Following up a debut classic album is a tall order for sure and these Londoners didn't disappoint with this stellar sophomore outing. The distance and space created by the separation anxiety that the characters are feeling is utilized so well by Jamie xx's production and the to-die-for vocals of Romy and Oliver.
The xx may be icy, but they pack a lot of soul into their music. The way the band evolved and honed their strengths, rather than throw the kitchen-sink at the creative process is admirable as fuck. This long player has the longevity of an age and that's to be toasted.
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