| "Angels" | ||||
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| Single by The xx | ||||
| from the album Coexist | ||||
| Released | 17 July 2012 | |||
| Recorded | Our Studio, London[1] | |||
| Genre | Indie pop | |||
| Length | 2:51 | |||
| Label | Young Turks | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Jamie xx | |||
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"Angels" is a song by English indie pop group The xx, released as a digital download on 17 July 2012 by Young Turks. It was the lead single for their 2012 album Coexist. The song was written by guitarist Romy Madley Croft, bassist Oliver Sim, and percussionist Jamie xx, who also produced it.[1]
The xx premiered the song on 14 May 2012 at their first live show since touring in 2010. Upon its release, "Angels" received positive reviews from music critics, who commended Croft's performance and the song's minimalist musical style. The song was remixed by electronic musician Four Tet, whose version was aired on BBC Radio on 19 September.[2]
Was used as an interlude for the On the Run Tour recorded concert performance.
- ^ a b Coexist (CD liner notes). The xx. London: Young Turks. 2012. YT080CD.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Fitzmaurice, Larry (20 September 2012). "The xx: "Angels (Four Tet Remix)"". Pitchfork Media. Archived from the original on 2012-09-23. Retrieved 2012-09-23.