Coming On Strong
by Hot Chip
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. Playlouder
    60
    A joyously audacious opening salvo.
  2. AllMusic
    50
    This is endearing -- Hot Chip's sense of humor is as contagious as their knack for reinvention is obvious. But those traits can't make Coming on Strong sound any less unfinished or even tossed off at times.
  3. Stylus Magazine
    42
    Fans of novelty pop and slapdash spunk will undoubtedly enjoy their debut record, Coming on Strong; for those who prefer their records a little less morning-breath, you’ll smell this one’s approach and smother the light with a pillow.
  5. Alternative Press
    40
    Could pass for a set of lo-fi synth demos Sir Paul McCartney cooked up one long weekend for shits and giggles. [Feb 2006, p.130]
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User Score
8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
  1. LC
    Apr 11, 2007
    10
    One of the better albums to come out in 05. Takes awhile to grow on you but...the end result is something amazing and unique. Excellent album!
  2. EduardoO
    Apr 1, 2007
    10
    One of my favorite albums of 2005. This is smart people making music and I appreciate that, do you? If so, get it, you'll love it.
  3. TrekD
    Feb 28, 2007
    10
    This is some of the best electronica I've heard in recent years. These guys know what there doing!Just amazing! Buy this album, right now!
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