| The XX 20:07 - Jun 24 with 6054 views | RoyKeanesDog |
Really are amazing.
I saw them at Bestival 2010 (I think) and it was just as they started to explode. As they had broken through so rapidly, they were scheduled to perform at a smaller arena, and could've packed it out three times over. They only came to my attention that weekend, and I remember leaving thinking "wow, what have I just witnessed?".
The next year they headlined.
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| The XX on 20:09 - Jun 24 with 5664 views | Guthrum |
I met them once and yes, they did come across as likeable. No idea on the music, tho. |  |
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| The XX on 20:13 - Jun 24 with 5647 views | StokieBlue |
I'm going to have to catch that on iPlayer.
At ELO tonight with the old man, one for the oldies!
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| The XX on 20:16 - Jun 24 with 5635 views | RoyKeanesDog |
| The XX on 20:09 - Jun 24 by Guthrum |
I met them once and yes, they did come across as likeable. No idea on the music, tho. |
They come across very humble, and I think they know how good they are.
You should watch their set on iPlayer. 'Unique Style' is branded around too often, but I think it is applicable for these guys. | |
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| The XX on 20:16 - Jun 24 with 5631 views | RoyKeanesDog |
| The XX on 20:13 - Jun 24 by StokieBlue |
I'm going to have to catch that on iPlayer.
At ELO tonight with the old man, one for the oldies!
SB |
Tell them to come back on and play another record! | |
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| The XX on 20:19 - Jun 24 with 5623 views | Lord_Lucan |
| The XX on 20:13 - Jun 24 by StokieBlue |
I'm going to have to catch that on iPlayer.
At ELO tonight with the old man, one for the oldies!
SB |
Where?
I saw them last year in Amsterdam, they were fantastic. |  |
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| The XX on 20:20 - Jun 24 with 5617 views | Guthrum |
| The XX on 20:13 - Jun 24 by StokieBlue |
I'm going to have to catch that on iPlayer.
At ELO tonight with the old man, one for the oldies!
SB |
I saw the Sweet last wekend, on before Rainbow at the O2. Wasn't sure what to expect, but they were bl00dy good, actually. | |
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| The XX on 20:21 - Jun 24 with 5615 views | StokieBlue |
| The XX on 20:19 - Jun 24 by Lord_Lucan |
Where?
I saw them last year in Amsterdam, they were fantastic. |
Wembley.
Grabbing a pint and they start in ten minutes.
Should be great!
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| The XX on 20:23 - Jun 24 with 5606 views | RoyKeanesDog |
| The XX on 20:19 - Jun 24 by Lord_Lucan |
Where?
I saw them last year in Amsterdam, they were fantastic. |
You should go on iPlayer and watch The XX set Dad, I reckon you might dig them. | |
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| The XX on 20:25 - Jun 24 with 5602 views | Lord_Lucan |
| The XX on 20:23 - Jun 24 by RoyKeanesDog |
You should go on iPlayer and watch The XX set Dad, I reckon you might dig them. |
I will wait for mother to go to sleep.
Until then I think music is banned. Want to see Radiohead and Flaming Lips first. | |
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| The XX on 20:25 - Jun 24 with 5603 views | Guthrum |
| The XX on 20:16 - Jun 24 by RoyKeanesDog |
They come across very humble, and I think they know how good they are.
You should watch their set on iPlayer. 'Unique Style' is branded around too often, but I think it is applicable for these guys. |
Their minder was one of the most quietly intimidating blokes I've ever seen. Very big, very polite and very professional, but I'd hate to have got on the wrong side of him.
They are (or, at least, were then) good friends with Florence (of "and the Machine"), which was what they were doing in our backstage. She's another one who is very nice. | |
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| The XX on 20:32 - Jun 24 with 5587 views | RoyKeanesDog |
| The XX on 20:25 - Jun 24 by Guthrum |
Their minder was one of the most quietly intimidating blokes I've ever seen. Very big, very polite and very professional, but I'd hate to have got on the wrong side of him.
They are (or, at least, were then) good friends with Florence (of "and the Machine"), which was what they were doing in our backstage. She's another one who is very nice. |
Yeah I don't mind a bit of Florence either, not in the same league as The XX though.
Lowering the tone dramatically- you have triggered my memory that I met somebody at a uni house party a few years back whose claim to fame was nearly managing to finger Florence whilst she was crowd surfing at Reading Festival. | |
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| The XX on 20:35 - Jun 24 with 5579 views | RoyKeanesDog |
| The XX on 20:25 - Jun 24 by Lord_Lucan |
I will wait for mother to go to sleep.
Until then I think music is banned. Want to see Radiohead and Flaming Lips first. |
I might have to rewatch Radiohead- I was half concentrating and was convinced they didn't play any of their hits. I've since been informed that they played nearly all of them.
Didn't know you were a fan of Flaming Lips. Pretenders also played last night. Tomorrow is the big one though - Ed Sheeran headlining! | |
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| The XX on 20:37 - Jun 24 with 5575 views | Lord_Lucan |
| The XX on 20:35 - Jun 24 by RoyKeanesDog |
I might have to rewatch Radiohead- I was half concentrating and was convinced they didn't play any of their hits. I've since been informed that they played nearly all of them.
Didn't know you were a fan of Flaming Lips. Pretenders also played last night. Tomorrow is the big one though - Ed Sheeran headlining! |
I'm seeing The Pretenders later this year in Cambridge. | |
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| The XX on 20:39 - Jun 24 with 5568 views | RoyKeanesDog |
| The XX on 20:37 - Jun 24 by Lord_Lucan |
I'm seeing The Pretenders later this year in Cambridge. |
I know. Is it at the Corn Exchange? | |
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| The XX on 20:41 - Jun 24 with 5566 views | brogansnose |
Some bands you just fall in love with their music, The XX are one of those bands. Songs of pure beauty. |  | | |
| The XX on 20:46 - Jun 24 with 5560 views | RoyKeanesDog |
| The XX on 20:41 - Jun 24 by brogansnose |
Some bands you just fall in love with their music, The XX are one of those bands. Songs of pure beauty. |
Indeed. Even if you don't rate them as highly as others, I really think they are universally likeable. | |
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| The XX on 20:47 - Jun 24 with 5553 views | Lord_Lucan |
| The XX on 20:39 - Jun 24 by RoyKeanesDog |
I know. Is it at the Corn Exchange? |
Yes | |
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| The XX on 20:59 - Jun 24 with 5542 views | RoyKeanesDog |
Ah, it's a shame you won't be able to come out of it saying "that was the best gig I have ever seen at this venue". | |
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| The XX on 21:21 - Jun 24 with 5517 views | hoppy |
| The XX on 20:46 - Jun 24 by RoyKeanesDog |
Indeed. Even if you don't rate them as highly as others, I really think they are universally likeable. |
I'm not really aware of their works, to be honest. I will have a catch of that on iplayer later. I was a bit disappointed not to be able to find Ride on there this morning. I don't know if they've added that yet? |  |
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| The XX on 21:28 - Jun 24 with 5494 views | RoyKeanesDog |
| The XX on 21:21 - Jun 24 by hoppy |
I'm not really aware of their works, to be honest. I will have a catch of that on iplayer later. I was a bit disappointed not to be able to find Ride on there this morning. I don't know if they've added that yet? |
Think I saw them available earlier when flicking through. Are they any good?
Definitely watch The XX. | |
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| The XX on 21:31 - Jun 24 with 5485 views | hoppy |
| The XX on 21:28 - Jun 24 by RoyKeanesDog |
Think I saw them available earlier when flicking through. Are they any good?
Definitely watch The XX. |
When I've seen them live back in the day, they have been excellent, so if it is now available on iPlayer, I'd certainly suggest giving it a viewing. I will definitely do so with the XX later. | |
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| The XX on 22:36 - Jun 24 with 5430 views | Keaneish |
I don't dislike them but live I thought they were terrible. No different to listening to their album on MP3 in a large dark tent. |  |
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| The XX on 23:13 - Jun 24 with 5397 views | StokieBlue |
| The XX on 20:19 - Jun 24 by Lord_Lucan |
Where?
I saw them last year in Amsterdam, they were fantastic. |
I can confirm they are still fantastic.
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| The XX on 01:45 - Jun 25 with 5349 views | Kuqicoo |
Saw the XX followed by Jonsi (of Sigur Ros) at Latitude several years ago. Can honestly say it was the most beautiful and captivating couple of hours of music I've ever experienced. |  | | |
| The XX on 01:57 - Jun 25 with 5339 views | DropCliffsNotBombs |
| The XX on 01:45 - Jun 25 by Kuqicoo |
Saw the XX followed by Jonsi (of Sigur Ros) at Latitude several years ago. Can honestly say it was the most beautiful and captivating couple of hours of music I've ever experienced. |
superb
jonsi did that 'we bought a zoo' masterpiece?
edit - found it. stunning [Post edited 25 Jun 2017 1:58]
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