The XX - XX (New Vinyl LP)

This British group released this debut album when they were just in their early twenties-a considerable feat, given just how fully-formed and polished this album is. Their influences include everything from post-punk to dream pop to indie to dubstep to R&B pop, but that doesn”t mean any of their songs are scattered: in fact, they”re so sleek they”re almost sculptural. “”Intro”” is a long, monochromatic symphony, and it sets the cool, evocative feel The xx will come to be known for. “”VCR”” has clangy guitars reminiscent of the Young Marble Giants, while “”Infinity”” is a slip into the post-punk. There”s a subtle sensuality here, there”s romantic intrigue. It”s a one-of-a-kind, memorable debut that proves The xx as one of the most important Brit indie groups to surface in recent years, and it”ll leave you wanting more. Ais/Young Turks/XL.

• Intro

• VCR

• Crystalised

• Islands

• Heart Skipped a Beat

• Fantasy

• Shelter

• Basic Space

• Infinity

• Night Time

• Stars