Ever since their self-titled debut album propelled them into the spotlight by claiming the 2009 Mercury Prize, The xx have been pigeonholed as being dark and moody due to their distinctive skeletal sound and wardrobe of endless black garments, with their equally minimalist 2012 follow-up, Coexist, doing little to shake off those labels. On the face of it, the London trio’s return certainly seems like it’s been perfectly scheduled. Browse Soundtracks New Releases Charts Buy Mp3 Music Online / The XX / XX.
No matter how you frame it, January is widely regarded as a bit of a bummer.