By Lindzrox
It’s 2010, and the lovable geek chic dance-duo Hot Chip made up of Alexis Taylor and Joe Goddard are back, and this time they’ve slowed it down to a melodic rock steady beat! Like I said, a lot of the tracks have been slowed down, but still posses awesome synths, processed vocals and feel-good vibes. One Life Stand is the band’s fifth release and proves that they are a solid group with a distinctive sound that crosses many genres.
The album begins with Thieves in the Night,’ a solid opener with heavy synths and sweet-sounding vocals. “I Feel Better,’ is almost anthem-like and has you tapping your foot and bopping your head. The title track “One Life Stand’ almost has a Latin vibe with tons of dancefloor appeal and some synthetic steel drums for an island tip. Some other highlights of the album include ‘Alley Cats’ which will have indie-loving fans appreciating the similarities to this track and the music of The Sea and Cake. Another favourite is the dark and ominous ‘Take it in’ that almost reminds me of a Depeche Mode track.
One thing is for sure, the new Hot Chip will have you dancing and dreaming all day long.
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