Woodinblack Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 I didn't mind them, didn't really like them or hate them, which may be worse than the other extremes. Wanted to hear what their other stuff was like - they have a track on rocksmith which was playable but a bit dull, so wondered if it was a fluke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Thought Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 (edited) They are playing at the Eden Project down the road from me this very night-supported by Chic! Bit of an anti-climax, I would imagine. I'm not going, BTW, and wouldn't be even if I wasn't working. Edited July 2, 2013 by Deep Thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyBob09 Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Haha, I'm quite the opposite to a lot of people here. I'm a big, big fan of The XX. I love their music and only wish I could write like them. Jamie XX, the guy on keys/samples/drums/etc etc is one very talented man and when i saw them live the first time, I was really surprised they could pulled off what they do live, due to the amount of production on the albums. I thought their performance at Glasto was exactly expected of them and I didn't feel they disappointed. I totally 'get' their music and I really enjoy it. They're not The Rolling Stones, and they're not in your face exciting but I feel their music is honest and they're not trying to be anything that they're not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 [quote name='iceonaboy' timestamp='1372761046' post='2129507'] I just listened to them for the first time today after reading this thread, and I have to say, I like them [/quote] I laso missed the Glasto set and watched a bit last night. I also liked them, a lot in fact, they are vaguely fascinating and I hope they're in it for the long haul. Really good music and lyrics, lovely moody stage set, and I adore the bassist's drug-addled-failed-ballet-dancer moves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 [quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1372765668' post='2129577'] I laso missed the Glasto set and watched a bit last night. I also liked them, a lot in fact, they are vaguely fascinating and I hope they're in it for the long haul. Really good music and lyrics, lovely moody stage set, and I adore the bassist's drug-addled-failed-ballet-dancer moves [/quote] I think they are mesmerising. I hope to see them on Friday. Sublime light show and I love the tragic darkness they portray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 [quote name='AndyBob09' timestamp='1372760855' post='2129504'] Haha, I'm quite the opposite to a lot of people here. I'm a big, big fan of The XX. I love their music and only wish I could write like them. Jamie XX, the guy on keys/samples/drums/etc etc is one very talented man and when i saw them live the first time, I was really surprised they could pulled off what they do live, due to the amount of production on the albums. I thought their performance at Glasto was exactly expected of them and I didn't feel they disappointed. I totally 'get' their music and I really enjoy it. They're not The Rolling Stones, and they're not in your face exciting but I feel their music is honest and they're not trying to be anything that they're not. [/quote] WHAT A FANTASTIC GIFTED BASS PLAYER.............HE'S DEFINITELY IN MY TOP 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stag Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 [quote name='steantval' timestamp='1372881494' post='2131180'] WHAT A FANTASTIC GIFTED BASS PLAYER.............HE'S DEFINITELY IN MY TOP 3. [/quote] What.... As in... "Best ever?" Really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skychaserhigh Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 (edited) I thought they were interesting . Not my cup of tea and I couldn't listen to them for a long time but at least they do something different. Edited July 3, 2013 by skychaserhigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 [quote name='Stag' timestamp='1372890239' post='2131399'] What.... As in... "Best ever?" Really? [/quote] It's about the music, not the technique Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottomfeed Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 [quote name='AndyBob09' timestamp='1372760855' post='2129504'] Haha, I'm quite the opposite to a lot of people here. I'm a big, big fan of The XX. I love their music and only wish I could write like them. Jamie XX, the guy on keys/samples/drums/etc etc is one very talented man and when i saw them live the first time, I was really surprised they could pulled off what they do live, due to the amount of production on the albums. I thought their performance at Glasto was exactly expected of them and I didn't feel they disappointed. I totally 'get' their music and I really enjoy it. They're not The Rolling Stones, and they're not in your face exciting but I feel their music is honest and they're not trying to be anything that they're not. [/quote] I agree... found them quite captivating & refreshing... Have got hold of the 1st two albums since [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 Watched it liked it, put me into a light sleep half way through, I may buy the album and listen to it late at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 [quote name='Stag' timestamp='1372890239' post='2131399'] What.... As in... "Best ever?" Really? [/quote] I was joking. Most people could probably learn to play bass like that guy in one evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 [quote name='steantval' timestamp='1372972809' post='2132439'] I was joking. Most people could probably learn to play bass like that guy in one evening. [/quote]I think his bass lines are very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 Well I just watched the whole set on YouTube having never heard any of their material before and I can't decide if I've just been blown away or not. At times The XX sound majestic and glorious and the vocals and the melody join together beautifully. Other times just a big bag of "huh?". I didn't like how they seemed to skip past all the parts that could've sounded great. A lot of the times there's loads of tension developing in the song and then there's no pay off; no release. Infuriating! I really liked the way that they share the vocals and I particularly like the sections where there seems to be some kind of dialogue between the pair of them. As if they're having a conversation with each other or telling the listener a story together. it's fascinating to watch and I think that it has to be one of the main attractions of the band. I enjoyed watching the show definitely. The lighting and the 'look' striking and certainly unusual for Glasto. Monochromatic, stripped back, dramatic, industrial. Quite meloncholic I thought. Anyway, I dont know. The XX certainly challenge many of the rules that exist in popular music these days and it's uncomfortable to listen to. But strip back the effects and the production and the songs are there. Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 [quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1372982624' post='2132574'] Well I just watched the whole set on YouTube having never heard any of their material before and I can't decide if I've just been blown away or not. At times The XX sound majestic and glorious and the vocals and the melody join together beautifully. Other times just a big bag of "huh?". I didn't like how they seemed to skip past all the parts that could've sounded great. A lot of the times there's loads of tension developing in the song and then there's no pay off; no release. Infuriating! I really liked the way that they share the vocals and I particularly like the sections where there seems to be some kind of dialogue between the pair of them. As if they're having a conversation with each other or telling the listener a story together. it's fascinating to watch and I think that it has to be one of the main attractions of the band. I enjoyed watching the show definitely. The lighting and the 'look' striking and certainly unusual for Glasto. Monochromatic, stripped back, dramatic, industrial. Quite meloncholic I thought. Anyway, I dont know. The XX certainly challenge many of the rules that exist in popular music these days and it's uncomfortable to listen to. But strip back the effects and the production and the songs are there. Truckstop [/quote] Beautifully put. You have the essence of them, right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 [quote name='steantval' timestamp='1372972809' post='2132439'] I was joking. Most people could probably learn to play bass like that guy in one evening. [/quote] You could teach prople to use a pencil in one evening. Doesn't mean they'll be writing anything worth reading in one evening does it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 [quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1373019956' post='2132814'] You could teach prople to use a pencil in one evening. Doesn't mean they'll be writing anything worth reading in one evening does it. [/quote] You really need to spell before using a pencil. What's "prople"..............he he. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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