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We go back to 1986 to look at this classic (and possibly best) album by XTC. Recording under duress with Todd Rundgren producing, the band records an album full of clever pop hooks, string and horn arrangements, and great lyrics. The group discussed and realized that the '80s weren't all Madonna and a Flock of Seagulls.

The Writer: Lindsay Harris-Friel
The Classical Musician: Ruth Dubb
The Rock Guitarist: Vincent Friel
The Pun Addict: Ian Williams

And special guest star Symone the Wonderpup.

Concept created by Vincent Friel and Brendan Carr. 

Sound design, title music, and engineering by Vincent Friel.

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Pat welcomes Kevin Compton to the Co-Host chair to discuss the musical career of the band XTC. All of the songs Pat plays were picked by super fan Michael Bagford who also provides written commentary!

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In this episode Percy wants to die, no, really, he wants to die! He is sick, probably delirious with pneumonia, on a troop ship from Gallipoli and gets put off at Malta into a hospital for infectious cases. Find out what he gets up to, who he meets and how he gets on. You'll love Sister Suzie!

Andy Partridge of XTC and The Dukes of Stratosphear joins Simon and Brian for a conversation about the writing of some of his greatest songs, including 'Senses Working Overtime', 'Love on a Farmboy's Wages', 'Ballet for a Rainy Day', 'Scarecrow People' and 'Brainiac's Daughter' among many others. With his guitar at hand, Andy talks Sodajerker through his writing process in a way only he can!