XTC - No Thugs In Our House

XTC - No Thugs In Our House

[@bpkelleyliveproductions]

Wow, what sheer power and confidence exuded by one Mr. Andrew Partridge. So strange he would eventually succumb to stagefreight to paralyze him so much into ever performing live again, with the exception of the 1989 Letterman appearance. Still, we're all human and don't always have things go as planned, but I commend Andy and Colin and Gregory to continue making some of the most unique, and in many ways, underappreciated music from any rock/pop band ever. So many friends missed out on seeing XTC, except for ones that were born before say 1965 or so. They didn't become as widely known here in the States until probably the first Dukes album and Skylarking. One other note. Terry Chambers does not get a lot of recognition for his most amazing contributions behind the kit! Wow! I think after Terry left, a little bit of the luster may have dimmed, but the boys just dealt with session drummers from there on out. Of course Prairie Prince and Pat Mastelotto the two most noted. As well as the catchy and clever songwriting, I was lured to XTC because of the rhythm section of Colin and Terry. Man, they were tight, as were both Andy and Gregory! Just the way that the former pairing locks into a tight, pounding, and swinging groove, while the latter pairing jingle and jangle their textural riffs and chords to fill the listeners' ears. All of them through the Chambers era (including briefly Barry Scott) have all been as good nearly as the sum of their parts. But as a whole, XTC were as talented as a majority of the 80s cheese pop and rock of that foregone era. Outside of Dear God and Skylarking, they never had their real big breakout in America. Yet much harder to do if you are not a current touring act. Have to depend on album sales and radio play. I would mostly ever hear XTC on college radio and not the corporate main rock/pop stations. I don't think "Dear God" was encouraged to be played on the big FM stations especially in the Southeastern US, where I live. The first time I got turned onto XTC was through the Dukes of Stratosphear. Loved the compilation album of their 2 studio albums. Blew my mind, and through them is how I essentially got introduced to the Almighty X! Bless all of you for your amazing songwriting and musicianship.

[@CanadianOgre69]

One of my favorite songs, and one of my favorite bands, ever. Andy could write the best lyrics, just straight to the heart of it.

[@youandwhosearmy6339]

Absolutely a fantastic Andy P. lyric. I couldn't agree more.

[@michaellear6904]

Great subject matter in the lyrics. One of my all time favourite bands. Saw them in Brisbane on the world's largest sprung dance floor at Cloud Land Ball Room 1980. Pogoing like Watutsi for two hours off our faces on ecstasy (appropriately enough)... what a gig, what a band. They brought joy and energy and I'll never forget that hot sweaty night. Magic

[@wiltdidit]

favourite line: they thought it was just a boys club badge he wore. these guys got me thru the 80s!!!!! The wit, the melodies, almost too clever for their own good!

[@michaeljayes2836]

Fantastic performance, on there day they were one of the best live acts around, I miss XTC so damm much.

[@MaxMercuryAnonymous]

A song perfect for smashing fascism to.

[@davidellis5141]

This is one of their last ever live performances. Andy seems fine. On LP the Bass of Colin rules the track.

[@Sueski2]

Sooo many parents act just like this!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love XTC..always a great message.

[@ericbarnett6771]

This should be the official song of the Trump campaign...

[@CONSIDERABLYMORE1]

A complete absence of the self consciousness that paralyses their modern equivalents.

[@CONSIDERABLYMORE1]

@rj zander A complete absence of the self consciousness that paralyses their modern equivalents.

[@michaelthomas366]

Had the good fortune to see these guys play back in 1980 with the Police and Oingo Boingo. Became a full-fledged XTCer with English settlement.

[@mikecurtis11]

that was a fantastic line up of bands!

[@texanperry]

Too bad Andy got a bad case of stage fright. They were great live!

[@lupodelupis3672]

Indeed! People would pay a lòt of money to see them play together!

[@HotStrange]

A lot to do with the Valium he was taking from what I understand. Shame because I’d have paid big bucks to see them live.

[@101Volts]

@@HotStrange I read that Andy once said he thought they'd be as big as R.E.M. if they kept touring.

[@rogerpatton2242]

@@101Volts He also said they wouldn't have lasted much longer if they did tour.

[@briansmith203]

My little garage band covered this tune many years ago. One of my favorite XTC songs!

[@kelvinwilson9217]

Always amazing to see. XTC are legends for their sound and song writing. Major influence in music.

[@vanishing_girl]

they were such a great band, Andy and Dave maybe the best guitar duo ever

[@lmw.5628]

This is one of my all-time favorite songs... can't believe Andy could do that without losing his voice entirely. Always makes me happy to hear.

[@crystalc1ear]

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAUUUGGGGGGHHHH

[@almadora]

incredible. hard and gorgeous.

[@jimnichols7172]

best band ever I love this band

[@andrewballance7249]

Wow! AP has a really strong stage presence. Didn't anyone tell him that he was magik? Hoo nose, right?

[@tedcantu1]

a brilliant time.... I liked this era and Black Sea

[@gracie992001]

Ted Cantu Yeah, I graduated from HS in 1981, right between Black Sea and English Settlement. These albums were part of the soundtrack to my life...

[@texanperry]

+Larry Evans Me too. Both very excellent albums that I wore out!

[@HotStrange]

My 2 favorite XTC albums. Skylarking is up there, too. Really all of them.

[@StingrayOfficial]

Awesome performance. For a live performance, I think the mix sounds really good, considering it's age and quality of video.

[@65FALCONSG]

Agreed.....! XTC and Madness - two amazing British bands besides the bigger names.

[@josefizquierdo6139]

I live in a thug neighborhood...Yikes !!! 🤪

[@msjadeli]

EXCELLENT insightful and inciteful.

[@garycrawford2019]

just before BMP calling cards LSD

[@CitroenCX]

The sound engineer wants shooting for the horrible mix on this

[@TheLutefiskGOD]

I think it sounds better with a bit of crackle.

[@nquintessence]

i love this band - ding ding! huge always!

[@Flaghorn]

Only one of thee best Brit bands ever...

[@ervinasturias1857]

Great tune..

[@texanperry]

Indeed. One of my favorites!

[@lmp9726]

Great version. Love this tune.

[@tvvsradio]

Awesome video, thanks for posting!!

[@garycrawford2019]

way before their timeless

[@davidstobie2751]

best band ever

[@IRuinEvrything]

@almadora thats what she said

[@PeterWesleyBastone]

great song!

[@32INCHSTRIPER]

None better......

[@garycrawford2019]

st mirren fc

[@matthewstolarz]

Love it forever.

[@basknation]

So tight

[@michaelsnow7252]

is yacht dance anywhere??

[@mamaburra69]

Try Vimeo

[@michaelsnow7252]

its on dailymotion