Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic flow with peaks dancefloor-ready beats for parties introspective moments for reflection
- Context
- Released in 2007, 'DJ-Kicks: Hot Chip' came during a prolific period for the band following their critically acclaimed album 'The Warning' from 2006. This compilation highlighted their knack for blending genres while establishing them as key players in the electronic music scene. It showcased their evolution into more adventurous soundscapes just before they reached commercial success with 'Made in the Dark' in 2008.
- If you like
- synth-pop
DJ-Kicks: Hot Chip is an album by Hot Chip, released in 2007. An eclectic blend of dancefloor-ready beats and introspective synth melodies that captures Hot Chip's playful, experimental spirit. 'DJ-Kicks: Hot Chip' is notable for its unique approach to the DJ mix format, offering a personal take on the genre while incorporating original material alongside remixes. The album received positive reviews and contributed to the burgeoning popularity of electronic music in the mid-2000s, further solidifying Hot Chip's influence on contemporary synth-pop and electronic dance music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does DJ-Kicks: Hot Chip sound like?
An eclectic blend of dancefloor-ready beats and introspective synth melodies that captures Hot Chip's playful, experimental spirit. Rooted in synth-pop.
What makes DJ-Kicks: Hot Chip by Hot Chip notable?
'DJ-Kicks: Hot Chip' is notable for its unique approach to the DJ mix format, offering a personal take on the genre while incorporating original material alongside remixes. The album received positive reviews and contributed to the burgeoning popularity of electronic music in the mid-2000s, further solidifying Hot Chip's influence on contemporary synth-pop and electronic dance music. Released in 2007, 'DJ-Kicks: Hot Chip' came during a prolific period for the band following their critically acclaimed album 'The Warning' from 2006. This compilation highlighted their knack for blending genres while establishing them as key players in the electronic music scene. It showcased their evolution into more adventurous soundscapes just before they reached commercial success with 'Made in the Dark' in 2008.
Who is DJ-Kicks: Hot Chip for?
DJ-Kicks: Hot Chip works well if you're into dynamic flow with peaks, dancefloor-ready beats for parties and introspective moments for reflection.
How many songs are on DJ-Kicks: Hot Chip?
DJ-Kicks: Hot Chip has 24 tracks, running approximately 68 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nitemoves 4:08
- 2 I Got a Man 1:10
- 3 Like You 1:48
- 4 Persuasion 1:35
- 5 B1 2:03
- 6 Cademar 0:39
- 7 My Piano (DJ-Kicks) Standout 4:38
- 8 Short Road 3:18
- 9 Bizarre Love Triangle (Shep Pettibone extended remix) Standout 3:08
- 10 Jiggle It 2:04
- 11 In the Basement, Part One 1:52
- 12 On Just Foot 2:13
- 13 Der Buchdrucker 6:17
- 14 Film 2 3:12
- 15 Radio Prague 0:20
- 16 Far East 2:30
- 17 Doppelwhipper (live) 3:44
- 18 You Got Good Ash 2:49
- 19 The Stone That the Builder Rejected 6:26
- 20 The Man's Got Me Beat 1:55
- 21 Love Affair 2:06
- 22 Just Fucking (Roman Flügel's 23 Positions in a One-Night Stand remix) 2:59
- 23 Steppin' Out Standout 4:22
- 24 Mess Around 2:40
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