Some of you may recognize these two blokes above... at least I hope you do. Colin Moulding and Terry Chambers were in one of the best bands on the planet, after all. Back in 2017, they reunited under the moniker of TC&I and released a four-song EP called 'Great Aspirations.' To promote the release the fellas hit the stage together for the first time in 32 years to do a mini-residency in XTC's hometown. Fortunately, the occasion was recorded for posterity and will be released as 'Naked Flames: Live at Swindon Arts Centre' on August 9 via Burning Shed.
The 13-song album is a mix of TC&I and XTC material. Hold on to you hats! The album concludes with "Generals and Majors," "Making Plans For Nigel," "Statue Of Liberty" and "Life Begins At The Hop." Here's one from the 'Mummer' era that the duo just may have bested. Sacrilege, you say? Just listen...
OK, you should be good and ready to
pre-order 'Naked Flames: Live at Swindon Arts Centre' and everything else by TC&I just about now. Have at it, friends.
2 comments:
A brilliant gig - feel so fortunate to have attended. Hope there will be more live work from them.
Tip of the cap, Anon! I'm green with envy. The "quieter" XTC songs, such as Grass, Making Plans For Nigel and Wonderland worked particularly well. Of course, the new material is quite good too.
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