Coexist (album)
by The xx
Released: September 05, 2012
Indie pop
Why This Album Matters
This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.
The Album
The album's creation was influenced by the electronic dance scene and personal experiences during their touring break. "Coexist" is the second studio album by English indie pop band The xx, released on September 5, 2012, by Young Turks. After a hiatus following their 2009 debut album, the band members began writing individually before recording Coexist from November 2011 to May 2012.
Inside the Recording
Jamie Smith, the band's producer and DJ, played a significant role in its production.
Interesting Facts
The album is known for its minimalist style…
The album is known for its minimalist style, characterized by spatial arrangements, simple chord progressions, and a focus on tension with minimal dynamic variation.
Smith's production blends programmed beats with live percussion…
Smith's production blends programmed beats with live percussion, while the lyrics by Romy Madley Croft and Oliver Sim explore themes of a failing relationship and emotional dynamics using inner monologues and metaphors.
The band supported the album with a tour…
The band supported the album with a tour across Europe and North America and released singles including "Angels" and "Chained.".
Essential Tracks
Angels
The band supported the album with a tour across Europe and North America and released singles including "Angels" and "Chained.".
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Reception
Coexist debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and was certified platinum in Europe, with over 400,000 copies sold. It charted in the top 10 in multiple countries and received critical acclaim, being listed among the year's top-ten albums by several music publications.
The Complete Album Story
"Coexist" is the second studio album by English indie pop band The xx, released on September 5, 2012, by Young Turks. After a hiatus following their 2009 debut album, the band members began writing individually before recording Coexist from November 2011 to May 2012. The album's creation was influenced by the electronic dance scene and personal experiences during their touring break. Jamie Smith, the band's producer and DJ, played a significant role in its production.
The album is known for its minimalist style, characterized by spatial arrangements, simple chord progressions, and a focus on tension with minimal dynamic variation. Smith's production blends programmed beats with live percussion, while the lyrics by Romy Madley Croft and Oliver Sim explore themes of a failing relationship and emotional dynamics using inner monologues and metaphors.
Coexist debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and was certified platinum in Europe, with over 400,000 copies sold. It charted in the top 10 in multiple countries and received critical acclaim, being listed among the year's top-ten albums by several music publications. The band supported the album with a tour across Europe and North America and released singles including "Angels" and "Chained."
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