The XX - The XX
The XX boasts one of the finest intro songs this year and is tellingly named "intro."
Male and female singers stylistically reminiscent of Canadian band, Stars.
The last of the 11 songs on the LP is actually called "Stars"
The music itself is restrained, but creates tension by sounding like it can break out at any moment.
"Crystalised" is the definite highlight for me, the video for which is here.
Quite possibly using the same guitar effect as Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game" in almost every song.
These dang kids are only 20 years old!!!
Consistently excellent throughout the entire LP.
I wouldn't hesitate to cement The XX as a top ten album of the year in my upcoming list.
Listen to the entire album here.
By Jim Barnthouse
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