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87 out of 100

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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 174 Ratings

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  • Summary: This is the debut album for the South London quartet.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. MSN Consumer Guide (Robert Christgau)
    Mar 4, 2011
    100
    It's hard to imagine their music getting much better. But it's not hard to imagine their lives getting much better. Which may be all their music needs.
  2. Delusions of Adequacy
    100
    The xx have made a debut that sounds utterly flawless; it's the kind of album that bands take years to create.
  3. Under The Radar
    50
    Their quest for a catchy chorus is often derailed by a love of hazy atmospherics, creating a soundtrack suited for little more than late-night navelgazing. [Fall 2009, p.72]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 78
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 78
  3. Negative: 4 out of 78
  1. TeaL.
    6
    Good, simple, but overrated. We can expect great things from The XX in the future.
    • 2 of 2 users said yes
  2. Epita
    5
    It often sounds as though Croft's really having to fight herself not to sound like a more polished sort of singer. Normally I like this less contrived approach but the album as a whole left me unimpressed. I've heard this sort of thing done before and done better.… Expand
    • 3 of 6 users said yes
  3. NicholasD
    3
    I really liked this album a lot the first time i listened to it, unfortunately the more I listen to it the more frustrated I get. Kinda like Nouvelle Vague without the excellent covers which leaves you with great voices but nothing earth shatteringly new or spectacular. Coming soon to a coffee or candle shop near you. 10 bucks says my ex-girlfriend is listening to this right now.… Expand
    • 1 of 5 users said yes

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