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"An impossibly natural handshake between the two groups. Glockenspiel, synth, accordion, and theremin all remind you that Xiu Xiu are present, but their usual glaring, forward sound is burnished by a gentle Mediterranean pace." -- The Stranger "Xiu Xiu and Larsen slip into a methodical mind-meld, shuffling melodies and countermelodies toward their logical conclusions." -- Pitchfork "An unholy alliance between the Italian experimental band Larsen and James Stewart's weirdo pop band Xiu Xiu." -- All Music Guide "Whoa, you won't be mistaking this CD for a super size t-shirt! No, this is a collaboration between Xiu Xiu and Larsen! An intriguing combination? That's putting it mildly. Think, the aural equivalent of a darkening storm cloud billowing forth with flashes of fork lightning, thunderous crashes and rumbles ... Here's hoping these two groups get together more often!" -- Aquarius Records Spicchiologi? is the sophomore release from supergroup XXL, comprising all members of mutated pop project Xiu Xiu and Italian experimental cult band Larsen. Recorded in late 2006 in Torino, Spicchiologi? is the result of a profoundly creative friendship that spans the globe, translated into music. "If the last XXL record was romantic and fun, this one is broken and superior. Look at yourself! Your mattress is embarrassed that you give it a job. The Farfisa is a real one, not a sampler. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!" -- James Stewart