Tag Archives: The XX

My Top Five Albums Of 2012

Posted on December 31, 2012 by emptywordsarenotenough

5/ Richard Hawley ‘Standing At The Sky’s Edge’ It would have been easy for Richard Hawley to follow the highly acclaimed ‘Cole’s Corner’ and ‘Lady’s Bridge’ with more of the same. After all, his warm & classic sound has certainly earned … Continue reading →

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Villagers @ Sound Control Manchester 24/05/11

Posted on June 19, 2011 by emptywordsarenotenough

It’s not even six months since I last caught Villagers at Leeds Cockpit. Despite having just missed out on the Mercury Prize to The XX only a few weeks or so before the event, Conor O’Brien and co still delivered a breathtaking set.They now return with Ivor Novello songwriting award to their name… Continue reading →

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Villagers @ Leeds Cockpit 09/12/10

Posted on December 14, 2010 by emptywordsarenotenough

Despite losing out on this year’s Mercury Prize to the xx, it would be unfair to chalk up 2010 as anything but a huge success for this young Irish band. With the Mercury nomination pushing debut ‘Becoming A Jackal’ to attract comparisons with the likes of Bright Eyes, Leonard Cohen and U2, Villagers are making friends in all the right places. Continue reading →

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