Hot Chocolate
Hot Chocolate · 1975
57 min · 15 tracks · funk
A vibrant blend of funk and disco that radiates joy and infectious grooves throughout its runtime.
Top tracks — play these first
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You Sexy Thing — This track epitomizes the band's sound with its catchy chorus and irresistible groove, becoming a defining anthem of the disco era.
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Hello America — The opening track sets an upbeat tone for the album, showcasing clever lyrics about American culture wrapped in a lively funk arrangement.
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A Child’s Prayer — This poignant ballad contrasts the album's more upbeat tracks, highlighting the band's versatility and emotional depth through heartfelt songwriting.
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Everything Should Be Funky — With its title alone, this track celebrates the essence of funk music while maintaining the playful energy that defines much of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases infectious grooves but lacks strong cohesion across its length.
What we noticed
- The first four tracks establish a steady groove with upbeat tempos, while the fifth track introduces a familiar hook that becomes the album's centerpiece.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response sections, enhancing the funk and disco elements throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing dynamics
- smooth melodic transitions
- vibrant uplifting atmosphere
- engaging emotional storytelling
- long, immersive listening sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in November 1975, 'Hot Chocolate' was the band's third studio album, following their breakthrough success with 'You Sexy Thing.' At this point, Hot Chocolate had solidified their presence in the UK music scene, and this album marked a pivotal moment in their evolution as they began to gain international recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chic· Earth, Wind & Fire· Kool & The Gang
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hello America 3:24
- 2 The Street 5:08
- 3 Call the Police 3:58
- 4 Dollar Sign 2:58
- 5 You Sexy Thing 4:04
- 6 A Child’s Prayer 3:51
- 7 A Warm Smile 5:24
- 8 Amazing Skin Song 4:05
- 9 Love’s Coming on Strong 3:42
- 10 Lay Me Down 3:28
- 11 Cheri Babe 2:52
- 12 Sexy Lady 3:20
- 13 Blue Night 4:01
- 15 Everything Should Be Funky 3:05
- 16 You Sexy Thing (single version) 4:03
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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