XX
by The xx
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XX is ranked as the best album by The xx.
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XX track list
The tracks on this album have an average rating of 82 out of 100 (all tracks have been rated).
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Album ratings | Avg. album rating |
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| 4 days ago | AngelBecerra | 1,119 | 78/100 | |
| 03/24/2026 19:58 |  Milhaud | 1,894 | 70/100 | |
| 03/11/2026 14:58 | Jakor | 5,253 | 68/100 | |
| 02/24/2026 00:31 | TastyandTemptin | 3,092 | 72/100 | |
| 01/31/2026 22:26 | wizardalien | 804 | 48/100 |
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This album is rated in the top 2% of all albums on BestEverAlbums.com. This album has a Bayesian average rating of 78.5/100, a mean average of 76.9/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 78.5/100. The standard deviation for this album is 16.8.
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nextorgd 02/27/2026 21:17 | #313370
The xx's debut is a refuge. In a world that overwhelms us with noise and speed, this album dared to whisper, reminding us that silence, too, has melody.
Listening to it is like entering a dark room where only two voices exist, searching for each other without ever quite touching. Romy and Oliver's guitars don't shout; they drip like rain on glass, while Jamie xx's rhythms beat like a heart trying to remain calm amidst a suppressed desire.
It's the soundtrack to what goes unspoken: to glances in empty hallways, to shared intimacy in the early hours, and to that loneliness that feels less burdensome when someone else sings it for you. The XX taught us that to move the world, you don't need to raise your voice, but rather have the courage to show your vulnerability.
It is, quite simply, the beauty of the minimal, made eternal.
This record creates a vibe that is rare and spectacular. From the opening haunting notes of the intro through every expression of longing, this album makes you pay attention.
Her voice is better than his, but the sum of the parts is better still. And the bass notes (guitar? synth?) are so bone rattingly dirty that my first thought was that I had been caught doing something wrong. Great effort.
Such a unique album. So simple yet so effective. My highlights are Crystalised, VCR, Islands, Intro and Night Time. a very easy listen, no filler tracks.
VictorVale 09/14/2021 12:31 | #273704
Um pouco sombrio e digo isso como uma qualidade!
Timestarter 07/04/2021 21:43 | #271343
Highlights:
- Intro
- Crystalised
- Night Time
pjohnsongolf 01/11/2021 03:32 | #264181
I can see why people aren’t the biggest fan of this album. But this album’s atmosphere is magical and some tracks really stand out.
teague 09/07/2020 02:49 | #257842
I really like the atmosphere, the songwriting and performances are great (even if I don't particularly like the male vocalist at all). It sounds unmastered to me though, there's something about it that sounds like it's still in the development stage. I guess it could be seen as charming, I just find it a bit distracting and even annoying at times.
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Montpejo 03/12/2020 02:37 | #248665
Highlights:
Intro
Islands
Basic Space
Crystalised
VCR
Heart Skipped A Beat
Infinity
Shelter
Minimalistic indie dream pop that almost reaches perfection. Intro might be one of the most iconic album openers ever. The xx debut reminds us that music that is spacially aware can also be catchy and even danceable.
Favorite tracks: Islands, Intro, VCR
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