I See You (The xx album)
| I See You | ||||
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| Studio album by The xx | ||||
| Released | 13 January 2017 | |||
| Recorded | March 2014 – August 2016 | |||
| Studio | Studios in New York City, Los Angeles, Marfa, Reykjavík, and London | |||
| Length | 39:15 | |||
| Label | Young Turks | |||
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| Singles from I See You | ||||
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I See You is the upcoming third studio album by the English indie pop band The xx, planned for release on 13 January 2017 on the Young Turks label.[1] It is the follow-up to their sophomore album Coexist, and is their first release in more than four years.
The band announced the album while announcing frequent collaborator Rodaidh McDonald for its production and reportedly working on it on May 2014. Member Jamie xx released his solo debut In Colour in May 2015 and reflected that it would influence the sound and aesthetic of I See You.
The band has stated that the record will have a more distinctive sound and a more positive, open and "expansive" concept than the previous two albums. It was promoted with the lead single; "On Hold", released 12 November 2016.
Background and production
After the release of The xx's studio album, Coexist in 2012, the band announced that they were working on a follow-up to their sophomore effort on May 2014, and that they were recording at Marfa Recording Co. in Marfa, Texas with producer Rodaidh McDonald.[2] Meanwhile, fellow band member and producer Jamie xx released his solo debut, In Colour, in May 2015 and stated that his debut would reflect the new album's concept and departure from their sound. The album was recorded between March 2014 and August 2016 at studios in New York City, Los Angeles, Marfa, London, and Reykjavík.[1]
On November 2015, the band would continue working on the album until December and slated the new album's release for 2016.[3] However, on October 2016, they announced that they were still recording the album, but shared a curated playlist and added tour dates.[4] On November 7, snippets of possible songs were posted to the band's Spotify page, with the album's possible title and songs posted on Shazam via Reddit users.[5] On November 10, the album and its release date was officially announced.
Composition
The album, as stated by Jamie xx, has "definitely informed what we're doing", and will be a departure from the previous sound marked by Coexist and xx, as well as a "completely different concept".[6] The band also stated that the album is "more outward-looking, open and expansive".[7]
Tour
The xx went on a world tour in 2017. The first leg of the tour was in Europe from February, 8 through March 17, 2017
Leg 1 x Europe
- February 8, 2017 x Stockholm, Sweden x Hovet
- February 10, 2017 x Copenhagen, Denmark x Forum
- February 12, 2017 x Hamburg Germany x Sporthalle
- February 13, 2017 x Amsterdam, Netherlands x Heineken Music Hall
- February 14, 2017 x Paris, France x Zenith
- February 15, 2017 x Paris, France x Zenith
- February 17, 2017 x Strasbourg, France x Zenith
- February 18, 2017 x Basel, Switzerland x St.Jakob Arena
- February 20, 2017 x Milan, Italy x Mediolanum Forum
- February 21, 2017 x Lyon, France x Halle Tony Garnier
- February 23, 2017 x Vienna, Austria x Marx Halle
- February 24, 2017 x Munich, Germany x Zenith
- February 25, 2017 x Berlin, Germany x Arena Berlin
- February 26, 2017 x Frankfurt, Germany x Jahrhunderthalle
- February 28, 2017 x Dusseldorf, Germany x Mitsubishi Electric Halle
- March 01, 2017 x Brussels, Belgium x Forest National
- March 02, 2017 x Brussels, Belgium x Forest National
- March 04, 2017 x Nottingham, UK x Motorpoint Arena
- March 05, 2017 x Manchester, UK x O2 Apollo
- March 06, 2017 x Manchester, UK x O2 Apollo
- March 08, 2017 x London, UK x O2 Academy Brixton
- March 09, 2017 x London, UK x O2 Academy Brixton
- March 10, 2017 x London, UK x O2 Academy Brixton
- March 11, 2017 x London, UK x O2 Academy Brixton
- March 13, 2017 x London, UK x O2 Academy Brixton
- March 14, 2017 x London, UK x O2 Academy Brixton
- March 15, 2017 x London, UK x O2 Academy Brixton
- March 17, 2017 x Cardiff x Motorpoint Arena
Leg 2 x South America
- March 23, 2017 x Bogota, Columbia x Esterio Picnic Festival
- March 25, 2017 x Sao Paulo, Brazil x Lollapalooza Brazil
- March 31, 2017 x Buenos Aires, Argentina x Lollapalooza Argentina
- April 02, 2017 x Santiago, Chile x Lollapalooza Chile
Leg 3 x Europe
- June 01, 2017 x Barcelona. Spain x Primavera Sound Festival
- June 02, 2017 x Barcelona. Spain x Primavera Sound Festival
- June 03, 2017 x Barcelona. Spain x Primavera Sound Festival
Promotion
Singles
The album's lead single, "On Hold", was released on 10 November 2016 and premiered on the band's YouTube account, ahead of the album's announcement and release date.[8]
Live performances
The xx appeared as the musical guest of Saturday Night Live's 42nd season episode with host Kristen Wiig on 19 November 2016.[9]
Track listing
| Regular version[10] | ||||
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| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
| 1. | "Dangerous" | 4:10 | ||
| 2. | "Say Something Loving" | 3:58 | ||
| 3. | "Lips" | 3:20 | ||
| 4. | "A Violent Noise" | 3:47 | ||
| 5. | "Performance" | 4:06 | ||
| 6. | "Replica" | 4:09 | ||
| 7. | "Brave for You" | 4:13 | ||
| 8. | "On Hold" | 3:44 | ||
| 9. | "I Dare You" | 3:53 | ||
| 10. | "Test Me" | 3:55 | ||
Total length: |
39:15 | |||
| Vinyl box set[11] | ||||
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| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
| 11. | "Naive" | |||
| 12. | "Season Run" | |||
| 13. | "Brave for You" (Marfa demo) | |||
Notes
- "On Hold" samples Hall & Oates' "I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)".[12]
References
- 1 2 Sodomsky, Sam; Monroe, Jazz (10 November 2016). "The xx Announce New Album I See You". Pitchfork. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- ↑ "The xx reveal third album recording sessions in Texas". Retrieved 15 November 2016.
- ↑ "The xx will be releasing new songs and an album in 2016". Retrieved 15 November 2016.
- ↑ "The xx Will Tour Soon And Are Working On A New Album | SPIN". Spin. 10 October 2016. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
- ↑ Young, Alex (7 November 2016). "New album from The xx possibly titled I See You, features 12 songs". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
- ↑ Amy Davidson (12 May 2015). "Jamie xx has hinted at what to expect from The xx's new album". DigitalSpy. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
- ↑ Shepherd, Jack (10 November 2016). "The XX announce new album I See You, release first single 'On Hold'". The Independent. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
- ↑ Young, Alex (10 November 2016). "The xx announce new album, I See You, share "On Hold" — listen". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
- ↑ Crucchiola, Jordan (10 November 2016). "Kristen Wiig to Host Saturday Night Live With Musical Guest the xx". Vulture. Retrieved 14 November 2016 – via New York Media, LLC.
- ↑ "I See You by The xx on Apple Music". iTunes Store (US). Apple. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- ↑ "THE XX - I SEE YOU BOXSET". The xx. Retrieved 11 November 2016.
- ↑ "The xx Share New Song "On Hold," Sample Hall and Oates: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 11 November 2016.