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Hot Hot Heat hail from Victoria, B.C., a town best known for imitating the queen's England in the service of tourism. But never fear: the high teas and manicured gardens are all well and good, this band knows that bad manners are what rock is all about. Case in point, the song "Goodnight Goodnight," in which a former girlfriend learns "you're embarrassing me, you're embarrassing you...this isn't goodnight, this is goodbye." There's nothing quite so much fun as a good dis song, and the Heat keeps the fun going on their newest album, Elevator. Virtually every track on the CD is short and sweet with plenty of energetic, poppy goodness. Standouts include "Ladies and Gentleman" (another semiburn: "everybody's got the same story--we never wanted him here, he showed up anyway."), "Middle of Nowhere," "Soldier in a Box"--well, I'll stop before I list them all. --Leah Weathersby
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Hot Hot Heat has scorched the college charts and warmed the hearts of critics with its most recent pair of indie albums. Now Canada's top Modern Rock outfit makes its major-label debut with Elevator, produced by Dave Sardy. With Elevator, Hot Hot Heat is on its way to the top with an album that, keeping with superstition, purposefully has no 13th track. Warner. 2005.
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55 of 57 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I must respectfully disagree with the majority of the reviewers here.
I totally loved this album, and I think it blows the doors off their last one.
If The Killers make you remember how great 80's music could be, then Hot Hot Heat here shows you how great and totally FUN it could be as well.
I really like The Killers "Hot Fuss" (and their singles are stupendous, no argument here) but I believe "Elevator" is it's equivalent. This is a WAY better album than, say, The Bravery.
There are several outstanding songs...full-on, well-crafted songs with irresistible melodies, terrific guitars and crashing drums, and lyrics you "get" by the end of the tune. The other songs are still worth a listen or two; this is one of the rare recent albums where I don't feel the need, or have the urge, to hit 'skip' every now and then.
When was the last time you heard "hooks" as good as these? Or more than one in a song? There are hooks galore here, from beginning to end.
"Running Out of Time" and "Goodnight Goodnight" are the knockout one-two punch opening songs, and the consensus appears to be that the latter is a great song. Even by some of those who aren't as impressed with the rest of the record.
But even songs like "Ladies and Gentleman" and "You Owe Me An IOU" have catchy parts, even if they don't quite reach the heights of those first two gems.
Later on, there's a song called "Pickin' It Up" which is a glorious punky-pop rock tune, like a fast Clash song with a boozy Robert Smith vocal.
And the single "Middle of Nowhere" stands head and shoulders above some of the pap currently heard on "modern rock" radio (although overall, modern rock radio IS in a better state of health compared to when Limp Bizkit appeared with regularity on their playlists).
The finale, "Elevator" SOUNDS like a great "last-song-of-the-record" song.
Nowadays, artists throw their worst tunes at the end as filler, and album sequencing feels random. In the 'old days', it was important to have certain songs end one side, or be the first on "side B". Not this album.
I love this album, and honestly, I am totally surprised that I do. I didn't expect this at all.
Seriously. It's THAT good!
I totally loved this album, and I think it blows the doors off their last one.
If The Killers make you remember how great 80's music could be, then Hot Hot Heat here shows you how great and totally FUN it could be as well.
I really like The Killers "Hot Fuss" (and their singles are stupendous, no argument here) but I believe "Elevator" is it's equivalent. This is a WAY better album than, say, The Bravery.
There are several outstanding songs...full-on, well-crafted songs with irresistible melodies, terrific guitars and crashing drums, and lyrics you "get" by the end of the tune. The other songs are still worth a listen or two; this is one of the rare recent albums where I don't feel the need, or have the urge, to hit 'skip' every now and then.
When was the last time you heard "hooks" as good as these? Or more than one in a song? There are hooks galore here, from beginning to end.
"Running Out of Time" and "Goodnight Goodnight" are the knockout one-two punch opening songs, and the consensus appears to be that the latter is a great song. Even by some of those who aren't as impressed with the rest of the record.
But even songs like "Ladies and Gentleman" and "You Owe Me An IOU" have catchy parts, even if they don't quite reach the heights of those first two gems.
Later on, there's a song called "Pickin' It Up" which is a glorious punky-pop rock tune, like a fast Clash song with a boozy Robert Smith vocal.
And the single "Middle of Nowhere" stands head and shoulders above some of the pap currently heard on "modern rock" radio (although overall, modern rock radio IS in a better state of health compared to when Limp Bizkit appeared with regularity on their playlists).
The finale, "Elevator" SOUNDS like a great "last-song-of-the-record" song.
Nowadays, artists throw their worst tunes at the end as filler, and album sequencing feels random. In the 'old days', it was important to have certain songs end one side, or be the first on "side B". Not this album.
I love this album, and honestly, I am totally surprised that I do. I didn't expect this at all.
Seriously. It's THAT good!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Sactown
Format:Audio CD
I bought this CD about 6 months ago on the strength of the first single ("Middle of Nowhere") and also what I'd heard from their last offering. There are several tracks on this CD that ought to be getting way overplayed on radio right now -- however, we (at least here in the U.S.) instead get to listen to yet another ditty from Rob Thomas or Kelly Clarkson instead. It's just criminal! "Middle of Nowhere" is (to me) almost the perfect pop-rock song, a modern-day version of the gems Elvis Costello used to put out, but this is a bit more polished (not in a bad way). "Running out of Time" is instantly intoxicating as well. The only reason I gave this CD 4 stars instead of 5 is that, well, there IS some "filler" on it. However, the vast majority of tracks will grab you pleasantly by the ears, either on the first listen ("Running out of Time") or by the fifth ("Dirty Mouth"). Put it this way... 80 percent of the songs on this CD are better than 80 percent of what you'll hear on radio today.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Voltron00x
Format:Audio CD
First off, its nice to see some publications out there giving props to the Hot Hot Heat for being among the first on the retro-80s bandwagon... as these types of bands become more and more common, its nice when someone points out to all those Killers fans that a lot of bands starting exploring that sound first.
That said, as much as I like Make up the Breakdown, I think I actually prefer this album. It definitely has a more polished sound to it, and that may turn off some of their older fans, but I like it... this isn't a perfect album, but it is extremely catchy, and I think the hooks the band unleashes here will net them more fans than 2 years touring in support of Breakdown did. Whether or not you think that's a good thing is up to you.
Best tracks? Island of the Honest man is one of the catchiest, so I can see why they chose to leak that one... but I think my favorite is Elevcator. I also like Middle of Nowhere... Jingle Jangle... Pickin' it Up and You Owe me an IOU are somewhat silly songs, but enjoyable.
In some ways I guess you could say this album sort of comes full circle... it sounds a lot like the bands that Make up the Breakdown inspired... so older fans may be disappointed. But taken on its own merits, this is a very good cd, one that will hopefully earn the band some much-deserved respect (and success).
That said, as much as I like Make up the Breakdown, I think I actually prefer this album. It definitely has a more polished sound to it, and that may turn off some of their older fans, but I like it... this isn't a perfect album, but it is extremely catchy, and I think the hooks the band unleashes here will net them more fans than 2 years touring in support of Breakdown did. Whether or not you think that's a good thing is up to you.
Best tracks? Island of the Honest man is one of the catchiest, so I can see why they chose to leak that one... but I think my favorite is Elevcator. I also like Middle of Nowhere... Jingle Jangle... Pickin' it Up and You Owe me an IOU are somewhat silly songs, but enjoyable.
In some ways I guess you could say this album sort of comes full circle... it sounds a lot like the bands that Make up the Breakdown inspired... so older fans may be disappointed. But taken on its own merits, this is a very good cd, one that will hopefully earn the band some much-deserved respect (and success).
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Hot Hot Heat fans, if this isn't in your collection, it should be. Though later CD's feature lead guitarist, Luke Paquin, this CD is also quite good.
Published 5 months ago by Nancie Paquin
4.0 out of 5 stars
HOT HOT SONGZZZZZ
OK, so i don't really remember what songs were on this cd, i purchased 3 hot hot heat cd's off here at the same time, but they were all good.
Published on May 2, 2011 by Joshua A. Wright
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another great one from Hot Hot Heat
Having enjoyed their music since the first album, I must say that this one does not disappoint. Is it strange to call an album 'fun'? Read more
Published on March 10, 2010 by Alcide Guillory III
3.0 out of 5 stars
A sandwich with crispy bread but slimy meat
The first two tracks still showed signs off that biting indie dance-pop wit which made their debut so brainy-fun, but the commonplace songwriting lethargy we see consume all but... Read more
Published on September 2, 2008 by IRate
5.0 out of 5 stars
COLLECTION OF HITS
This album is one of my top 10 albums of all time (and i listen music a LOT). I realized it even more how great this album is after listening to their latest release "Happiness... Read more
Published on December 28, 2007 by Emrah
4.0 out of 5 stars
better than the first...
Hot Hot Heat is one of the few new bands to pique my interest. Their first release was decent, but "Elevator" is even better. Read more
Published on October 31, 2006 by puma
5.0 out of 5 stars
The higher you go!
Energy=Hot Hot Heat! this album is full of it, though not just in the album as well as on the stage these four performers pour their hearts out to you and sweat as the play their... Read more
Published on July 27, 2006 by stella
5.0 out of 5 stars
elevator
Elevator is indeed a good album, but I admit it does lack in some areas. The standout songs are Running Out Of Time, Goodnight Goodnight, Island of the Honest Man, Middle of... Read more
Published on July 14, 2006 by Shiloh
5.0 out of 5 stars
awesome
This album is amazing. I got into them after hearing one of their songs, then buying the album. At first I thought they kind of sounded like the Beatles. Read more
Published on July 9, 2006 by Kimberley M. Armstrong
5.0 out of 5 stars
elevator review
As if Make Up The Breakdown wasn't good enough already, Hot Hot Heat's follow up to it is just as amazing. All the songs are really catchy, with witty lyrics and great choruses. Read more
Published on July 5, 2006 by Jennifer Clift
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