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- Summary: The third full-length solo release from Hot Chip's Joe Goddard features guest appearances by Barrie, Alabaster DePlume, Al Doyle, Findia, Fiorious, Ibibio Sound Machine, Tom McFarland, Falle Nioke, Oranj, Alexis Taylor, and Hayden Thorpe.
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- Record Label: Domino
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock
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Aug 5, 2024In the end, it feels wrong to call this album a solo record, since it is defined and elevated by the people Goddard works with. He’s been adventurous in seeking out partners, choosing some familiar ones and some that no one would have predicted, and the risks, especially, have paid off.
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Jul 12, 2024While the majority of Harmonics was written solely by Goddard himself, he allows his songwriting to be elastic, bending and shaping around these guest vocalists, resulting in one of the most personality-filled albums of the year.
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Record CollectorJul 15, 2024Harmonics is another bold step in the world of the grown-up youth club. [Aug 2024, p.104]
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Jul 12, 2024Given how packed the guest list is, it's not surprising that this party runs a little long, but ultimately, each of Harmonics' tracks reflects the warmth and generosity of Goddard's creativity.
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Jul 12, 2024While there may be nothing to touch Goddard’s finest solo moment (that would be the sky-scraping collaboration with Valentina, Gabriel) or most of Hot Chip’s immense back catalogue, Harmonics is still a distinctive, often exhilarating, record from Goddard and his host of friends.
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Jul 22, 2024Harmonics’ collection of relatable songs and interesting ideas could use a stronger hand on the tiller to reach its intended destination.
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MojoJul 12, 2024When Goddard himself provides vocals – notably on Follow You and On My Mind – it adds necessary cohesion. [Aug 2024, p.83]