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The xx, Somerset House

XX-rated: gloom merchants fail to shine at Somerset House

by Bruce DessauTuesday, 13 July 2010

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Permalink Submitted by Mya (not verified) on Wed, 14/07/2010 - 11:17

This is a really awful review, what does this review actually tell me!!?? I could imagine this reviewer missed the show and has had to write this piece knowing nothing about the concert but the set list. Really upset i missed this show i've heard it was incredible

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Permalink Submitted by Ismene (not verified) on Thu, 15/07/2010 - 12:57

Every comment welcome as long as it is well expressed and without abusive language so, Jo, I've removed your contribution to the debate. Ismene (administrator)

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Permalink Submitted by Michael Jensen (not verified) on Thu, 15/07/2010 - 13:54

I was at this concert and it was undoubtably received incredibly well and rightfully so, it was spectacular. i thought it was unanimous, but clearly not!!?? were you really there? considering their age or not, this was a hugely triumphant show which any musician of any caliber should be proud of.

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Permalink Submitted by joe.muggs on Thu, 15/07/2010 - 15:35

I think the commenters are maybe missing the point of the review which is that it is the writer's OPINION. Perhaps they might (ahem) prefer TheArtsDesk's previous report from a gig by The xx? http://www.theartsdesk.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=440:xx-w...

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