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The xx’s "Replica" is named Best New Track on Pitchfork

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everyday i get a lil more sad that i got bad seats for the concert :( 

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OK YA IT’S HITTING ME THAT I WON’T BE IN FRONT ROW LIKE I WAS EVERY TIME I SAW THE XX LIVE :(((

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everyday i get a lil more sad that i got bad seats for the concert :( 

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Beautiful Romy ♡ By Tung Walsh

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Photo by Alasdair McLellan

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“The xx - 'I See You' which I co-produced is out worldwide today. SO SO proud to have been a part of this and excited for people to finally hear. Thanks for putting up with me! I took this 📷 outside Rak studios after our last session.” -rodaidh_m

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i got tix to the xx!!! but they’re shitty seats fml 

general admission tix sold out during presale, which i was stupid for not doing

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hey! could you check out my blog! i just did a review of the XX's most recent album and would love a like/reblog! thanks!

of course!

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January 14, 2017

The XX: I See You

The XX released I See You just this past Friday so I decided to listen to it and review it while it was still brand new! My sister introduced me to The XX about 5 years ago and I’ve been a fan ever since so I was quite excited to find out they produced a new album. 

I love the way the album starts. The first song is titled “Dangerous” and it opens with trumpets. It makes for a siren like noise that is announcing to the audience that the album is beginning. Jamie XX is a master when it comes to producing beats and he doesn’t let that title down in this album. He makes beats that complement the vocalists of the trio – Oliver Sim and Romy Madley Croft – perfectly and the two singers themselves complement each others vocals immaculately. I love the back and forth dialogue that the duo has in “Say Something Loving”. 

I See You is definitely not something I can listen to in any mood. Jamie XX’s beats give off a more chill vibe that is great to listen to when I’m relaxing or doing work. However, one song on the album is a little more faster paced than the rest of the album . “On Hold” was released before the whole album was and originally I didn’t particularly LOVE the piece. But, hearing it in its place in the album, it fits perfectly and really bops. It might be my favorite song on the album, hard to say.

My one complaint about the album is that it’s one song too short! In its entirety, the album plays 10 tracks at 39:15. After waiting about 5 years for The XX to release a new album, I think the fans deserve a little more music out of them! But, the album and its storyline flow seamlessly so maybe it’s best the way it is. 

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I'm sorry if this is a question that you already answered but is it easy meeting the xx before/after a show?

hey! both are possible. i feel like there are less of a crowd before the show, though. 

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omg at work yesterday i see you was on repeat (beyond my control btw) and all my coworkers kept complaining because they hated it hahaha 

yall i was shook cuz all my coworkers are hella hip 

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what’s your favourite song from i see you?

mine is replica! 

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Group Therapy With The xx

The xx realized their childhood dreams before they became adults. In three conversations across three continents, we talked candidly about how their relationships with their work and each other have changed.

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