Absolutely brilliant two CD compilation featuring all 31 of XTC's UK A-sides! Spanning the years 1977-1992, this compilation is, by far, the best collection for the uninitiated yet features enough single versions and edits to attract the long-time collector/fan. From the bristling Punk/New Wave energy of their earliest sides ("Science Friction", "Statue of Liberty, "This Is Pop",), to mid-period streamlined yet quirky powerhouses ("Generals And Majors", "Towers of London", "Senses Working Overtime") to stunning, mature confidence ("Grass", "All You Pretty Girls", "The Disappointed",), it's all here in glorious stereo!. XTC's major strength was their originality. Although Andy Partridge and Colin Moulding were two distinct and different songwriters, the band's musical approach to each song helped to create a unique and sometimes indefinable sound. Experience them again... or for the first time with Fossil Fuel. EMI.
1) Science Friction
2) Statue of Liberty
3) This Is Pop
4) Are You Recieving Me?
5) Life Begins at the Hop
6) Making Plans for Nigel
7) Ten Feet Tall
8) Wait Till Your Boat Goes Down
9) Generals and Majors
10) Towers of London
11) SGT Rock (Is Going to Help Me)
12) Love at First Sight
13) Respectable Street
14) Senses Working Overtime
15) Ball and Chain
16) No Thugs in Our House
17) Great Fire
18) Wonderland
19) Love on a Farmboy's Wages
20) All You Pretty Girls
21) This World Over
22) Wake Up
23) Grass
24) The Meeting Place
25) Wrapped in Grey
26) Dear God
27) The Mayor of Simpleton
28) King for a Day
29) The Loving
30) The Disappointed
31) The Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead