What Do You Call That Noise? An XTC Discovery Book

From the editor of The XTC Bumper Book of Fun for Boys and Girls comes a musical exploration of one of the most essential pop groups of the 20th century. In this compelling 228-page book, some of the world's leading musicians and keenest fans come together to discuss what makes XTC so very special.Every member of XTC also makes an appearance, including Andy Partridge on mixing, Dave Gregory on arranging and Barry Andrews on the piano – not to mention an in-depth review of Colin Moulding and Terry Chambers playing live as TC&I for the first time in 36 years. That's in addition to interviews with XTC drummers Pete Phipps, Pat Mastelotto, Ian Gregory, Prairie Prince, Dave Mattacks and Chuck Sabo.Contributing musicians include:Chris Butler: The WaitressesTracey Bryn: Voice of the BeehiveRick Buckler: The JamChris Difford: SqueezeJason Falkner: JellyfishAndrew Falkous: Future of the LeftPeter Gabriel Mike KeneallyDennis Locorriere: Dr HookSteven Page: Barenaked LadiesDebbi Peterson: The Banglesand many morePraise for What Do You Call That Noise? An XTC Discovery Book"The legacy of XTC receives the treatment it deserves" MALESTAR GENERAL "Jam-packed with fun" THE IRISH TIMES"A winner – 100/100" PEEK A BOO MUSIC MAGAZINE"An exceptionally well crafted book" WE ARE CULT"The perfect overview of one of British music’s most fascinating, essential but also elusive bands" LOUDER THAN WAR "A delightful and dizzying collection of XTC exploration, analysis, and devotion" BOING BOING