XTC - Senses Working Overtime (1982)


XTC - Senses Working Overtime ("English Settlement" | Virgin/Epic, 1982)Originally posted on YouTube by fudgeland
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Channel: Music
Uploaded: August 16, 2007 at 10:22 pm
Author: familycat

Length: 00:04:35
Rating: 4.80
Views: 183583

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Video Comments:
confusion813 (January 4, 2009 at 9:10 pm)
great song !
RemoteAccessPort62 (January 3, 2009 at 4:35 am)
I noticed that no one had left a negative comment on this page. So I didn't want this video to feel left out. So here it is: Damn this shit is gay, and it sucks. There... I don't really feel that way but for some reason it felt appropriate.
noshtrilz (January 2, 2009 at 8:01 pm)
a very creative thoughtful song - nice melody
jamesriise (January 2, 2009 at 4:16 pm)
without trying to plug anything, we played this song and other rare songs on Pipeline Radio's Podcasting service which is damn good!
EilertPilarmDM (December 31, 2008 at 7:47 am)
Adam and Joe on BBC 6 Music played this tune on their pre-recorded Christmas show (12/20/08 broadcast date) and I am pretty sure this is the first time I have ever heard the song on radio anywhere. The hook sure did sound familiar though--I immediately was visualizing Jim Carrey in Dumb and Dumber getting all duded up to meet Mary. Was this song in the movie but left off the soundtrack?
newey1965 (December 30, 2008 at 11:50 pm)
its not from 92
fabioemerim (December 30, 2008 at 11:25 pm)
This is 1992, not 1982
rintobhoy (December 26, 2008 at 2:25 am)
this was my 1st 7" vinyl ever and av still got it...magic
haruuj (December 24, 2008 at 4:29 am)
Me loves XTC.
JoaquinAhumada (December 21, 2008 at 2:46 pm)
i think the police has its interestings musical developments, like what they did with reggae...in ther firsts albums, but listening to XTC you`ll find tons of brilliant ideas per each record. it has been said once and again, and i`ll only repeat it: what a band!!!
Vinnybrain (December 20, 2008 at 9:33 pm)
Great song. Hook after hook!Pop at it's finest...What a bassline!
Is it fretless?
The 'slippin and slidin' and double stops he does at 1:19 - 1:55 sound a bit like Colin could be playing a fretless, but my "36 years of rock bass playing" ears could be mistaken?


Fantastick songwriting.
"Mayor of Simpleton" another pretty bassline!
mizlandry (December 20, 2008 at 3:23 am)
Also, for you young ones, did y'all ever here of XTCs alter ego band, DUKES OF STRATOSPHERE! Great tribute to the Beatles without an exact copy. One of my favorite albums evah. I think they did two eps but if you get the cd it has both. I love it 20 years later. Yes, I'm old. but I know the difference between the police, the talking heads, and xtc!
mizlandry (December 20, 2008 at 3:17 am)
there is some style similarities but I think xtc was waaaaaaaaay more interesting and diverse. Can't even compare and I actually loved the Police back in the day as well. I just love XTC even more. BBC Sessions, anyone? if you haven't heard them, go find them, buy them.
Punkjok (December 18, 2008 at 5:52 pm)
XTC>>>>>>>>>>>PoliceIt's true

XTC is God
BlakeVII (December 17, 2008 at 12:42 am)
I think a guy in the above comment said it best. You can't compare the two groups. You just can't!!! That aside this track is brillant. I don't think I've this since 1982. You wanna know how long ago that was??? It was a life time ago. Boy, was the world different then.
haggspah (December 13, 2008 at 10:17 am)
The Police (Sting) never had an idea ,musical or lyrical, that even approached the depth or complexity of thought that Andy Partridge of XTC displayed with regularity.The Police were a talented bunch of musos, but XTC leave them for dead when it comes to original ideas.
haggspah (December 13, 2008 at 10:13 am)
The Polce? Are you serious?
damonjohn (December 11, 2008 at 6:56 am)
XTC and The Police are two different groups. Can't compare them other than they both have drums and guitars.
XTC lyrics are much more clever.
KallenK (December 11, 2008 at 4:59 am)
well the police are good obvious pop. xtc is is different. it depends on what your taste.
KallenK (December 11, 2008 at 4:57 am)
xtc has about 10 albums that are all great. go to a good music store. please.
kovash126 (December 9, 2008 at 1:06 am)
the police, BIG TIME
jujamb89 (December 6, 2008 at 4:40 am)
Xtc vs. Police who wins? Asking all Englishmen.Yours truly, Mr Yank
hardfifan (December 6, 2008 at 12:03 am)
You're an absolute c**t. There's literally no other way to put it.
okdan7 (December 1, 2008 at 11:15 pm)
mrevanmylo .. is your head shaped like an oblique-spheroid or just your bollocks?
MidnightBlue6969 (December 1, 2008 at 10:45 pm)
HAHAHA fukin classic response

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