Top tracks — play these first
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Motion Sickness Start here — Opening the album with an infectious rhythm, this track sets the tone for a journey through complex emotions juxtaposed against upbeat melodies.
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How Do You Do? — This track features catchy hooks and playful lyrics that explore social anxieties, encapsulating the band's ability to blend humor with introspection.
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Flutes — An instrumental centerpiece that showcases the band's experimental side, combining electronic textures with live instrumentation for a rich auditory experience.
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Let Me Be Him — This track delivers heartfelt vulnerability through its longing lyrics and soulful delivery, representing a significant emotional peak on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Hot Chip's blend of eclectic synth-pop grooves and introspective lyrics creates a distinctive sound that rewards repeated listening.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a danceable tempo, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more reflective mood that persists through much of the album.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in 'Look at Where We Are' and 'Let Me Be Him'.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- steady flow with reflective moments
- danceable rhythms for social settings
- infectious melodies for sing-alongs
- uplifting energy for bright mornings
- introspective beats for thoughtful evenings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- seek standalone tracks over cohesion
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Represents a high point in artistic ambition and production quality.
- Themes
- social anxieties· infectious rhythms
- Career context
- In Our Heads is Hot Chip's fifth studio album, released after their commercial breakthrough with One Life Stand in 2010. By this point, the band had solidified their unique blend of electronic pop, continuing to evolve their sound while maintaining a dedicated fan base. The album showcases their maturity as songwriters and producers within the synth-pop genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- LCD Soundsystem· Empire of the Sun· Cut Copy
Tracklist
- 1 Motion Sickness Start here 5:18
- 2 How Do You Do? 4:44
- 3 Don’t Deny Your Heart 4:32
- 4 Look at Where We Are 4:00
- 5 These Chains 4:15
- 6 Night & Day 4:31
- 7 Flutes 7:05
- 8 Now There Is Nothing 4:00
- 9 Ends of the Earth 5:40
- 10 Let Me Be Him 7:40
- 11 Always Been Your Love 5:09
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
This Is Happening
LCD Soundsystem
Shares eclectic rhythms and introspective lyrics, blending danceable grooves with thoughtful themes.
Walking on a Dream
Empire of the Sun
Combines vibrant synths and infectious melodies, creating a reflective yet upbeat sonic experience.
The Bones of What You Believe
Chvrches
Features polished synth-pop production with emotional depth, addressing personal and social anxieties.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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