The xx put out one of our favorite records this year and to our enjoyment there are a few bonus tracks that were not included on that album. The first track, “Do You Mind” is an erotic conversation featuring the bands harmonic call-and-return vocals back by blistering drum beats. The second song is something special, a creeping cover of Aaliyah’s “Hot Like Fire” that was only available on the bands debut single on 7″ vinyl, and limited to 500 copies. Enjoy these tracks and tell us where The xx record charts on your top records of the year.
The xx – Hot Like Fire (Aaliyah Cover)
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best debut of the year so far, no! best album so far. can not see it being topped.
everything they have put out hasn’t been anything less than stunning
I dont know its a great album and definitely in my top 10 but I dont think its my best of the year with Merriweather Post Pavilion having been released.
Best debut most definitely.
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