EXTC - XTC's Terry Chambers & Friends

Anyone hoping to hear the slow-churning groove of “Making Plans for Nigel,” the melancholic folk prayer of “Dear God,” the quirky jaunt of “Senses Working Overtime,” or the romantic guitars of “Then She Appeared” has basically been SOL since 1982, when XTC frontman Andy Partridge’s health issues forced him to quit touring. Now, with Partridge’s approval, drummer Terry Chambers has launched EXTC, a new band featuring singer Steve Hampton and singer-bassist Terry Lines set to perform the Britpop legends’ classics, plus new material. Not since No Talking, Just Head has a post-punk offshoot conjured such a great name. – Carys Anderson