There is a fresh Hot Chip album just around the corner. Those who can't wait for February 2010 will relish this low-key solo album from Chip founder Joe Goddard. Relieved of the pop strictures of a major label, and without lead singer Alexis Taylor, Goddard is theoretically free to take his muse clubbing into the small hours. Even so, his melodic percolations remain pristine and controlled. The one regret on this otherwise lovely record is that even on Goddard's cut-loose party tune "Going Banan...
Guardian Music — There is a fresh Hot Chip album just around the corner. Those who can't wait for February 2010 will relish this low-key solo album from Chip founder Joe Goddard. Relieved... more info