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X‐Static is the tenth studio album by the American musical duo Daryl Hall & John Oates, released in 1983. The album features a blend of rock, pop, and soul, characteristic of the duo's signature sound. It includes notable tracks that showcase Hall's powerful vocals and Oates' harmonies, with a production style that integrates synthesizers and smooth melodies. While it did not achieve the same level of commercial success as some of their earlier works, X‐Static is remembered for its artistic ambition and the duo's continued evolution as musicians during the early 1980s.