The xx: Coexist
Oct 16th, 2012 by dcronin
“[T]hese songs lay the trio’s R&B roots bare, with an extra emphasis on that last word: while second albums are where bands usually add more elements to their sound to keep things interesting, the xx go even darker and sparer than they were on their debut, which was pretty sparse and dark to begin with….Coexist’s exploration of isolation and intimacy is demanding and rewarding in its bold subtlety and eloquent simplicity.” –All Music Guide