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Stefan — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:34:21 -0000

I absolutely loved the album, and I don't hate Elle. The first listen is definitely not the one that made me love the album.

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maggie may — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:17:59 -0000

wow, it's interesting how polarizing this band seems to be. that alone shouuld attest to something, eh?

no, of course none of us lowly commenters can convince you to fall in love. but with such a heated discussion, one can still hope you give them another chance, at the least.

this is one of the best albums i've heard in years. i cannot stop listening.

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golden — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:32:40 -0000

you really need to listen to this album more than once. Its a growing one.
Take a look at the pitchfork review.

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evanvame — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 21:00:54 -0000

i love this album. for more oin this vein check out the free album "E Z Listening For Suicides" at darkjet.com

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Ben — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:09:41 -0000

god this album is bloody boring. album of the year? crystalized is good but the other songs are just basically lesser versions of it.
good review!

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Sixto — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:52:02 -0000

Well well lil missy, seems like you stirred up a real hornet's nest with this one but hey, it got you a few moments of blogdom spotlight. For what its worth I think you have confused "apathy" with restraint, (a are thing in music these days).

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jane — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 19:34:26 -0000

Don't wish death upon yer but we love The XX

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Moby — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 06:30:28 -0000

Love the album!!! Totaly disagree with your review but also totaly disagree with the stick you have been getting.

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damien — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 23:31:55 -0000

Well said, sir! I'm listening to the album now on Lala and on first listen it's neither terrible nor the greatest thing I've ever heard; but it's definitely not worth wishing death upon someone over.

That said, I think it may grow on me. It's minimalist production reminds me a tiny bit of Young Marble Giants (whom I came to love far, far too late in life). I'll give it another spin and see if I like it any more.

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jake — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:33:53 -0000

haven't heard the album but read 2 reviews. This one & a more positive one- normal, people have different tastes. But reading the reviews.. jeez. Wishing death on someone (by jumping off a bridge no less) because they are (v reasonably) critical of an album you like? That really is 'pretty much amazing'. and pathetic.

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Thu, 27 Aug 2009 17:58:32 -0000

I think this an excellent album, from start to finish.

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djdnfon — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:03:51 -0000

exactly, i love this band, but i'm not giving this reviewer a hard time because she didn't. Not every review can please everybody, and if the reviewer took a neutral stance, trying not to upset anybody, then it wouldn't be worth reading...

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PerlonKid — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:59:48 -0000

Spot on sir!

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Joey — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:07:12 -0000

Gotta agree with the last comment. Most things are pretty much subjective, but did ya not know Fronch, the web is populated by a lotta very creepy people. Methinks everyone should just take a chill pill.

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Fronch — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:28:47 -0000

What's with all the outrage? You read a review and did not agree with the opinion. Are you going to pester her until she changes her mind? You need to step outside your little bubble once in a while. Not everyone will like the same music you do. And as for Pete who did "a tiny bit of research" on the critic, well, that's a little creepy. Reviews are all about opinions. Not everyone has to get into lockstep with yours.

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Pete — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 04:07:56 -0000

Did a tiny bit of research on this, (self styled critic), and wait for it....she's a Kiwi media student who loves the Beastie Boys, nuff said. It's time to give this woman a break and move on peps.

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Mandy — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 03:47:33 -0000

Respect the fact that everyone is entitled to their own opinion but...if you're really a muso, how is it that you don't get The XX.

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Henry — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 21:24:43 -0000

I give this review 45/100 - Awful. Has lots to say but is way off the mark. Forgettable.

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Elle Hunt — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:14:29 -0000

Thanks Liam - as you can see, the xx didn't do anything for me, but I enjoyed reading your review... perhaps they'll grow on me with future listens. In any case, I really appreciate your reasonable response!

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tascam — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:13:13 -0000

worst review i've seen this week. and i've read plenty.

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Liam Flanders — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:44:58 -0000

Don't agree with the review, although I won't discount all of your future reviews as your entitled to your opinion. I feel The xx create so much from so little and there's more to be uncovered with every listen.

Check out my review @ http://www.audiobounty.com/...

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Fergus — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:35:24 -0000

Saw The XX live at Hoxton Hall last night, they were awesome. Sorry to have to say this but in future all of your music reviews will have to be taken with a pinch of salt and accompanied by a government health warning

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Henry — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:22:12 -0000

Don't quit your day job.

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Catherine — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:32:50 -0000

Seeing as how you confused Jamie T with Jamie Smith it does not surprise me one little bit that you did not get all the subtle good stuff on the album. Love it myself.

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Will — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 07:48:51 -0000

Duno what your on about cos this is one of the best albums ive heard for a while!
Im pretty hard to please when it comes to music but what The XX have done here is created an album that i have been listenin to on repeat since 10am this mornin and havent skipped a track yet. And thats very rare for me.

Im sure theyre only gunna get bigger this year.