XTC is, without a doubt, in the absolute top tier of my personal pantheon of great groups. They totally mirror my own sensibilities and attitudes towards the world. Not only does their music hold up, but some songs, like "Generals and Majors," actually seem to resonate more with age. Favorite track is very tough, but I'd say it's somewhere in between "Senses Working Overtime" and "Making Plans for Nigel" and actually there are a buttload more. "Dear God" is especially great, too. I mean, there is no more devastating a line than: Dear God, did you make mankind after we made you?
Anywho, I'd second the Fossil recommendation, its a solid introduction to the band
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