In the world of British electro pop, Hot Chip stand out as one of the industry’s front runners. And their fourth album One Life Stand only confirms this ideal. Overflowing with infectious floor filling beats, the album represents some of the London five-piece’s best work.
Their aptitude for producing insanely catchy pop hooks is what keeps people streaming back for more and fans will not be disappointed with this latest offering. With every song brimming with energy, One Life Stand tells it’s story in the most synth-pop way possible. The story is that of the unique power of love and the album’s title track sees front man Alexis Taylor’s delicate and sometimes faint vocals tell that story in a perfectly suitable manner.
The middle part of the album has the band try their hand at a number of slower and more subtle attempts. Brothers, Slush and Alley Cats offer an insight into Hot Chip’s vast musical capabilities, still contagiously enjoyable but with less emphasis on disco beats and more on raw emotion.
But when it comes to what they do best, Hot Chip hit the proverbial nail on the head, as what they do best is provide music to dance to. We Have Love is an urgent yet somehow laid back number that forcefully picks you up and urges you onto the dance floor. For sheer impact, I Feel Better is one of the standout tracks. With the earnestly constructed vocals in the chorus and dramatic, sculpted beats that follow, the song is guaranteed to strike a chord with many a listener.
As one of the early releases of 2010, a lot of responsibility sits on the shoulders of these talented synth-poppers. With this mellow, mature effort, they’ve certainly released an album that’s force will continue to be felt all year long.
(Solent Speaker, 2010)
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