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Debut studio album by the English indie pop group. The album features the singles 'Crystalised', 'Basic Space', 'Islands' and 'VCR' and won the 2010 Mercury Prize.
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DIE-CUT DIGIPAK : Debut 2009 album! Glistening R&B 'n' weightless guitar-pop outta London. Includes "Crystalised".
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49 of 54 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Well I'm 51 and still appreciate all genres of modern music, and I really like this album. I first saw and heard The XX on 'Later with Jools Holland' and their atmospheric music just leapt out of the TV at me. Next day, after checking out more of their tracks on You Tube I bought the album. I really like this music for its innovative and fresh feel. Yes okay it's simple and laid back (brilliant music to relax by), but it's a completely new and different sound, and that's the genius of it. I hope their recent tour supporting Florence and The Machine gives them the extra exposure they richly deserve.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Now this is a rare gem. As opposed to alot of the mainstream generic sound we listen to; which even though I do love and appreciate. It does get a little lifeless and just plain bland. This is so refreshing as it requires you to engage with it just like you would with a good book or film. The bold elusivness of the case alone just encourages you to interprete it as you will. Every song sounds individual and flowed like individual stories to me. The album was sort of like a journey that you embark on. Sort of shaped to your narrative. Its powerful and atmospheric. Like "Fantasy" in particular is just deep, dark and foreboding. Ultimatley I just feel the album is an intense emotionally charged ride but at the same time equally; you can just kick back to it and relax. I would recommended it to anyone who is looking for a unique experience.
113 of 142 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Scatty and Gritz (the cubs) brought this one home
from school and have been playing nothing else over
the past week. They've dumped their hoodies (it was
red bandanas before that!) and reverted to basic black.
They also seem to be reading Schopenhauer again
- their Mother's influence not mine I hasten to add.
I seem to have found something to like in this music too.
The xx are a somewhat po-faced but very talented
little combo from South London. This debut collection
of 11 compositions is relentlessly and uncompromisingly
single-minded in its sustained intensity.
It's hard to imagine them sitting around together
drinking cider and watching Father Ted re-runs.
This is much more Jacques Brel and absinthe territory !
Seriousness becomes them.
The combined vocal contributions of Ms Croft and
Mr Sim create a charmingly laconic ambience.
There is a total absence of frenzy. In fact nothing
much happens throughout in the nicest possible way.
'Infinity' is a splendid composition. The closest
thing to a climax in the entire project.
The spirit of Hank Marvin might well be smiling in the wings.
'Night Time' is a marvelously morose little ditty
and for my money its starkly economical, pared-down,
minimalism is the album's gloomy highlight.
Jamie Smith's beats and Baria Qureshi's well-judged
keyboard interventions are entirely complementary to
the centrally positioned Croft/Sim double-act.
Concluding track 'Stars' made me remember acutely
what it was like to be young and intense and delirious
with dark and serious dreams.
Recommended.
from school and have been playing nothing else over
the past week. They've dumped their hoodies (it was
red bandanas before that!) and reverted to basic black.
They also seem to be reading Schopenhauer again
- their Mother's influence not mine I hasten to add.
I seem to have found something to like in this music too.
The xx are a somewhat po-faced but very talented
little combo from South London. This debut collection
of 11 compositions is relentlessly and uncompromisingly
single-minded in its sustained intensity.
It's hard to imagine them sitting around together
drinking cider and watching Father Ted re-runs.
This is much more Jacques Brel and absinthe territory !
Seriousness becomes them.
The combined vocal contributions of Ms Croft and
Mr Sim create a charmingly laconic ambience.
There is a total absence of frenzy. In fact nothing
much happens throughout in the nicest possible way.
'Infinity' is a splendid composition. The closest
thing to a climax in the entire project.
The spirit of Hank Marvin might well be smiling in the wings.
'Night Time' is a marvelously morose little ditty
and for my money its starkly economical, pared-down,
minimalism is the album's gloomy highlight.
Jamie Smith's beats and Baria Qureshi's well-judged
keyboard interventions are entirely complementary to
the centrally positioned Croft/Sim double-act.
Concluding track 'Stars' made me remember acutely
what it was like to be young and intense and delirious
with dark and serious dreams.
Recommended.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
neutral
I don't like this as much as I thought I would and really only bought it for the 'Intro' song, (which my kids love and dance to! Read more
Published 3 days ago by The Nevster
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good, but...
The music is very good if not as cohesive as the second album. It's a very good pressing and well presented. The production is great. Read more
Published 13 days ago by FatBoyKirk
3.0 out of 5 stars
CD XX
The CD was in good condition however the plastic holder inside the case was damaged so the CD keeps falling out.
Published 17 days ago by Rosanna Inman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stunning
Not owning this should be made illegal, mind you the yanks can't pass legislation for gun control so what the heck!
Published 1 month ago by Tim
4.0 out of 5 stars
A nice change from the ordinary
I first heard about XX from an magazine article. This - their first album - is received lots and lots of hype. I'm always suspicious of this but decided to give it a listen. Read more
Published 1 month ago by W. Boon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exxcellent
I love this album! Bought every album i could find, and I cannot wait for the 2013 release...from the first single, it promised to be just as awesome as their previous.
Published 1 month ago by Patricia Vieira
5.0 out of 5 stars
A masterpiece
If you still have not listened to The XX, please do so inmediately. They are great, they sound new, different.
Published 1 month ago by Afarruji
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good debut album
I wasn't a huge fan of the album when it came out. But it recently came on my mp3 player, and I have been listening to it continuously ever since. Read more
Published 2 months ago by PhilipStirups
5.0 out of 5 stars
amazing
i have looked everywhere for this album on cd i love the track that is called intro that i first heard on a tv trailer it takes you somewhere amazing in the summertime
Published 2 months ago by christine
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great ...
What a great first album ... I love the way they've blended the two totally different vocal styles and the simplicity of the music. Buy it!
Published 2 months ago by Sticksman
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