MP3s: The xx – “Basic Space” + 2 Remixes
Admittedly, I am a little late getting into London’s The xx, in comparison with other blogs, but who really gives a shit, right? The fact is their minimalist, soulful electronic sounds are growing on me and I am becoming addicted. Boy/girl vocal trade-offs? Yes, please. Perhaps their intent was to create seductive, down-tempo music that slowly wins us over. In any case, it’s working…as are the two remixes by Astromoner and Lunice. The former is more acid-house and the latter more electro with some added glitchiness. Great stuff!
{MP3} The xx – “Basic Space”
{MP3} The xx – “Basic Space” (Astronomer Remix)
{MP3} The xx – “Basic Space” (Lunice Remix)
The xx’s album is out now on Rough Trade and iTunes.
the pariah remix is great to.
Awesome, bring it on. Intellegent music for the 00’s – remember Young Marble Giants?
Funny. When I interviewed Fanfarlo for Art in the Age, we were talking about the xx and the one dude said they sounded like a cross between Sade and Young Marble Giants.
I like a few of YMG tunes, but it’s a little toooo minimal for my taste.