The Anatomy of a Modern Masterpiece: Decoding the Meaning and Magic of The xx’s “Intro”

Few instrumental tracks from the 21st century have woven themselves into the fabric of modern media quite like “Intro” by the English indie pop band The xx. Released as the opening track of their critically acclaimed, mercury-prize-winning self-titled debut album xx in 2009, the song contains zero traditional lyrics, yet it speaks volumes.