Coexist [Deluxe Edition] by The xx (Record, 2012)

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The Xx

2010s

Record

2012

Indie Electronic, Ethereal

Studio Recording

Coexist [Deluxe Edition]

Album

Pop, Alternative, Rock

"It's exciting to hear the minimalist U.K. trio approach their new-crush odes with such austerity -- just a few steady-droning Casios and an 808 rhythm that buh-bumps like a heartbeat.", 4 stars out of 5 -- "The combination of Sim and Madley Croft's vocals creates a tough emotional alloy, their collaged vocals and lyrics ensuring that it's never too sentimental...", 3 stars out of 5 -- "A tender, touching record. The trio's sound, born in the basement, has served them well.", 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "The musical minimalism is matched by the lyrics. The songs are vignettes, about little things -- a glance, a gesture, a murmured word -- that mark big romantic sea changes.", "Repeat spins reveal COEXIST to be a more emotive, ever-so-slightly more rhythmic outing, as exemplified by lead single 'Angels'...", "By paring down, letting silence find a foothold and linger awhile, the band has crafted a follow-up that’s often as arresting as the debut."

Alternative Dis. Alliance

2

The xx sound sparer and more confident than ever on these hushed meditations on love gone wrong or gone away.

22

United States, England