Philadelphia Weekly

The xx

It seems there are two distinct schools of thought surrounding The xx. The first, and most popular, would have you believe the Mercury Award-winning London trio are twisted creative geniuses, purveyors of brooding, post-club comedown and introspective slow-burners, crafting dubstep-infused, bass-heavy soundtracks to a grim, new urban dystopia. Then there’s those of a less beneficent persuasion—this writer included—who can’t get their heads around the critical and commercial adulation afforded so generously, seeing The xx as little more than a bargain-basement Massive Attack, albeit a beautifully produced bargain-basement Massive Attack, minus the dope-fueled paranoia and suggestions of deviant sex. That said, it would appear that the beautiful young things of Philadelphia have voted firmly with their feet—and wallets, as this gig sold out almost as soon as it was announced. Kids these days, eh?
-Neil Ferguson

8pm. $30. With Chairlift. Electric Factory, 421 N. Seventh St. 215.627.1332. electricfactory.info
 

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WHEN
Monday, October 29, 2012
Recurring: ONCE

TIME & PRICE
8pm. $30.

WHERE
Electric Factory , 421 N. Seventh St., Philadelphia, PA
One time only on 10/29/2012. .

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