The xx - I See You

I See You is more musically engaging than its lackluster predecessor, but the awkward sadness and sensuality remain.

The xx- Coexist

On their sophomore effort, London dream pop outfit the xx drum up more of the skeletal, emotive style their first album delivered.

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The xx- Coexist

After a three-year silence, London's minimalistic indie pop group The xx is back with their sophomore album. Titled Coexist, the record is the followup to 2009's (sort of) self-titled xx. The band has made it available to stream via an embeddable widget, which you can find above.

Those who gravitated towards the first The xx album specifically for its sparse sonic approach are likely not to be disappointed with the instrumentation here; it's as stripped down as it ever has been with the group. However, this isn't to suggest that the group hasn't made any changes. The heavy post-punk influence on their debut has been swapped out for prominent future garage elements, perhaps mirroring member Jamie xx's recent success with the genre (e.g. the Gil Scott-Heron remix album We're New Here). This new production style lends The xx's music a smoother and more understated edge, allowing the group to take on a more intimate form than they have in the past. These songs aren't as structurally developed as they could be, but regardless, it is difficult not to admire the band's penchant for delivering subtly passionate music.

REMIX WEDNESDAY!

1. Yeasayer- O.N.E. (Remixed by Teen Daze)

2. Chromeo- Don't Turn the Lights On (Remixed by Aeroplane)

3. Silver Columns- Always On (Remixed by Caribou)

4. Squarepusher- Cryptic Notion (Remixed by Mr. Ozio)

5. The xx- Basic Space (Remixed by Pariah)

Bonus remix albums:

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