The xx - I See You (January 13, 2017) Album • Page 9

only track i'm not real crazy about is replica. it's a little boring.

 

Crazy how much I've come around to this because I was so wildly disappointed on first listen.

Also, listening again right now and Dangerous is a great song. And an even better opener. But I still think it's the worst on here (speaks more to quality of the rest). I hope it's their set opener for this tour.

 

Is the rest of their discography similar at all to this?

 

Kind of. The rest of their discography is a lot more restrained with virtually no samples. Their debut is a classic but Coexist is a lot more low-key.

 

Sounds like something i can get into, I'll check it out. Thanks Aaron

 

I would say pretty much not at all. Way more sparse and introverted. Like, it's clearly the same band and with the knowledge of Jamie's work, it's easy to see how they got here. But it's quite sonically different.

 

I've never listened to any of Jamie's stuff, actually. Like I told Aaron, it definitely seems up my alley tho, so I'll be sure to work backwards

 

This is definitely their most upbeat record. Coexist is a totally different record....very quiet and mellow, one of my go-to homesick/rainy day albums.

 

i'd probably check out jamie's solo album first, and then the first xx album followed by the second. to me this album feels like a healthy mix of the first xx album and jamie's album.

 

the best xx project is jamie's gil scott heron remix album

 

I prefer In Colour but I wish more people were on to that remix album.

 

"running" is the best song ive ever heard in my life

 

At least Drake likes it!!!!

 

never forget this perfection either

 

I really like Jamie's remix of that Florence song with Romy and Oliver.

 

the best remix of any flornce song is nico jaar what kind of man, and also the weeknd shake it out

 

Interrupting here a bit but I just saw this threat ha. Loved the album from the start but I like it even more now. Replica, Dangerous, Brave For You, I Dare You, and the singles are my favorites. I also went back to their other two albums for the first time in a while and fell in love with them again. Have tickets for Philly and NYC and it's first time seeing them, can't wait!

 

Kelela opening the European dates, damn

 

Dangerous is definitely my least favorite on the record

 

I think my least favorite would have to be Brave For You. It's fine, just kind of bland.

 

Wish there were more tracks like 'Dangerous' on this tbh.

 

Replica is probably my favorite song on the album

 

Sampha is support on first half of the NA tour (Apr. 15-May 6), Kelela on the second half (May 8-26). Incredible support, but I'm so jealous of anyone that gets Sampha on their date.

 

Does that mean Kelela will be a late add to Shaky Knees please?