Xiu Xiu - Girl With Basket of Fruit Album Review
Harry Mcilroy Xiu Xiu - Girl With Basket of Fruit Genre - Experimental, Surreal, Ritual Ambient, Post Industrial 9/10 Xiu Xiu is an Experimental/Art Rock band formed in 2002 by lead singer Jamie Stewart. They have made what I believe to be some of the most boundary-ignoring and out-there music that still somehow functions, albeit very vaguely at times, in a “pop” realm. That being said, making a case for an album like this is no easy task. The sheer lack of recognisable structure, the near-incomprehensible lyrics, the deeply unsettling sounds constantly thrown at you, it all comes together to create one of the most disorientating musical experiences you could ever have. And despite my love for this album, with no context or point of reference, this listening experience could easily be straight-up unpleasant. So before the actual review, bear with me as I give you an insight into my personal experience with this album, and how I fell in love with it. Let me take you back to Decemb