DEEP DIVES

DEEP DIVES

THE SMILE - CUTOUTS (ALBUM REVIEW) VIA XL RECORDINGS/REMOTE CONTROL
Jonny Blackwell Jonny Blackwell

THE SMILE - CUTOUTS (ALBUM REVIEW) VIA XL RECORDINGS/REMOTE CONTROL

One of the most interesting aspects of 'Cutouts' is how quickly it follows 'Wall of Eyes'. It’s the first time Yorke and Greenwood have released two albums in the same year since Kid A and Amnesiac. Maybe these projects needed to breathe separately, or maybe this quick-fire release pattern is how they’re embracing the moment.

Either way, the parallels between these albums are hard to ignore.

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JAMIE XX - IN WAVES (REVIEW) VIA XL RECORDINGS/REMOTE CONTROL
Jonny Blackwell Jonny Blackwell

JAMIE XX - IN WAVES (REVIEW) VIA XL RECORDINGS/REMOTE CONTROL

Nine years after the release of his Grammy, Brit, Ivor Novello, and Mercury Music Prize-nominated debut album In Colour, Jamie is set to deliver his next chapter with In Waves. Spanning 12 tracks, this new album captures the emotional highs and dynamic energy of a near-mystical night out, featuring collaborations with The Avalanches, Honey Dijon, Robyn, Kelsey Lu, John Glacier, Panda Bear, Oona Doherty, and his The xx bandmate, Romy and long-time colaborator Oliver Sim. 

Crafted over four years, marked by personal reflection, a global pandemic, a return to nightlife, and a newfound love of surfing as a form of escape, In Waves is poised to surpass the acclaim of its predecessor.

In Waves, the highly anticipated 12-track album from Jamie xx, features standout singles like "Treat Each Other Right," "Baddy on the Floor" (ft. Honey Dijon), "Life" (ft. Robyn), "All The Children" (ft. The Avalanches), and "Daffodil" (ft. Kelsey Lu, Panda Bear, and John Glacier). These tracks have already set the bar high, showcasing the English producer's signature sound.

I've enjoyed most of the singles from this album, which fans have been waiting over a decade for. Stay tuned as I dive deeper into my full review—special thanks to XL and Remote Control Records!

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