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Track Listings
| 1. Careful |
| 2. And I Was A Boy From School |
| 3. Colours |
| 4. Over And Over |
| 5. (Just Like We) Breakdown |
| 6. Tchaparian |
| 7. Look After Me |
| 8. The Warning |
| 9. Arrest Yourself |
| 10. So Glad To See You |
| 11. No Fit State |
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
The second album from Hot Chip, The Warning sees these inspired pop alchemists pull off some truly devious musical juxtapositions. Scholars of music from Timbaland to Stevie Wonder to the Aphex Twin, this South London quartet make quirky, ideas-packed vocal electronica perpetually veering between moments of bliss, humour, and sheer sonic mentalism - take the opening "Careful", vocalists Alexis Taylor and Joe Goddard sweetly harmonising "Every year, exactly this time of year/They float a balloon up into the air", as the tune leapfrogs along on the sort of demented breakbeat rave seldom seen outside a Squarepusher record. Luckily, Hot Chip know enough not to sabotage all their elegant pop moments. "Boy From School" cribs deliciously from Stardust’s robo-Balearic anthem "Music Sounds Better With You", while "Over And Over" ("Like a monkey with a miniature cymbal/The joy of repetition really is in you") is bouncy testament to the joy of dumb, fun dance music. Further in, too, there’s sweet moments like "Look After Me", an R&B-tinged plea to an ex-lover, that sees these clever-clever white boys succeed in getting sentimental without resorting to irony. A dream synthesis of warmth and intelligence. --Louis Pattison
Product Description
The Warning is the 2nd album by Hot Chip. The band built up a loyal fanbase around their first album, Coming On Strong, which has now expanded following their hit single and support slots with Mylo, LCD Soundsystem and Goldfrapp. 12 tracks including the hidden track 'Won't Wash'. EMI.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By DynaMo
Format:Audio CD
I won't bother with highbrow recitals. Let me just say that this album and this band will rock you and keep you adictively coming back for more. It's rare to find such a well-rounded, well-balanced release--not a single track is lacking and each one has something strong to offer. I've played it for several friends and not one can stop listening. You'll feel the fool if you don't hop on the Hot Chip waggon. This band is going places. Also check out their first album--it's extremely satisfying as well.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
apart from a few tracks on this album (my rommate owns it so therefore I have heard smatterings from it), but I can say that 'Over and Over' is worth the price of admission on its own. I never thought that six minutes of 4/4 time, a few adroitly placed guitar lines, thumping bass and whining keyboards could be so damn catchy, but I was wrong. I'm a man, I can admit when I'm wrong. 'Over and Over' is the newest entry into my top 25 of all time list.
A few other songs from this album catch me as well, but I don't know what they're called. Suffice to say that this album is way better than their debut.
A few other songs from this album catch me as well, but I don't know what they're called. Suffice to say that this album is way better than their debut.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
On their second album, Hot Chip has continued to play with what makes them interesting. Stark electronic blips sit next to accessable melodic arrangments, and the marriage works even better this time around.
The tracks overall, bounce off each other to create a complete record experience. A song like Boy From School is a retro-flavored pop masterpiece, sounding like a cousin of OMD or New Order, you'll be singing along from the very first listen. Other tracks are far more difficult but no-less rewarding. The Warning, is great because it plays with the idea of musical catagories and the stigmas that go with them. The idea of geeky keyboard fans being violent and tough is funny, and that's the gist of the tune. Then there is the single which has garnered the most attention for the band, and its a dandy. Over and Over, has an insane, yet catchy hook, and really great lyrics to boot! Anyone that I've ever played this for has fallen in love with it, its just one of those songs that anyone can get into, and instantly like.
While the rest of the record doesn't quite leap the lead singles' lofty bar, it does a really great job of complementing the different styles and vibes, that without skill, could get very chaotic to the listener. If you are a fan of electronic music, and like a bit of experimentaton mixed with your straight forward pop, you won't find a better blend of a unique, and fun songs on any one record this year.
The tracks overall, bounce off each other to create a complete record experience. A song like Boy From School is a retro-flavored pop masterpiece, sounding like a cousin of OMD or New Order, you'll be singing along from the very first listen. Other tracks are far more difficult but no-less rewarding. The Warning, is great because it plays with the idea of musical catagories and the stigmas that go with them. The idea of geeky keyboard fans being violent and tough is funny, and that's the gist of the tune. Then there is the single which has garnered the most attention for the band, and its a dandy. Over and Over, has an insane, yet catchy hook, and really great lyrics to boot! Anyone that I've ever played this for has fallen in love with it, its just one of those songs that anyone can get into, and instantly like.
While the rest of the record doesn't quite leap the lead singles' lofty bar, it does a really great job of complementing the different styles and vibes, that without skill, could get very chaotic to the listener. If you are a fan of electronic music, and like a bit of experimentaton mixed with your straight forward pop, you won't find a better blend of a unique, and fun songs on any one record this year.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting...
I bought this CD after stumbling across Hot Chip's other album 'Coming On Strong'. I really liked that one, but 'The Warning' just doesn't flow as well. Read more
Published on August 28, 2007 by C. DANIEL
2.0 out of 5 stars
The Warning: Don't buy this
I randomly chose to buy and listen to this CD because they are playing at Coachella. It isn't good. It reminds me of StereoLab but without talent. Read more
Published on April 2, 2007 by Robert Matthew Carroll
4.0 out of 5 stars
Looking for a face to attack (unique sound and beautifully strange...
If you are looking for something different to listen to, Hot Chip's new album may satisfy you beyond your expectations. Read more
Published on February 17, 2007 by Onur Uzman
4.0 out of 5 stars
Beautifully Broken Rules
The moment that track one, "Careful," starts to see-saw between its glittering chorales and a hyper-kinetic synth-trash backbeat, it becomes obvious that The Warning is not your... Read more
Published on December 6, 2006 by Mark Eremite
4.0 out of 5 stars
a great album
the harmonies that go on here are what really propel this album. Electronics are wondrful too, but it's the vocal play that keeps this album out of generic electro, and pushes into... Read more
Published on November 15, 2006 by MMF
4.0 out of 5 stars
"Boy from School Over Colours"... excellent 2nd album from Hot Chip
Hot Chip is a quirky UK band that reminds me of Aqueduct here in the US. After self-releasing some early EPs, the band issued its debut album "Coming On Strong" in 2004 (released... Read more
Published on November 8, 2006 by Paul Allaer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome album
This album is so much fun! For a first album, it really is quite good. It has interesting beats, avariety of songs, and catchy tunes. Read more
Published on October 30, 2006 by Music Fan
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fair warning
Fledgling UK electropop band Hot Chip have found greater success with their second album, "The Warning," but thankfully have not sold their souls to do so. Read more
Published on August 29, 2006 by E. A Solinas
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pop music for connoisseurs
The homemade, do-it-yourself charm of their previous album, "Coming on Strong", is gone from Hot Chip's new effort "The Warning". Read more
Published on July 13, 2006 by Douglas King
4.0 out of 5 stars
Mostly slick album of summer electro pop
On the second album from the young UK band Hot Chip, it sounds like they're still working some kinks out in a few places. Read more
Published on June 26, 2006 by somethingexcellent
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