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}} ''Coexist'' is the second studio album by English indie pop band the xx. After a break from touring for their 2009 debut album ''xx'', the band members began to write songs individually before they recorded ''Coexist'' from November 2011 to May 2012. For the album, the xx drew on personal experiences for their songwriting, while their music was influenced by the electronic dance scene that occurred when they had been away on tour. The album was produced by the band's Jamie xx, who had pursued electronic dance on other projects and developed as a DJ prior to the album. ''Coexist'' features a minimalist musical style with spatial arrangements, loose song structure, little dynamism, and experimentation with tension. Its songs are characterised by sparse elements such as simple chord progression, keyboard ostinatos, and fading motifs, while Jamie xx's production incorporates both programmed beats and live percussion instruments. ''Coexist'' touches on themes of heartbreak, loneliness, and intimacy. The lyrics, written by guitarist Romy Madley Croft and bassist Oliver Sim, address a failing relationship and changes in a romance with inner monologues and simple metaphors. When ''Coexist'' was released on 5 September 2012 by Young Turks, it received generally positive reviews from critics and debuted at number one on the United Kingdom's Official Albums Chart, selling 58,266 copies in its first week there. It also charted in the top 10 in several other countries and was promoted with four singles, including "Angels" and "Chained". During June to December 2012, the xx toured in support of the album throughout Europe and North America. == Background == In 2009, the xx released their debut album ''xx'' to critical acclaim. It was certified platinum in the United Kingdom and also sold 350,000 copies in the United States. It showcased their characteristically moody, R&B and post-dubstep-influenced indie pop style and lyrical themes of loneliness, lust, and love.〔〔 After the departure of group member Baria Qureshi, the xx exclusively played live concerts throughout 2010, including several high-profile summer music festivals,〔 and garnered a growing fanbase.〔 The band's popularity grew further when their songs featured in television shows and commercials, and they were also covered and sampled by well-known recording artists.〔 In 2010, ''xx'' won the Mercury Prize, an annual music prize awarded for the best album from the UK and Ireland.〔 Following an exhausting tour, the xx went on a break.〔 The band's producer and percussionist Jamie xx pursued electronic dance styles on other musical projects, creating remixes for Radiohead, Adele, and Florence and the Machine. He also collaborated on Gil Scott-Heron's 2011 album ''We're New Here'', and produced Drake's 2012 song "Take Care".〔 The latter exemplified and helped popularise the xx's sound as well. A novice to DJing when starting out with the xx, he subsequently learned its technical aspects and developed a grasp on controlling the crowd through unexpected silences and drops during his live sets. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Coexist (album)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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