Make Up the Breakdown (CD)
Following close on the heels of their critically acclaimed Knock Knock Knock EP, Make Up the Breakdown is Hot Hot Heat's debut full-length, recorded with Jack Endino at Vancouver's Mushroom Studios. SPIN Magazine had this to say about the band: "Some retro new wavers hang themselves on their own skinny ties. While their peers lip-synch to Cure 45s, these Canucks take subtler cues from early-'80s synth disco. It's not new wave worship; it's the sound of punk teaching itself to dance." Like their peers Radio 4 and The Rapture, Hot Hot Heat blend angular post-punk twitch with danceable pop, effectively (and finally) persuading white dopes o get on the good foot.
| Tracklisting | |
| Disk | 1 | |
| 1 | Naked in the City Again |
| 2 | No, Not Now |
| 3 | Get in or Get Out |
| 4 | Bandages |
| 5 | Oh, Godamnit |
| 6 | Aveda |
| 7 | This Town |
| 8 | Talk to Me, Dance With Me |
| 9 | Save Us S.O.S. |
| 10 | In Cairo |
| Megan Stahl
- , OR, United States |
| Make Up the Breakdown. It's definitely one of my favorite albums ever. The opener, Naked In The City Again, is a sort of song that builds over time and starts with low vocals that become higher. The chorus is fantastic, and it has some fabulous guitar. No, Not Now is a catchy tune with lots of synth, and an awesome music video as well. The next ditty, Get In Or Get Out, has a wonderful keyboard solo and has a great beat. It'll make you want to dance. "Ugly or pretty, it's still my city." Next is Bandages. Bandages. This is probably HHH's most popular song off the album, I've heard it had substantial radio play in the UK in 2002-3. It's so darn catchy, and you gotta love it. Personally, it's a favorite of mine from this album. Following Bandages is the witty Oh, Goddamnit, a song with an awesome vocal intro and the rhythm of Steve Bays' vocals are so unique. This song has many different melodies and parts, making for a truly different and wonderful tune. I LOVE it. Aveda is next, a slightly random song with some great synth during the chorus. "Gonna walk right through this town and laugh, with a crowd of strangers chasin' me" begins the next song, This Town. This song is hard to describe, you need to hear it for yourselves. Definently a highlight of Make Up The Breakdown. It's amazing. Ahh, the cowbell. A cure for fevers for some, for Talk To Me, Dance With Me, a cowbell begins the song. One of the singles off of this cd, Talk to Me, Dance With Me is a wonderful dance song, and very fun to sing along to. Save us S.O.S. is a great song with a catchy bridge about an exit door, and the final song, In Cairo, is a slower song with plenty of piano. In conclusion, I think this album is definitely worth purchasing. You'll love it, and listen to it over and over. | |
| josh koonce
- palos heights, IL, USA |
| one of the best CDs I own. I've been listening to Make Up the Breakdown on a regular basis since it was released and it has prompted me to see Hot Hot Heat perform twice. I plan on seeing them again the next time they come to Chicago as well, and i will certainly buy their next CD | |
Sagatiba Presents: Insound Monthly Mixtape. Free With Every MP3 Order!
Insound 20! Exclusive t-shirts, hoodies & posters!
Back To School Sale: 10% Off Classic Vinyl Titles!
| 9/6 | O'Luge Movements |
| 9/8 | Manda Rin My DNA |
| 9/9 | Aids Wolf Cities of Glass |
| 9/9 | Angela Desveaux The Mighty Ship |
| 9/9 | Bound Stems The Family Afloat |
Home • About Us • Your Account • Contact Us • FAQs • Affiliate Program • Advertising • Privacy Statement
Terms and Conditions For Use • ©1999-2008 Insound.
![[Cover]](http://www.insound.com/annex/covers/INS15420.gif)
