Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- By the time 'LateNightTales: Hot Chip' was released in October 2020, Hot Chip had established themselves as key figures in the synth-pop genre, known for their innovative sound. This album followed their 2019 release 'A Bath Full of Ecstasy' and continued their tradition of curating diverse musical selections, transitioning from their earlier dance-oriented works to more introspective themes.
- If you like
- synth-pop
LateNightTales: Hot Chip is an album by Hot Chip, released in 2020. A kaleidoscopic blend of synth-pop and eclectic influences that invite introspection and exploration. 'LateNightTales: Hot Chip' is notable for its unique compilation format, showcasing a mix of original tracks and covers, alongside a distinctive selection of influences from various genres. The album received positive critical reception and contributed to the ongoing success of the Late Night Tales series, which has become a prominent platform for artists to share their musical inspirations. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does LateNightTales: Hot Chip sound like?
A kaleidoscopic blend of synth-pop and eclectic influences that invite introspection and exploration. Rooted in synth-pop.
What makes LateNightTales: Hot Chip by Hot Chip notable?
'LateNightTales: Hot Chip' is notable for its unique compilation format, showcasing a mix of original tracks and covers, alongside a distinctive selection of influences from various genres. The album received positive critical reception and contributed to the ongoing success of the Late Night Tales series, which has become a prominent platform for artists to share their musical inspirations. By the time 'LateNightTales: Hot Chip' was released in October 2020, Hot Chip had established themselves as key figures in the synth-pop genre, known for their innovative sound. This album followed their 2019 release 'A Bath Full of Ecstasy' and continued their tradition of curating diverse musical selections, transitioning from their earlier dance-oriented works to more introspective themes.
Who is LateNightTales: Hot Chip for?
LateNightTales: Hot Chip works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, atmospheric background focus and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on LateNightTales: Hot Chip?
LateNightTales: Hot Chip has 19 tracks, running approximately 72 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 At Dawn 1:45
- 2 Nothing’s Changed 4:45
- 3 King in My Empire 4:15
- 4 Have You Passed Through This Night Standout 4:41
- 5 Femme Cosmic 3:20
- 6 To the Moon and Back 3:57
- 7 Much to Touch Standout 3:44
- 8 1,618 3:52
- 9 Hey Moloko 5:15
- 10 Somewhere I Have Never Travelled (For Coral Evans) 2:18
- 11 Candy Says Standout 3:49
- 12 Who I Am and Why I Am Where I Am 2:17
- 13 The Long Miles 3:25
- 14 Workaround Two 4:20
- 15 Worlds Within Worlds 5:27
- 16 The Bomb 4:15
- 17 Ode 4:16
- 18 None of These Things 4:24
- 19 Finnegans Wake (excerpt) 1:51
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