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Generally favorable reviews- based on 41 Ratings
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Positive: 34 out of 41
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Mixed: 6 out of 41
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Negative: 1 out of 41
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NeilLMar 16, 2009It is interesting to me that one reviewer below calls "Wrestlers" the weakest, most self-conscious song on the album while the very next review proclaims that it is one of the best on the album. Just goes to show that one should mainly ignore critics, or find one who has views close to one's own, and thus articulate one's own reasons for liking or disliking an album or artist.
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EduardoO.Feb 5, 2008I am a long time fan. Made in the Dark was not an immediate album for me, but with time I have founded very rewarding. Spend some time with the record and you will probably end up addicted to it.
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GmanFeb 6, 2008
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MattAFeb 6, 2008I would still put it just below The Warning, but this album is still an impressive follow-up and shows Hot Chip expanding their sound in a very interesting, compelling way. Weak ending aside (the last few songs are kind of boring), a great album with a few absolute stand-out tracks (Ready For The Floor, We're Looking For A Lot Of Love, Wrestling).
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JonMFeb 7, 2008A good album with some very good tracks on. If you are electronically inclined when it comes to music, or simply fancy a change of pace, then you could do worse than invest £10 in this album (no downloading!).
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ChristianP.Feb 5, 2008Yes, this album has a couple of weak points, but overall it is equal joyous and somber -- beautiful melodies that are full of longing coexist with party music as heard through many different lenses (dance, rock, soul, r&b, etc.). It does feel like it could be better at times, but when they are on, they are on.
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AdamH.Feb 6, 2008The reviews are very balanced on this record. not good and not bad either. Clearly, as always its your own opinion that matters. I think this is a great listen that could grow on me more and more after the first few initial listens. Others argue the album doesn't contain any blowouts like over and over, Hold on I think can Hold its own. I want to say almost 9.
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OliverC.Feb 5, 2008
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JasonWApr 19, 2008
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DavidHFeb 19, 2008Hot Chip deserves credit for not sticking to formula, but if that formula was based on thier classic "The Warning", that wouldn't have been an entirely bad thing. For "weird record" enthusiasts, the bonus track "Bubbles They Bounce" is a must-have.
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BenSMar 5, 2008About as 7/10 an album good. A nice change from the usual or at least "my" usual music. The first three tracks are class but the other hits are too sparodic to call this anything other than very good.
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MycroftW.Feb 9, 2008A bit of disappointment frankly, the Soulwax-remix of Ready for the floor does really outshine anything on this.
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AidanKMay 10, 2008Overall a good record, 'ready for the floor' and 'one pure thought' are the definatley the stand out trackls which is irritating because they are both singles. The more mellow tracks are boring quite frankly and spoil the album.
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HCFeb 20, 2008'Out At The Pictures' and 'Ready For The Floor' are clear standouts. The rest is kinda more or less.
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KGFReezeMar 17, 2008Not even close to The Warning. Good, some effects/vocals/songs are a little grating. Not as immediately rewarding. Still alright, just not the extremo follow-up some of the critics are making it out to be.
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AliY.Feb 7, 2008The album starts with a huge enthusiasm but the energetic spirit doesn't last too long; decreases right from the beginning and reaching to the 'floor'. a three track album - the rest is a total disillusion. Their willingness to divert themselves seems to be disappeared.
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GuyHMar 11, 2008
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IbanLFeb 6, 2008This album is utterly bad. Some beats and effects are extremely disgusting, and the mellow tracks like the title track are embarrasingly boring. I'm surprised that the critics are so good.
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Under The RadarAt times, the sheer busyness of the album’s songs prevents the listener from becoming fully immersed. [Winter 2008, p.82]
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MojoThey wear their ideas on their sleeves, certainly, but under all the layers, a heartbeat is sometimes hard to find. [Feb 2008, p.104]
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As a listener, it’s equally hard not to feel the love. With Hot Chip, it now feels like the right time to commit.