No 1: The xx – xx

Evocative of late-night London and blessed with a musical naivety, the xx crafted a minimalist sound that was theirs aloneMuch was made of the various influences that went into the xx's debut album: from Aaliyah and Portishead to the spooked-out sound of dubstep. But in many ways what sets this record apart from the class of 2009 was its seeming lack of influence. Still unsure of their singing voices, still teaching themselves new tricks on their respective instruments, this stunning debut album...

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