Hot Chip are a well established force by now though probably, almost certainly, not quite the force they used to be.White Indie Disco. Music for people of a certain vintage, to dance to in public without fear of social embarassment.
That sounds slightly callous, though its certainly not intended to be. What I've just described is actually a huge and admirable muscal purpose and Hot Chip serve a hugely valuable musical function. Everybody needs the opportunity for dancing in public without fear of general ridicule.
On latest record Freakout / Release Hot Chip do what we've come to expect of them. Churn out robust tuneful dancefloor fodder. A bit like New Order if they had a decent singer, good lyrics and a slightly less depressed air I liked it but may not play it very often.
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