My first few listens of the Jamie Xx solo album have been very enjoyable- it's got the tunes, it's well paced, full of thumping and/or interesting drums and percussion, and moments of bittersweet euphoria. The sleeve's lovely too. There's a garage/dubstep influence on the some of the songs which keep it from being too tasteful and give it a rougher edge. The Rest Is Noise already sounds like being the song you're going to hear out of open windows and on TV festival coverage. Another highlight is Loud Places, sung by bandmate Romy. This recent live performance from French TV has Romy singing and guitaring, a lively percussionist, a choir and Stella from Warpaint on drums.
This definitely works for me. I'm off to investigate The Rest Is Noise now too - thanks!
ReplyDeleteIt's an absolutly great post from one of the best records this year so far, Adam. And once again you were faster than me posting this song.
ReplyDeleteMy album of the year so far. Not a piece of filler anywhere. There is an instumental version of Loud Places on the vinyl that is equally as good without Romy's vocal.
ReplyDeletethis is brilliant
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