The xx performed and recorded a Black Session for the French radio station France Inter FM on October 26th. Their set was basically a run through of their debut album XX. I would have loved some spontaneity from the band. Maybe throw in their Florence + the Machine cover? Either way, it was fun to hear them mess around with the instrumental arrangements somewhat on their session.
I also want to take the time to officially retract PMA’s review of the xx’s album. We were, you might say, blinded by the immense hype that surrounded, and still surrounds the xx. There was so much of it, that we automatically disliked it because the music wasn’t your typical buzzband music. XX was moody, where tunes from their buzzband peers, like Passion Pit, were upbeat and happy. Fortunately, XX has proven to be more than just hype, so we’ll have another look at the album in the next installment of our Blinded By The Hype column.
Till then, download this great Black Session by The xx. Continue reading →
