Really, from Skylarking through their last album, Wasp Star, they were not all that quirky, at least compared to earlier efforts. My favorite is still The Big Express (the album before Skylarking - well, after the Dukes of Stratosphere side project), but I’m sure it is a tough listen for some.
Good to seem someone else recognize the greatness of The Big Express.
“Train Running Low on Soul Coal” from TBE, is probably my all-time favorite XTC song.
I actually have making a pilgrimage to Swindon on my Bucket List, LOL, that’s how big of an XTC fan I am.
If you haven’t seen this yet.....this is XTC, when they were still “The Helium Kids” on a local Swindon TV show.....check out the hair....LOL!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a36Y_1hKTi0