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Entry: Skylarking - The XTC Album - A3016621
Author: Reddyfreddy. (Unique, SK, A-PG & PoN) - U232535

Well, once I got started, I couldn't stop! This entry is a companion piece to A3003553 (XTC - The Band). Enjoy!

RF

oooh, oooh, can I be the first to comment?

I think it's pretty much complete - but if I were to make a couple of suggestions they would be for a wee bit more about the musical style of each song (any unusual instrumentation, f'rinstance).

And in a couple of them you've quoted some lyrics - I'd stick in a line or 2 from each song - whichever you feel are the most significant (or is that encroaching on copyright stuff?)

Well done

OK, will see what I can add in about musical styles. (with my vast technical knowledge of music )

I've put in lyrics where I felt it relevant, not sure if I want to put a quote in for each song, though. Maybe I'll put a link to the lyrics on XTC's site instead?

RF

Real nice, and almost ready I reckon. One thing you need to do is put the quotes into and tags:
Blah blah blah

Just one comment:
'XTC were one of the most influential bands...'

'was'. Not 'were'.

It's looking spiffy.

Maybe a rounding off paragraph at the end? Or am I the only fan of rounding off paragraphs? Otherwise it just cuts short from the last song...which may be what you want it to do and I may be being extremely boring...

Kat
(scooting and scouting)

Another great XTC Entry - thanks Reddyfreddy(o!).

As I was reading it I thought 'I hope he mentions the dodgy pronunciation of 'umbilical'!

I had no idea about the theme of 'Another Satellite' either! Do you remember them doing 'The Man Who Sailed Around His Soul' on the Tube's Prisoner special (groovy '60s girls dancing on a chess board).

Great! I can't wait for the one on 'Go' (especially the masterful 'I Am the Onions'...or something).

Very fine, Readyfreddo!

The only things that need fixing are minor style points. Song titles should really be in single quote marks, and there seems to be a capital letter missing from the start of the penultimate paragraph. But it's great to see this underrated band getting more recognition on h2g2!

Thanks, people, for all your comments. I'm away from a computer more or less for the next week or so, but I will update the entry when I get a chance.



RF

OK, people, I've updated this entry, hopefully got the lyric quotes right this time, and I've even added in a closing paragraph! See what you think.

RF

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Drowning here in summer's cauldron...

That's really super!

I know someone who'll be feeling happy ...

I wonder if Happy will mind?

I'll be feeling lucky instead...in about 28 hours!

Cheers all!

RF

That'll make lucky happy then.

Should we get a room?

Yup.

RF

Well done - another XTC entry in the EG

Hi there! I've been assigned to sub this one, is there anything I should know before I dig in?


Mikey

Hi Mikey, I think everything's there - no unusual spellings to watch out for or anything like that. If you have any questions please let me know.

RF