I... just... can't... help... it

I have strained every sinew to stop myself from posting up yet more Hot Chip. But then I realised I haven't really mentioned the new album yet. And one song in particular that I just can't stop playing. So I thought, fuck it. One more tiny little song won't hurt, will it!

Now the album is undeniably fantastic, and is certainly my favourite of the year so far. Although to be honest there's not been a great deal of competition in 2006. I can't think of many things that have really got my rocks off. Both the Arctic Monkeys & new AFX Analord compilation are great, but both date back to last year really. White Rose Movement I think is the only new thing i've heard that i've really loved.

So praise the lord for Alexis & Joe. And particularly for 'No Fit State', the real killer track on the album. I just love the little 80's synth flourishes; and I love the way Joe (or is it Alexis? I've still not quite sussed out who's who) gradually fades in with his 'I'm in no fit state, i'm in no fit shape' refrain; and I especially love the little synth breakdown at the end. And well, goddamit, the whole thing is just hot sex.

HOT CHIP - NO FIT STATE


I've got a different version playing on my myspace page at the moment. I guess it might be a demo or something? Anyway it's stolen from Hot Chip's myspace, so I guess I should link to that as well.


I'm going to see them at King's College in May, but i'm tempted to go to the Oxford gig as well since tickets are still available. Hmmm..... yeah, why not eh!

If you're in London & missed out on tickets for Kings College, they've announced another London gig at the Luminere in Kilburn. Check the website for details.

'Boy from school' is coming out as a single in the next few weeks... just managed to snag the Erol Alkan remix cheap off ebay. Woo! Anyway, you can watch the neato video here. (Well you can try... it's not working too well for me.)