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Record Collector Presents<\/em>\u2026 XTC is the story of the much-loved post-punk band who evolved, like Swindon\u2019s answer to The Beatles, over nearly three glorious decades. We have exclusive interviews with band members Andy Partridge, Colin Moulding, Dave Gregory and EXTC\u2019s Terry Chambers, plus close encounters with producers and engineers like Steve Lillywhite, John Leckie, Hugh Padgham, Nick Davis and arranger Mike Batt. What\u2019s more, a diverse crop of famous fans drop in to pay homage including Stewart Lee, Thomas Dolby, They Might Be Giants, Debbi Peterson from the Bangles, Martin Carr – formerly of the Boo Radleys, Michael League of Snarky Puppy, John Robb, Kavus Torabi of the Utopia Strong and Steve Hogarth of Marillion. Add to all that, features that dig into the group\u2019s origins, the tumultuous live demise, The Dukes of Stratosphear, the orchpop years and more. And don\u2019t forget artwork, discography, extensive album reviews, XTC memorabilia collectors and a joyous psychogeographic saunter around Swindon, plus plenty more besides\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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