Reviews4 stars out of 5 -- "When Oliver Sims sings along on 'Heart Skipped a Beat,' the boy-girl vocals create a hushed after-the-party mood of frustration and desire.", "Working without a live drummer, the xx manipulate airy, lingering negative space as well as any band going.", "They channel Sun Studios via Chris Isaak, while nodding to slowcore kings Low and sweater-weather stalwarts Yo La Tengo..."
Additional InformationThey craft haunting synth-fueled melancholia that exudes disillusionment, coy sexuality, and, sometimes, even innocence, all at once.