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79 out of 100

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7.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 60 Ratings

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  • Summary: The fourth album for the British electropop rock band aims for a more pop feel.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. NOW Magazine
    100
    The real shift is in their attitude, which allows them to embrace earnestness and write some straightforward love songs. It's a strategy that could have backfired, but instead it has inspired their strongest and most consistent album so far.
  2. Delusions of Adequacy
    90
    The best treat in any kind of music following is when a band who's been dabbling in greatness for a while finally comes to the plate and smashes a home run over the fences.
  3. No Ripcord
    60
    All but doing away with the wry humor of the group's earlier work, Hot Chip's lyrics on One Life Stand focus on affection and romance in a way that says, "We've settled down." However, the stylistic decisions betray the fact that they are still searching for their center.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. ChrisP
    10
    This band gets more sophisticated with each release. it's not as instantaneous as their earlier work, but it's more rewarding.
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  2. BrentG.
    4
    Very inconsistent record. With that said, several gems, but too many stinkers in here.
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  3. C.R.
    3
    With most Hot Chip albums, I find a few songs that I love, and a few that I hate. This album is no exception. There's a few great songs and mostly poor, forgettable ones.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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