7/4/14 – The xx – Crystalised – 2009

This was the first single from The xx’s understated and hugely successful first album. Later covered both by Gorillaz and Martina Topley-Bird and Mark Lanegan with Warpaint, the song has that indefinable quality that makes it accessible and cool. The shadowy understated video adds to the intrigue. http://www.thexx.info https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_xx https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xx_(album)

7/4/14 – The xx – xx – 2009

The xx with their muted, sparse, indie dance, soul pop, is a success story that shows that hanging back in the shadows, rather than parading in the spotlight, may actually be the best way to become successful. In 2010 the album won the Mercury Music prize and was featured in many Best of lists for […]

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7/4/14 – The xx – Crystalised – 2009

7/4/14 – The xx – xx – 2009