So Hot Chip‘s album One Life Stand has been out for a minute, but I’m just processing my feelings about it now. I was really excited after hearing the title track, “One Life Stand”, way back in December and had been looking forward to the release date ever since then. To be honest upon first listen, I kind of hated it, but it turns out I just wasn’t in the right mindset. I had to wait for the more “expected” (ie danceable) tracks like “I Feel Better” (which is downright epic) and “Thieves In the Night” to win me over before I was ready to accept their more low-key material like “Alley Cats” and “Brothers” into my heart. It took a few weeks, but I’m finally here, I am in love with almost every track on this album. It’s certainly not what I thought it would be, it’s much much better.
Hot Chip – I Feel Better
Hot Chip – Thieves In the Night
It’s that time of year again, Valentine’s Day, the holiday that divides us all. A year ago today I made a mix for my friends to celebrate the joys of friend love (and beautiful music of course), and I’m at it again, only now I have a lot more people to share this with. So make the most of today, and never fear, regardless of whether or not you’re in a relationship, always remember, Danger Loves You. Download the mix here.
Track Listing
1 “Always Love U” – Theophilus London
2 “Make You Mine” – Breakbot
3 “Always Like This” – Bombay Bicycle Club
4 “Lover of Mine” – Beach House
5 “Love Me Girl” – Yeasayer
6 “One Life Stand” – Hot Chip
7 “July Flame” – Laura Veirs
8 “Odessa” – Caribou
9 “I Want A House” – Twin Sister
10 “In The Bedroom” – Xylos
11 “Billie Holiday” – Warpaint
12 “Time For Us All To Love” – Bullion
13 “Let Go” – jj
14 “So Light Is Her Football (Breakbot Remix)” – Air
15 “Stars” – The xx
So admittedly, I don’t really know that much about Hot Chip. Once upon a time I looked into their music, and “Ready For The Floor” was the one that stuck (and with a song like that, how could I ever long for more?). Just kidding, I just never got around to checking out any other stuff by them. Well now they’re about to release a new album, and embark on a tour with The xx (I will be at their DC show for sure). “One Life Stand” is the taste that we have to go on, and I love what I’ve heard so far (with a title like that, how could you lose?). It starts off a little somber, but before long you will be dancing around your room/kitchen/house/everywhere. Let’s go.
Hot Chip – One Life Stand
