One Life Stand
- Hot Chip
- Band Name: Hot Chip
- Record Label: Astralwerks
- Release Date: Feb 9, 2010
User Score
7.2
out of 10
Generally favorable reviews- based on 66 Ratings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 54 out of 66
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Mixed: 3 out of 66
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Negative: 9 out of 66
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CarlSFeb 10, 20106There's a good review of this album here: http://thedailyauration.blogspot.com/ The blog reviews a new album every day, and Hot Chip is today's.
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HakonHFeb 14, 20108A much more subtle and evolved Hot Chip then before. But you can still hear them paying tribute to their Nerdy-dance-pop roots on this love-filled and sweet release.
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BrandonD.Feb 21, 20109Possibly my favorite HC record to date. It may not have the club thumpin' hits of their earlier records, but it's their most consistent.
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JonathanWFeb 10, 20109Much more mellow than previous Hot Chip Albums, but still great.
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ClifCFeb 10, 20108Nos as great as "Made In The Dark", there are less standout tracks, but it will still please electronic-lovers brains. Standout tracks: "Thieves In The Night", "I Feel Better" and "We Have Love".
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EduardoOFeb 10, 201010Most consistent Hot Chip album to date. It's quite a grower.
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BrentG.Feb 10, 20104Very inconsistent record. With that said, several gems, but too many stinkers in here.
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LeahTFeb 9, 201010Easily their best album, and a definite grower.
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CodyTFeb 9, 20107
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TobyHFeb 13, 20107For once, I agree with NME's rating! I like this album a lot, some very good tracks, especially I Feel Better and the title track. In short, 7 killer, 3 filler (Hand Me Down Your Love, Brothers, Slush). Better than Made In The Dark, not as good as The Warning.
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ChrisPFeb 16, 201010This 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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OliverCFeb 11, 20109The best hot chip album in my opinion. I imagine many people will feel disappointed that it isn't so dance friendly and full of club singles as their earlier stuff, but people in that category really ought to go about this album from a different perspective and embrace the honesty and love. Cut copy only has one peer.
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VillainousFaceFeb 12, 20109Amazing record. Not a perfect one but close. Definitely one of the best albums of the year.
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PeterBFeb 13, 20107There are still fillers such as slush and Brothers - Hot Chip seem to still lack a little consistency on their albums.
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MattAFeb 15, 20108
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C.R.Feb 16, 20103With 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.
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Aug 23, 20109This is the most surprising, cohesive, and dare I say best of all the Hot Chip records. If you are expecting previous Hot Chip wackiness you will be in for a surprise. Have an open mind and this record will reward you.
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Jan 16, 20128Excellent record. These guys don't get half the recognition they deserve. The more you listen the more you get back from this album. Highly recommended.
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50This is an imbalanced record, and one that leaves you frustrated rather than elated. But despite the blips, they have dished up at least two cerebral bangers here.
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They’re not badly written songs, but as the band contentedly set sail towards genteel Robert Wyatt-esque pop-soul balladry, fans might be left back on the shore wondering what happened to the idiosyncratic Hot Chip they fell in love with.
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80One Life Stand feels English in the best possible sense: it's cosmopolitan, unassuming and ever-so-slightly eccentric.