xx

The xx is the 2009 debut album by the English band The xx, built around sparse, minimalist arrangements, hushed male and female vocal interplay and subtle electronic production by Jamie xx. The songs pair delicate guitar lines and restrained beats with intimate, often nocturnal lyrics about love and relationships, using space and silence as core elements of the sound. Its understated blend of indie pop, dream pop and electronic textures established the band's signature aesthetic and influenced subsequent alternative pop artists.