The XX - Live Paris (Black Session #306 - 2009)

I am a huge fan of The XX, from August 2009 via their appearances and huge raves from Pitchfork and Stereogum. This three-piece band from Wandsworth, UK are an eclectic mix of new-wavers, art-studio geeks, dream poppers, and raw teen musicians. Their sound has already captured many ears and they seem to be this year's Moby - selling songs to commercialize and spread their electro-indie sound. The XX, blew up my ipod, until I heard several members have left the band and tours had been re-scheduled. I kind of lost track of them after that, when they contiued to simmer and blow-up. This Paris Black Session, recorded in 2009, is an example of the overworked and sensational band - hitting the Big Country, Joy Division meets Daft Punk button. Recorded on 10/26/09 at the famed Studio 105 in Paris, France - the band make ample opportunity to display their hit singles "Crystalized" and "Heart Skipped A Beat". I think this band has a huge upside and possibly the ability to make more than one stormy and alarming album - that will hit the Pitchfork and music bloggers of the world in the nutsack. Fade to black...

The XX - Live Paris (Black Session #306 - 2009)
01. Intro
02. Crystalised
03. VCR
04. Islands
05. Heart Skipped A Beat
06. Fantasy
07. Shelter
08. Basic Space
09. Teardrops
10. Infinity
11. Night Time
12. Stars

Links in Comments