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    The xx

    Kendrick Lamar, Father John Misty, Migos Β© Interscope, Sub Pop, 300
    Evergreen

    Best Songs of 2017 (So Far): Edition 2.0 | Year in Review

    Kendrick Lamar, Father John Misty, and Migos are among the artists responsible for the 60 best songs of 2017 (so far): Edition 2.0.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 11, 2017 ago
    Best Albums of 2017-2.0 Β© Interscope, Sub Pop, Mercury, Nonesuch, Southeastern
    Album πŸ’Ώ

    25 Best Albums of 2017 (So Far) 2.0 | The Musical Hype

    Kendrick Lamar (DAMN.), Father John Misty (Pure Comedy), and Chris Stapleton (From A Room: Volume 1) lead the list of 25 best albums of 2017 (so far).

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJuly 5, 2017 ago
    Kendrick Lamar, Father John Misty, Migos Β© Interscope, Sub Pop, 300
    Evergreen

    30 Best Songs of 2017 (So Far) | Year in Review Playlist

    Kendrick Lamar, Father John Misty, and Migos are among the artists responsible for the 30 best songs of 2017 (so far). 

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 12, 2017 ago
    20 Best Albums of 2017 (So Far) Β© Interscope, Sub Pop, Mercury, Columbia, Blue Note
    Album πŸ’Ώ

    20 Best Albums of 2017 (So Far) | The Musical Hype

    Kendrick Lamar (DAMN.), Father John Misty (Pure Comedy), and Chris Stapleton (From A Room: Volume 1) lead the list of 20 best albums of 2017 (so far).

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJune 2, 2017 ago
    The xx, I See You [πŸ“·: Young Turks]
    Columns

    Billboard 200 Grooves: The xx Scores the Sole Top-10 Debut

    The Weeknd (Starboy) spends a third consecutive week at no. 1 (four nonconsecutive overall). The xx finds themselves in the runner-up slot with β€˜I See You.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 25, 2017 ago
    The Weeknd, Starboy Β© Republic
    Columns

    Billboard: The Weeknd Earns His Fourth Week at No. 1

    The xx (I See You) settle for the no. 2 spot while The Weeknd (Starboy) secures a fourth nonconsecutive week at no. 1 on the Billboard 200.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 23, 2017 ago
    Dropkick Murphys, 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory Β© Dropkick Murphys
    Columns

    Billboard 200: Dropkick Murphys Debut at No. 8

    In another slow January sales week, Dropkicks Murphys earn the highest debut on the Billboard 200 with 11 Short Stories of Pain & Glory landing at no. 8.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 17, 2017 ago
    The xx, I See You Β© Young Turks
    Album πŸ’Ώ

    The xx, I See You | Album Review πŸ’Ώ

    The xx return with cool, calm, and collected third album, β€˜I See You.’ Chemistry, production, and vocals are major selling points.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 16, 2017 ago
    The xx, I See You [πŸ“·: Young Turks]
    LGBTQ

    The xx, Say Something Loving | Track Review 🎡

    Ahead of album I See You, The xx releases a second intriguing single, β€œSay Something Loving.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 12, 2017 ago
    The xx, I See You [πŸ“·: Young Turks]
    Music

    Music Shopping List: The xx Returns

    The xx (I See You) and The Flaming Lips (Oczy Mlody) are among albums to consider buying on Friday, January 13, 2017.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsJanuary 9, 2017 ago

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