The xx
The xx are an English indie rock band from Wandsworth, London, formed in 2005. The band consists of Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim, and Jamie Smith, also known as Jamie xx. They are known for their distinctive minimalist sound blending indie rock, indie electronic, indie pop, dream pop and electro-rock and the dual-vocalist set-up of Madley Croft and Sim. Their music employs soft echoed guitar, prominent bass, light electronic beats and ambient soundscape backgrounds.
How Critics See The xx
Chorus pulls the clearest critic-consensus signals out of this discography: the highest-rated record, the tightest agreement, the sharpest split, and the best place to start.
xx
2009
Highest ChoruScore in this discography at 82/100 across 30 reviews.
The xx's xx announces itself as a nocturnal, intimate debut that trades pop fireworks for hush and negative space. Across professional reviews, critics point to the record's sparse...
xx
2009
Best balance of score, review depth, and critic agreement for a first listen.
The xx's xx announces itself as a nocturnal, intimate debut that trades pop fireworks for hush and negative space. Across professional reviews, critics point to the record's sparse...
