85 - The XX

At number 85 is a British alternative band, The XX. The XX released their debut album, "XX" in 2009.

Wiki - The xx are a three-piece band from Wandsworth, south west London, England, formed in 2005. The four original band members met at Elliott School, notable for alumni including Hot Chip, Burial and Four Tet. Originally a four-piece band, keyboardist Baria Qureshi left the group citing exhaustion as the reason.

The group's debut album, xx, was met with critical acclaim, with a "universal acclaim" ranking on Metacritic. It also ranked well on "best of the year" lists with Rolling Stone placing it at #9 and NME placing it at #2. NME also placed them at number 6 in the 2009 NME The Future 50 list.

Best Songs -

VCR
Islands
Heart Skipped a Beat
Stars
Night Time
Basic Space

Favorite Lyric -

"I am yours now
So now I don't ever have to leave
I've been found out
So now I'll never explore" - Islands

The XX are a unique blend of indie rock with melodic hip-hop, but still manage to maintain a chill persona.

Want a snippet? Listen to:
VCR


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