimmy Chamberlin joined up with three other musicians to form Zwan, which lasted all of one album. Now the...  Music ReviewAndy Partridge: Monstranceby Bill Gibron[19.Apr.07] :. Now, as middle age meanders across Partridge's considered cult career, it's obvious he's looking for another, more solemn outlet for his talent. Media CenterAndy Partridge Retrospectiveby PopMatters Staff[27.Oct.06] :. “Having worked for years in a hinterland between obscurity and popularity, Andy Partridge has finally hit the fulcrum as he’s gained his artistic freedom, and recognition of his band...  Music FeatureThe Man Who Sailed Around His Soulby Patrick Schabe[27.Oct.06] :. Having worked for years in a hinterland between obscurity and popularity, Andy Partridge has finally hit the fulcrum as he's gained his artistic freedom, and recognition of his band XTC's influence on pop history has suddenly blossomed.  Music ReviewXTC: Skylarkingby Patrick Schabe[21.Feb.03] :. So, as an album, Skylarking is beautiful and whole and just shy of perfection enough that it doesn’t come off as too clean.  Music ReviewAndy Partridge: Fuzzy Warbles, Vol. 1 / Fuzzy Warbles, Vol. 2by Gary Glauber[12.Feb.03] :. For fans of Andy Partridge and his music, these first two Fuzzy Warbles are a wonderful way to pass the time until the next official XTC release. XTC: A Coat of Many Cupboardsby Patrick Schabe[6.May.02] :. Cult status or no, XTC’s raw deal at the hands of Virgin Records is slightly rectified herein, and helps repair a rift of under-representation that spanned decades and resulted in a bruising industry battle. PopMatters Pick Music ReviewXTC: Wasp Star (Apple Venus Volume 2)by Patrick Schabe[23.May.00] :. Wasp Star is the kind of album that can reinvigorate the listener in the belief that pop music is wonderful and hasn’t degenerated into carbon copy boy bands. XTC, Apple Venus Volume 1 / Transistor Blastby Sarah ZupkoAndy Partridge and Colin Moulding used their time off well, lavishing extra care and attention on this set of tunes that rank among the best music they have ever produced. |
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