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Andy Partridge ~ Wes Long's most beautiful and baroque vision brings you just about everything XTC. A complex and astonishing site.

Dave Gregory ~ Gadzooks! Splendid work, dear chap. You've really done a number on this one, congratulations on a bang-up job. I think the faithful are gong to go a bundle on it, so do keep up the good work, and thanks for getting it all together. I shall return often!

Colin Moulding ~ I love your site. It takes forever to download, doesn't it? It's quite a beast.
For Colin, and anyone else unable to tame the beast... some easily accessible pages.
MY BIRD PERFORMED: Text Only Full Version
Every known live XTC show, compiled mainly by Dave Gregory: dates & first account info, plus hundreds of rare images in in the full section.
BIG BOX OF PAINT: Text Only Full Version
Exclusive chats with Andy Partridge on the history of XTC's album cover art. The full section includes rare images provided by Partsy.
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