The xx – Do You Mind

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Even though we weren’t entirely impressed with ’s debut album, we are not blind to the fact that many of you did like it. Seriously. So I figured you might like to check out some bonus tracks from XX that didn’t make the final cut.

“Do You Mind” is an interesting track that would blend into the album just fine. Actually, I could think of a few tracks off the album that should have been replaced with this. The call-and-answer vocals are fine, but what really gets me is the fantastic percussion on this track. They’re sound echoed and far away, but demand attention and easily get it.

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The xx – [download id="155" format="1"]

and here is my favorite track off the album, which you can buy here
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The xx – [download id="156"]

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john loe August 24, 2009 at 2:20 am

‘Do You Mind’ is a cover of Kyla, which is probably why its not on the album.

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Luis Tovar August 24, 2009 at 2:21 am

ah, thanks for the info.

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Bear August 26, 2009 at 9:39 am

How is this band’s name pronounced?

Ex-Ex?
Kiss Kiss?
Dos Equis?

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Anonymous September 12, 2009 at 12:58 pm

It’s pronounced Ex-Ex.

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