VCR

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About VCR

"VCR" is the fourth single by The xx, from their self-titled debut album. The single was first released in the UK on 24 January 2010. The song was also featured on the episode "Black Friday" from the television series Lie to Me. Music critic Robert Christgau named it the tenth best single of the year. The bass line of the song has similarities to David Bowie's "Heroes".


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You, you still have all the answers
And you, you still have them too
And we, we live half in the day time
And we, we live half at night

Watch things on V-C-R's, with me and talk about big love
I think we're superstars, you say you think we are the best thing

But you, you just know, you just do

When I find myself by the sea, in another's company by the sea
When I go out the pier, gonna die and have no fear
Because you, you just know, you just do

Watch things on V-C-R's, with me and talk about big love
I think we're superstars, you say you think we are the best thing

But you, you just know, you just do

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The xx

The xx are an English indie pop band, formed in London in 2008. The group released their debut album, xx in August 2009. The album ranked highly on many best of 2009 lists, placing number one on the list compiled by The Guardian and second for NME. In 2010, the band won the Mercury Music Prize for their debut album. Their second album, Coexist, was released on 10 September 2012. more »

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Written by: BARIA QURESHI, JAMES THOMAS SMITH, OLIVER DAVID SIM, ROMY ANNA MADLEY CROFT

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15 facts about this song

Genres Classification
"VCR" is a song which belongs to the genre of Indie pop and Dream pop.
Album Details
The song "VCR" is from the debut studio album "xx" of The xx.
Song Duration
The official length of the song "VCR" is 2:57 minutes.
Release Year
The song "VCR" was officially released in the year 2009.
Chart Position
Upon release, the song placed at number 92 on the UK Singles Chart.
Songwriters
The band's all four original members, Romy Madley Croft, Oliver Sim, Baria Qureshi, and Jamie xx (Jamie Smith), are credited as the writers of "VCR".
Video Release
The official video for "VCR" was released on YouTube on October 27th, 2009.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "VCR" portrays the innocent start of a relationship, featuring youthful activities like watching videos on a VCR.
Band's Background
The xx is a British band, formed in London in 2005, famous for their distinct minimalistic sound.
Fourth Single
"VCR" was the fourth single released from their debut album "xx".
Critical Acclaim
The song was well-received by critics, with many praising its lyrical simplicity and emotional resonance.
Vinyl Release
"VCR" was released as a 7" vinyl single in the UK.
Remix Version
There's also a remix version of "VCR" by the artist Four Tet.
Accolade
The album "xx", which includes the song "VCR", won the Mercury Prize in 2010 for Best Album.
Live Performances
"VCR" is one of the tracks regularly performed by the band during their live concerts.

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