The Warning
by Hot Chip
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Blender
    60
    Hot Chip's relentless stylistic hopscotch... ends up in an intricate muddle that fully engages neither hips nor heart. [Jun 2006, p.138]
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  2. Dusted Magazine
    60
    The slower songs on The Warning have a kind of raggedy, pioneering charm.
  3. Rolling Stone
    60
    Not all the ideas connect, but the tunes are plenty inviting.
  5. Q Magazine
    40
    There are moments... as good and chart-friendly as anything by Royksopp or Mylo.... But most of the time they prefer to trade in dreary whimsy. [Jun 2006, p.116]
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Awards & Rankings

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#99 Best Album of 2006
100
#100 Most Discussed Album of 2006

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 56 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 56
  3. Negative: 2 out of 56
  1. Ricko
    Jan 16, 2012
    8
    The first half of the record is excellent, very strong tracks. Kind of fades off a bit towards the end but overall a very good record from aThe first half of the record is excellent, very strong tracks. Kind of fades off a bit towards the end but overall a very good record from a very strong band.… Full Review »
  2. Will
    Sep 25, 2007
    10
    Cooler than LCD Soundsystem will ever be. The track 'Over and Over' must be one of the tracks of the decade! This is inventive Cooler than LCD Soundsystem will ever be. The track 'Over and Over' must be one of the tracks of the decade! This is inventive music at its best, one of the most refreshing listens in recent memory.… Full Review »
  3. LouiseS.
    Aug 25, 2007
    9
    Really catchy songs and solid production.
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