XX Marks the Spot
NOVEMBER 18TH, 2009
XX Marks the Spot
Before the boombox becomes all Bing, all the time, make a play for the cool croons of London's latest “it” band, The xx.
The fledgling foursome's debut album, xx,
has been racking up high marks from music reviewers, and deservedly so.
A little like early Cure, but more sensuous, their sound is hard to
describe and when it is, it's explained as blend of pop, soul, new wave
and even R&B. We wouldn't be surprised if one of their tracks, like
“VCR” or “Hot Like Fire” (a surprising Aaliyah cover), ended up on a
future Sofia Coppola film soundtrack.
You can be sure when they open for another buzz band from Britain, the Friendly Fires, at the Commodore next Thursday all of our city's “it” kids will be there.
Download xx ($9.99) on HMV Digital.