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Freakout/Release

Hot Chip

47 min · 11 tracks · synth-pop

A vibrant blend of synth-pop and dance beats that invites listeners to both revel and reflect.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady groove for dancing
  • reflective moments between beats
  • uplifting energy for gatherings
  • engaging rhythms for focus
  • vibrant soundscapes for celebration

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slower, introspective music
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in August 2022, 'Freakout/Release' is Hot Chip's seventh studio album, following their 2019 record 'A Bath Full of Ecstasy'. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their reputation for inventive electronic music while exploring broader themes of connection and introspection.
Stylistic neighbors
LCD Soundsystem· Empire of the Sun· Cut Copy

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Down 3:53
  • 2 Eleanor 5:09
  • 3 Freakout/Release 3:17
  • 4 Broken 3:24
  • 5 Not Alone 4:32
  • 6 Hard to Be Funky 4:11
  • 7 Time 4:35
  • 8 Miss the Bliss 4:56
  • 9 The Evil That Men Do 5:25
  • 10 Guilty 4:02
  • 11 Out of My Depth 3:56

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata