XTC

The beautiful music stays with me

Going on nearly 30 years, this band has exemplified how great the combination of intelligent lyrics and catchy music can be. Despite awful luck (major split-ups, record label disputes and a case of stage fright), this band has one of the largest followings around. We are nearly rabid. I always describe it as where popular music would be if disco didn't derail the music of Paul McCartney. It is one of those very few bands where I can love nearly every song on every album. And then, after listening to it, the beautiful music stays with me for the rest of the day.

Brian, United States - 04 July 2004