9 thoughts on “ 25 OClock - Various - A Testimonial Dinner - The Songs Of XTC (Cassette) ”

1. Various - XTC A Testimonial Dinner (TWA) Nobody can satisfactorily match the complexity, wit and sheer ability of XTC. This selection of artists are only pale imitators even as they try to pay homage to one of the leading bands of the last years (minus the four years that Virgin have kept them out of .

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2. Some of the songs on this collection don't survive the individualistic treatment; the first three cuts on this album are pretty forgettable. But some are gems. Reuben Blades changes "The Man Who Sailed Around His Soul" from XTC's Rundgren-produced spy movie theme into a steamy Latin tune. TMBG's"25 o'Clock" is as much fun as the original/5(10).

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3. Buy A Testimonial Dinner: The Songs Of XTC (CD) by Various Artists (CD $). Amoeba Music. Ships Free in the U.S.

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4. Though most tribute albums aren't worth the cost of the packaging, A Testimonial Dinner deserves a listen simply because the artists involved appear to have been selected more for their love of XTC than for their MTV appeal. Spacehog's take on "Senses Working Overtime" captures the perky but warped pop sensibilities perfectly, while Sarah McLachlan's haunting acoustic version of "Dear God" is 8/

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5. Various ‎A Testimonial Dinner The Songs Of XTC Various ‎A Testimonial Dinner The Songs Of XTC. Get It At Discogs. 07 Ruben Blades The Man Who Sailed Around His Soul. 08 P. Hux Another Satellite. 09 They Might Be Giants 25 O'Clock. 10 Terry & The Lovemen The Good Things. 11 Joe Jackson Statue Of Liberty.

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6. The occasionally quirky side of XTC was well-served by They Might Be Giants participating on this project. Their version of 25 O'Clock shows off THEIR talent as well as XTC's song craftsmanship. A touch psychedelic, it's just a fun, raucous tune. These are the standout tracks, buffered by less inspired offerings, but no truly bad songs/5(10).

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7. A Testimonial Dinner - The Songs Of XTC By Various Artists. Buy this album at and Original Artist Versions Buy 1 cv, cv Earn Enough For Us Freedy Johnston: XTC: 2 Amazon: 2 Senses Working Overtime Spacehog: XTC: 2 Amazon: 3 cv 25 O’Clock They Might Be Giants: XTC/Dukes of Stratosphere.

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8. A Testimonial Dinner: The Songs of XTC is a tribute album, featuring a variety of artists covering songs from the British band shakalkreemalaramaralsarana.xyzinfolly, XTC make an appearance on their own tribute album under the pseudonym Terry and the Lovemen – their contribution, "The Good Things", is an outtake from their album Oranges & shakalkreemalaramaralsarana.xyzinfo album also includes They Might Be Giants performing "25 O.

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9. Looking for Various Artists - Testimonial Dinner: Songs of XTC / Various CD / Album? Visit musicMagpie for great deals and super savings with FREE delivery today! 25 O'Clock - They Might Be Giants 10) The Good Things - Terry ; The Lovemen 11) Statue of Liberty - Joe Jackson.

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