Coexist - Vinyl, CD

The XX: Coexist versie op vinyl LP/CD in standaard editie. Deze specifieke uitgave werd uitgebracht in Europa bij uitgeverij Young Turks op 11. september 2012.

Light follows sadness, shyness gives way to maturity: the xx have grown up The xx exist in a universe of their own making. Their debut album, "xx", straddled the line between ambiguity and reduction with uncanny perfection. In an era of total digital publicity, "xx" was pop music with the ultimate privacy setting, defining a new style. Now Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim and Jamie Smith are back with a new album, "Coexist".A lot has happened in that time, most importantly the band has grown up. After releasing their debut in the summer of 2009, the trio spent much of the next year and a half away from home to bring their sound to ears and hearts around the world. From America to Australia to Japan, the band has won acclaim from audiences and critics alike, and their success has been reflected in increased album sales and the winning of awards such as the prestigious Mercury Music Prize. During the subsequent hiatus, the face of The xx became the quietest of the three band members, Jamie. In between his many gigs as a DJ, he was constantly working on his production skills and developing his own style. Remixes, such as for Adele's Rolling In The Deep or arrangements of Gil Scott-Heron's latest album, have made Jamie a highly respected producer outside of the band's fame. For Drake, Jamie produced the title track of his million selling single "Take Care". The three worked together for the first time in their own studio on the new album. Although traces of R&B can still be found in The xx's sound, the increased influence of electronic music is evident. Romy's guitar playing in the loop and the corresponding bass lines reflect this aspect. Overall, "Coexist" has become a confident, mature album where little has changed and yet much has changed. It sounds older and wiser, more confident and still remarkably deep and tender. It has become an album on which light returns after suffering. Review , "What makes ,,Coexist" an excellent second album from arguably the best English band of our time is the standard of their songs, which are still characterised by that crystal clear, minimalist, delicately accented guitar playing, their feathery harmonies and the confident alternating vocals of Oliver Sim and Roma Madley Croft." (Rolling Stone, September 2012) , "The London trio and their minimalist indie pop with electronic textures feel even more fragile than on their debut album." (musikexpress, October 2012) , "Cool, often detached, yet with inimitable depth. No one will imitate The XX for the next 20 years - and this album will last that long." (Audio, November 2012) ,,Overall, Coexist delivers a kind of soundtrack for the decade. It's a huge success, but its true value may only be realised in hindsight." (Good Times, December/January 2012)

Album valt binnen het genre Rock, Pop, Elektronische muziek en Indie Rock.

The XX: Coexist DIGI versie op CD in digipack editie. Deze specifieke uitgave werd uitgebracht in Europa bij uitgeverij Young Turks op 7. september 2012.

Light follows sadness, shyness gives way to maturity: the xx have grown up The xx exist in a universe of their own making. Their debut album, "xx", straddled the line between ambiguity and reduction with uncanny perfection. In an era of total digital publicity, "xx" was pop music with the ultimate privacy setting, defining a new style. Now Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim and Jamie Smith are back with a new album, "Coexist".A lot has happened in that time, most importantly the band has grown up. After releasing their debut in the summer of 2009, the trio spent much of the next year and a half away from home to bring their sound to ears and hearts around the world. From America to Australia to Japan, the band has won acclaim from audiences and critics alike, and their success has been reflected in increased album sales and the winning of awards such as the prestigious Mercury Music Prize. During the subsequent hiatus, the face of The xx became the quietest of the three band members, Jamie. In between his many gigs as a DJ, he was constantly working on his production skills and developing his own style. Remixes, such as for Adele's Rolling In The Deep or arrangements of Gil Scott-Heron's latest album, have made Jamie a highly respected producer outside of the band's fame. For Drake, Jamie produced the title track of his million selling single "Take Care". The three worked together for the first time in their own studio on the new album. Although traces of R&B can still be found in The xx's sound, the increased influence of electronic music is evident. Romy's guitar playing in the loop and the corresponding bass lines reflect this aspect. Overall, "Coexist" has become a confident, mature album where little has changed and yet much has changed. It sounds older and wiser, more confident and still remarkably deep and tender. It has become an album on which light returns after suffering. Review , "What makes ,,Coexist" an excellent second album from arguably the best English band of our time is the standard of their songs, which are still characterised by that crystal clear, minimalist, delicately accented guitar playing, their feathery harmonies and the confident alternating vocals of Oliver Sim and Roma Madley Croft." (Rolling Stone, September 2012) , "The London trio and their minimalist indie pop with electronic textures feel even more fragile than on their debut album." (musikexpress, October 2012) , "Cool, often detached, yet with inimitable depth. No one will imitate The XX for the next 20 years - and this album will last that long." (Audio, November 2012) ,,Overall, Coexist delivers a kind of soundtrack for the decade. It's a huge success, but its true value may only be realised in hindsight." (Good Times, December/January 2012)

Album valt binnen het genre Rock, Pop, Elektronische muziek en Indie Rock. Digipack.