This was cool. I can't say I loved it but it sounds like a logical progression for the band. I'll have to spend more time with it to let it settle with me.
I'm really enjoying this too. Lips, Replica, I Dare You and Test Me are probably my favourites at the moment.
listening to this more. "a violent noise" is a real stunner. maybe the rest will follow suit for me in time.
Just discovered this group/album via Boston Calling. Heard On Hold a few times on the radio but never looked them up Definitely new favorites
"is this the music you listen to when you cry in the dark alone in your room" - (less harsh) version of what my roommate said when I had this album on in the car. overall solid album.
His girlfriend who listened to the usual mall emo in middle/high school was also in the car and was like, "oh my god seriously?" when I said that this was The xx
I'd say start with their debut and work your way through chronologically, that way you'll experience the progression they've made to get to where they are now. You should also listen to Jamie xx's solo album before you listen to this one.