Burns My Fingers

XTC : Science Friction

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On October 7, 1977 art rockers XTC released their debut EP, 3D. In their herky jerky, agit-pop years XTC and especially vocalist Andy Partridge could grate on the same ears that admired the oblique tunefulness and intelligence of the early songs. "Science Friction" and "She's So Square" are both Partridge tunes while "Dance Band" is a Colin Moulding song. So much nervous tension!

Electricty Still Lingers

XTC : Science Friction (CBS demo)

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On January 5, 1977 XTC recorded demo versions of "Science Friction" and "Statue of Liberty" for CBS Records. They would later sign with Virgin Records. Both Andy Partridge tunes reveal the songwriter's interests in science fiction, comic books, and the absurd. "Science Friction", released in October of 1977, would be the band's first single.