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The Xx unique make-up is an inadvertent second nature marriage of 2009's urban/guitar tribes, in one corner fluttering new wave indebted reverberation, in the other, plumes of post-dubstep sub-bass and figuratively, their defining core of rich R&B vocal textures. The enveloping vocal partnership of Romy and Oliver is one that would've dropped-jaws in any decade this century, and set amidst a shivering soundscape of beats and plucks, their bedroom-reared concrete-soul is being justly heralded as the UK's most original and treasured alt. pop artifact of late.
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GOOD BUT DON'T GET TOO EXCITED
If you already have The Cure's 'Seventeen Seconds' or 'Faith' then don't bother. Everyone else, go for it.
Fantastic, addicting release!
This is a very interesting release, evocative of various sonic elements of the best alt bands you've heard before. Bands like Cocteau Twins, The Church, Interpol, The Cure, Echo & The Bunnymen, Fujiya & Miyagi, etc., just to name a few. But there is a 'freshness' and originality to this understated yet sensual music that is undeniable, and that draws you in. This music is deja-vu and deja-new at the same time. I really dig the 'half sung, half spoken' vocals, which remind me of a lot of Steve Kilbey's stellar work with The Church. One of the best releases of 2009!
Good for rainy days while reading books
Perfect for that occasion. Super talented kids, but I hope they put out something with a bit of energy in the future.
Flawless
A very clean production. Very smooth, polished and just beautiful. It's "close your eyes and wake up somewhere else" good. If you like Everything but the Girl, Tricky, Massive Attack, or just trip hop in general (I'm positive the XX isn't trip hop in anyway), you'll love the XX's self-titled album.
The XX - XX
From the opening notes of "Intro," I think it's obvious that this band is on to something. People often say Spoon's strength lies in their ability to edit their sound until only the bare essentials of music are left: a beat and a melody. Well whatever it is that Spoon got onto, The XX seem to have taken it a step further, somehow managing to cut their sound down even further. This is certainly a challenging album, but it's simultaneously incredibly rewarding once you really get into the groove. The band's female singer has a beautiful, sultry voice, and she's perfectly suited to the band's lean, taut style. However, because the band's sound is so idiosyncratic, I would highly recommend that prospective fans try before they buy. Even if this is one of the year's best debuts, it is also going to be a divisive album, and it really isn't for everyone. But if you can give the record a few spins, I think just about anyone will be able to get why these guys have been picking up rave reviews across the internet.
