It is the best album start-to-finish from Hot Chip, one that continues to show their deft range - from infectious disco hits to soulful ballads.
In Our Heads is proof that Hot Chip are succeeding on their consistently impressive musical journey, and as far as I can see there’s still much to be learned from these songwriters.
It's a meditation on positivity, a hedonistic joyride that isn't afraid to get deep, and a reminder that any band-- any album, any song-- can be your life, even for just a moment.
In Our Heads, arguably their most consistent record to date, is certainly their most fun.
On In Our Heads, they demand absolute attention and don’t overstay their welcome, thanks in part to the polished production.
Like any good evening out, the fun level varies, and at times it gets a little too blurry for good measure
In Our Heads‘ last third lets down what would otherwise be Hot Chip’s best effort to date.
Brimming with dense beats polished to a sheen that dulls the group’s sharpest edges, it’s Hot Chip’s pop-friendliest effort so far.
Wittily crafted tunes replaced with something guileless, as if Britain’s smartest pop group forget how to think.
Another great synth focused indietronica release by Hot Chip filled with both playful, upbeat energetic tracks and more slower soulful ones makes for a nice balanced listen and although not my favorite by them it is still a consistent and fun listen filled with interesting sounds and ideas creating infectious grooves
Track Review
Motion Sickness 9/10
How Do You Do? 8.5/10.
Don't Deny Your Heart 8/10
Look at Where We Are 9/10
These Chains 8/10
Night & Day 8.5/10.
Flutes 9/10
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Yeah this is good, the grooves on this thing are smooth as all hell, and the fact that they’re so consistently juicy across this whole thing is only a plus. Just a bit same-y by the end.
Standout: Motion Sickness
Favs: Night & Day, Flutes, Ends of the earth, How do you do?, These Chains
Least fav: Now there is nothing
Super fun, bubbly electronica, but why does the lead vocalist sound like Paul Williams?
Hot Chip doesn't do nothing out of the ordinary with In Our Heads, but that doesn't mean they don't produce some fine synthpop moments during the LP
Really solid dance pop album. Even the songs that are less groovy and go away from that are still nice like the last two tracks. Was not disappointed
HOT CHIP DISCOGRAPHY
This is THE album I was hoping Hot Chip had. Seriously fun, consistent (mostly), and interesting throughout its duration. This is also the first album where it is absolutely clear what a great idea it is to join R&B-ish voices with disco-ish songs and acid-ish synths in a way to neutralize fun and melody to avoid sounding too loud or too mellow.
The only downside I found is the clear decline in quality after the song "Flutes", which can be attributed that ... read more
1 | Motion Sickness 5:20 | 87 |
2 | How Do You Do? 4:43 | 81 |
3 | Don't Deny Your Heart 4:29 | 73 |
4 | Look At Where We Are 3:58 | 75 |
5 | These Chains 4:13 | 89 |
6 | Night and Day 4:28 | 74 |
7 | Flutes 7:04 | 80 |
8 | Now There Is Nothing 3:57 | 74 |
9 | Ends of the Earth 5:39 | 71 |
10 | Let Me Be Him 7:42 | 68 |
11 | Always Been Your Love 5:03 | 71 |
#9 | / | The Guardian |
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#23 | / | DIY |
#30 | / | AllMusic |
#30 | / | The Needle Drop |
#31 | / | PopMatters |
#31 | / | Uncut |
#31 | / | Under the Radar |
#33 | / | NME |
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