XTC - Battery Brides (Live)

From "Transistor Blast: The Best of the BBC Sessions"
Recorded Live in Concert, Hammersmith Palais, 22 December 1980
I do not claim to own any copyright to this song.

[@jamiestuart4017]

Hard to believe this was recorded live ..it's superb

[@grahamelliott7276]

One of the best bands of the era, along with the Stranglers and the Blockheads.

[@propagandalfx1976]

This is their finest live moment 💕

[@krollpeter]

Played so well I can't get it this band should have been there on top of the universe

[@xtstevie]

The famous Bjorn Borg Bassline, Stunning version xx

[@brickfacemortar4432]

When I saw them they just 5 or 6 beams of horizontal lines of white light. The song had such a feel. I miss them.

[@erichgroat838]

Amazing. Check out the Paradise Boston 1980 version, to be found on youtube; sound quality not quite as good but it's faster, more exciting and intense (and in tune!).

[@sdstim]

Those poor Shopgirls. The Jam had it in for them to. And The Buzzcocks. Wtf.

[@amadhaun22]

Tarts, wanted more than a 3-chord romance...but could not tell the difference!

[@mikeroby1313]

Terrific. Thanks, Felix

[@claire1197]

THANKS!!!!

[@amadhaun22]

I read the lyrics as referring to a woman playing with a vibrator, non?

[@fuckamericanidiot]

That's embarrassing.....battery hens, battery brides, on a production line. The lyrics are self-explanatory

[@gailal]

Sounds like Barry Andrews on keys

[@allmodcons6514]

That is the genius of Dave Gregory on guitar. Sounds better than the original.

[@notavailable9794]

Barry was gone by the time of this recording.

[@fuckamericanidiot]

What keys?

[@simonlevett4776]

@@allmodcons6514 Don't agree, but you're entitled to your opinion.

[@mehitabelgill6711]

The song just doesn't work without Barry Andrews

[@simonlevett4776]

Yes, i have to agree.

[@matthewleone7941]

I'd have to disagree, but oh well.

[@FFM0594]

The first 2:12 are unnecessary!

[@allmodcons6514]

It 's a matter of taste ,but I believe it takes the song to a wonderful new level which is what can be done when playing live with a different and much better musician in the mix.

[@brickfacemortar4432]

Yes this was the highlight of every show for me.

[@fuckamericanidiot]

Are you serious? The build up makes it so much better

[@pfflam]

Hell no, coulda gone on for 20 minutes and I would love it even more!!