The xx - Angels

Arguably it's a bit samey to the stuff on their first album, but when the material's so undeniably lush and melodic who cares if it's samey. 'Angels' is a sparse track with more of the delicate vocals that we've come to expect from front girl Romy, the lyrics are uttered softly yet still retain a powerful poeticism as they drift over distant guitars.

It's a melancholic tune but at least we can rejoice in the fact that The xx are making more music.