XX
Track Listing
Intro
VCR
Crystalised
Islands
Heart Skipped A Beat
Fantasy
Shelter
Basic Space
Infinity
Night Time
Stars
My Rating
8/10
Average Critic Rating
8.5/10
Overview
Minimalistic yet deeply evocative, ‘xx’ is an album that thrives on restraint, using sparse instrumentation and hushed vocals to create an intimate and hypnotic atmosphere. The interplay between the dual vocalists feels like a whispered conversation, perfectly complementing each other and weaving themes of love, longing, and quiet introspection into every moment. Built on skeletal beats from the now-legendary Jamie xx, reverb-soaked guitar lines, melodic basslines, and subtle electronic textures, the album’s simplicity is its greatest strength - every note and silence carries enormous weight, allowing the minimalistic songs to feel grand in emotion. A deserved Mercury Prize winner - this album is effortlessly cool and emotionally resonant. ‘xx’ is a debut that feels timeless and proves that sometimes, less is truly more.
Recommended for minimalistic lovers looking for chilled yet big tunes.
Featured Song
Intro
Most Streamed
Intro
Least Streamed
Fantasy
Underrated
Night Time
TVV Top 3 Songs
Intro | VCR | Islands
Singles
VCR | Crystalised | Islands | Basic Space
TVV Top 3 Non-Singles
Intro | Heart Skipped A Beat | Night Time
Listen to Again?
Yes
No-Skip Album?
No
Album Artwork Rating
7.5/10
A simple yet iconic album cover. The xx perfectly capture their branding here, presenting a cover that doesn’t give much away, but still tells the whole story of the album. Similar to The xx’s songs on the album, simplicity can sometimes convey more depth than complexity.
Genre
Indie Pop
RL
Young Turks
Recording Studio
XL Studios (London, England)
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