JAMIE XX Debut album In Colour released today!

Posted on May 29, 2015 in News // 0 Comments

Praise for Jamie xx – In Colour

“It’s an album which perfectly captures the whole spectrum of Jamie’s unique sonic world. With a mix of instrumental and vocal tracks, the album throws back to the history of UK dance, while pushing it even further into the future.” – triple j, Feature Album

“Somehow surpassing it’s own hype, In Colour is about as impressive a debut as you could possibly hope for.” – FBi Radio, Click Album Of The Week

“A record that throws one sweaty fist into the air while using the other hand to give a massage in the chill-out room.” – Herald Sun, Hit (4.5/5)

“One of the year’s best releases.” – Sydney Morning Herald, Shortlist (4/5)

“Less has always been more with Smith, and the success of ‘In Colour’ lies in his gift for melding together very few elements to create songs that are original, surprising and highly effective.” – NME (9/10)

“Each song grows richer the more you explore its open space. Its minimalism breathes buckets of color. After one listen or 10, In Colour reflects brightly, a phenomenally poised and universally approachable solo debut.” – Consequence Of Sound

“Jamie xx makes dance music to move you emotionally as much as physically.” – Faster Louder

“In Colour stands tall as a bold and renewably-exciting triumph.” – Drowned In Sound (9/10)

“In Colour isn’t only a necessary listen, but an important one too.” – Complex

Jamie xx’s highly anticipated debut album In Colour is released in Australia today via Young Turks / Remote Control Records.

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 orientated music as Jamie xx. A string of acclaimed productions in recent years including debut solo single ‘Far Nearer’, remixes for the likes of Adele, Radiohead and Florence & The Machine, production work for Drake and Alicia Keys plus We’re New Here – Jamie’s seminal reworking of Gil Scott-Heron’s final studio album – hinted at what was to come. With In Colour – a bold, celebratory, emotional record that features collaborations with The xx band mates Romy Madley Croft (‘Seesaw’ and ‘Loud Places’) and Oliver Sim (‘Stranger In A Room’), Young Thug and Popcaan (‘Good Times’) and Four Tet (‘Seesaw’) – Jamie delivers his definitive artistic statement.