Jamie xx
In Waves [ Young / XL / CD - released 20/Sep/2024 ] In Waves is a melancholy paradise of bliss, heartbreak, and introspection. The story of a journey where you merge into the divine pulse of shadows, light, and dancefloor rhythms. A strobelite epiphany about the illimitable possibilities and spiritual... |
The xx
Coexist [ Young Turks / CD - released 7/Sep/2012 ] The sound of 'Coxist' marks a continuation of what one critic described as "arrestingly melancholy". The Eno-meets-808, aural tone that is hardwired into introspection. |
Gil Scott-Heron & Jamie xx
We're New Here [ XL Recordings / CD - released 28/Feb/2011 ] Gil Scott-Heron proved he still had it on 2010's I'm New Here, his first album in 16 years. Simultaneously, Jamie Smith (aka Jamie xx) established himself as a sonic architect on his band's moody, minimal debut, then as a producer remixing... |
Jamie xx
In Colour [ Young Turks / CD - released 29/May/2015 ] The release of In Colour comes on the back of an incredible six year creative period for Jamie xx, which has seen him alternate effortlessly between his role as founding member and producer of The xx, and creator of more electronic and club... |
Jamie xx
In Waves (Black Vinyl LP) [ Young / XL / LP - released 20/Sep/2024 ] In Waves is a melancholy paradise of bliss, heartbreak, and introspection. The story of a journey where you merge into the divine pulse of shadows, light, and dancefloor rhythms. A strobelite epiphany about the illimitable possibilities and spiritual... |
Montserrat Figueras (canto) / Hesperion XX (featuring Jordi Savall)
Entremeses del Siglo de Oro: Lope de Vega y su tiempo 1550 - 1650 [ Alia Vox / SACD - released 19/Oct/2003 ] The predominant role played by music in Spanish Golden Age theatre is one of the hallmarks of the rich theatrical tradition on the Iberian peninsula. - On Hybrid Super Audio CD (SACD) format, presented in DSD stereo sound. PLAYABLE ON ANY CD SYSTEM. |
MONTEVERDI / PERI / FONTEI / STROZZI
Battaglie & Lamenti - 1600-1660 Montserrat Figueras, Hesperion XX!, Jordi Savall [ Alia Vox / CD - released 16/Jul/2001 ] Early Italian Composers performed authentically by Jordi Savall |
The xx
Coexist (LP & CD) [ Young Turks / LP/CD - released 7/Sep/2012 ] The sound of 'Coexist' marks a continuation of what one critic described as "arrestingly melancholy". The Eno-meets-808, aural tone that is hardwired into introspection. "Strangely exhilarating. The thrill is emotional and... |
The xx
Coexist (10th Anniversary Limited Edition LP) [ Young / LP - released 13/Jan/2023 ] With Coexist, The xx defied any perceived "difficult second album" pressures to create a record that cemented their status as a truly global breakout act. On the follow up to their acclaimed, era-defining debut, the London based trio of Romy Madly... |
The xx
I See You [ Young Turks / CD - released 13/Jan/2017 ] I See You marks a new era for the London trio of Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim and Jamie Smith, both sonically and in terms of process. For while xx and Coexist were both made in relative isolation in... |
The xx
I See You (LP) [ Young Turks / LP - released 13/Jan/2017 ] I See You marks a new era for the London trio of Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim and Jamie Smith, both sonically and in terms of process. For while xx and Coexist were both made in relative isolation in London, I See You was recorded between March 2014... |
The xx
xx (LP) [ Young Turks / LP - released 24/Aug/2009 ] Debuts as fully formed and confident as the xx's self-titled first album are rare, but then, there is very little that is typical about this band or their music. Their influences are wide-ranging -- traces of post-punk, dream pop, dubstep, indie pop,... |
The xx
The xx [ Young Turks / CD - released 17/Aug/2009 ] The eponymous debut from South London four-piece the XX is a fine collection of delicate, melancholic, minimalist pop songs. Tender and seductive, this album is simply delightful. |
Jamie xx
In Colour (Remastered LP) [ Young Turks / LP - released 11/Dec/2020 ] Remastered version of the debut album from Jaime xx. Jamie's definitive In Colour is a bold, celebratory and emotional artistic statement that received critical acclaim across the board as well achieving huge commercial success. The 11 track LP... |
Jamie xx
In Waves (Indies Only White Vinyl LP) [ Young / XL / LP - released 20/Sep/2024 ] In Waves is a melancholy paradise of bliss, heartbreak, and introspection. The story of a journey where you merge into the divine pulse of shadows, light, and dancefloor rhythms. A strobelite epiphany about the illimitable possibilities and spiritual... |
The xx
I See You (Deluxe Boxset LP) [ Young Turks / 2 LP/CD - released 13/Jan/2017 ] I See You marks a new era for the London trio of Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim and Jamie Smith, both sonically and in terms of process. For while xx and Coexist were both made in relative isolation in London, I See You was recorded between March 2014... |
PURCELL
Fantasias for the Viols 1680 Hesperion XX / Jordi Savall (director) [ Alia Vox SACD / Hybrid SACD - released 9/May/2008 ] Hybrid/SACD - playable on all compact disc players |
MORALES / GUERRERO / VICTORIA
Maestros del Siglo de Oro: Christobal de Morales, Francisco Guerrero, Tomas Luis de Victoria Hesperion XX / La Capella Reial de Catalunya / Jordi Savall [ Alia Vox SACD / 3 Hybrid SACD - released 10/Jun/2009 ] MARBECKS STAFF PICK: REISSUE CD OF THE YEAR 2009 -- This is volume 6 of the Alia Vox Heritage series of re-issues of recordings made by the Capella Reial de Catalunya and Hesperion XX under the direction of Jordi Savall. |
Hesperion Xx/Savall
Brade: Hamburger Ratsmusik [ Deutsche Harmonia / CD ] |
VARIOUS COMPOSERS
Ministriles reales Hesparion XX / Hesperion XXI / Jordi Savall [ Alia Vox SACD / 2 Hybrid SACD - released 10/Mar/2009 ] This beautiful set gathers for the first time Spanish and French instrumental dances from the XVIth and XVIIth Centuries scattered as 'interludes' in many Astrée and Alia Vox existing releases. It is a definitive overview of this repertoire and... |
J.S. BACH
Die Kunst der Fuge (The Art of Fugue) Hesparion XX / Jordi Savall [ Alia Vox SACD / 2 SACD - released 12/Dec/2005 ] "Listening in SACD format slightly broadens the sound stage and marginally heightens the instrumental clarity (especially the winds)." Classics Today 10/9 performance and sound quality) |
ALBERTI / PARSONS / STROGERS / TAVERNER / WHITE / etc
Elizabethan Consort Music 1558-1603 Hesparion XX - Jordi Savall [ Alia Vox / CD - released 25/Jan/2001 ] The first volume in Savall's new Elizabethan Consort series |
JOHN DOWLAND
Dowland: Lachrimae, or Seaven Teares Hespèrion XX, Jordi Savall [ Alia Vox SACD / CD/Book - released 15/Dec/2013 ] "The players revel in the cult of melancholy with which Dowland, the "English Orpheus" of the Elizabethan age, is so deeply associated...Full of grief-laden dissonance, the music hardly raises a smile but the brilliance of Hespèrion XX's playing brin |
Jamie xx
Girl / Sleep Sound (12") [ Young Turks / 12in - released 9/May/2014 ] This marks Jamie XX's first solo release since 2011′s single Far Nearer and the Gil Scott Heron remix album We're New Here. |
Jamie xx
In Waves (Deluxe LP w/ Bonus 12") [ Young / XL / LP - released 20/Sep/2024 ] Two 45rpm vinyl one black, one white. Bonus black & white 12" with exclusive tracks. In Waves is a melancholy paradise of bliss, heartbreak, and introspection. The story of a journey where you merge into the divine pulse of shadows, light, and... |
Jamie xx
Loud Places Remixes (12") [ Young Turks / 12in - released 23/Oct/2015 ] Remixes of Jamie's track 'Loud Places' by John Talabot, Tessela, Barnt E, and Herbert. |