Over their 34 years of existence, XTC built a reputation for writing songs that were both catchy and idiosyncratic. Much of that probably has to do with the sound of their 1979 breakthrough hit “Making Plans for Nigel.” The opening track from XTC’s third album Drums and Wires is filled with vivid images and strange […]
The post The Story Behind the Unique Sound of XTC’s “Making Plans for Nigel” appeared first on American Songwriter.