
- Summary: The genre-mashing Londoners return with a quick follow-up to last year's debut 'Coming On Strong.'
- Record Label: Astralwerks
- Genre(s): Indie, Rock, Electronic
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 23 out of 27
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Mixed: 4 out of 27
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Negative: 0 out of 27
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Alternative PressHot Chip strip down their influences, reworking scores of sound into new, distinctly original machinations. [Aug 2006, p.222]
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As far as improvements go, The Warning isn't so much a triumph as it is a reach in the right direction.
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A highly entertaining album, and perfect for blasting during hot summer days.
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UncutWith The Warning, they've willed themselves beyond bathos by sincerely embracing their English art-pop sensibilities. [Jun 2006, p.103]
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'The Warning' will claim your souls and break your hearts.
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In the end, Hot Chip leave us frustrated, which makes sense since this is an album about frustration.
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Q MagazineThere are moments... as good and chart-friendly as anything by Royksopp or Mylo.... But most of the time they prefer to trade in dreary whimsy. [Jun 2006, p.116]
Score distribution:
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Positive: 29 out of 31
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Mixed: 2 out of 31
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Negative: 0 out of 31
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WillSep 25, 2007
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DEEApr 24, 2007
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JorisJun 18, 2006
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LoganMay 15, 2007So much fun to listen to,
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NickPJun 14, 2006
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LawrencePNov 20, 2006One of the most fun and exciting dance LP's of the year. Only "Arrest Yourself" misfires. Everything else is a highlight.
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DecepticonPomJul 13, 2007If you thought The Postal Service were too intimidating, THIS is the album for you!
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