This was one of the CMJ shows I was looking forward to the most, because of the rave reviews my friends have given their live show. Everyone I know who has seen them swears that Hot Chip are fantastic live, and considering that my CMJ show-buddy was one of those people, this seemed like the right moment to check them out. I didn't have many pre-conceptions about what to expect, though I do give The Warning occasional spins and I did know that they were British. I certainly did not expect Hot Chip to be five super dorky white boys who inexplicably have the funk flowing from their loins. Even though I'm not a huge fan of Webster Hall, the band sounded good and the ample space let the packed crowd get their groove on. You can't deny a band that has both insane amounts of energy and rhythm; Hot Chip have plenty of both. The verdict: Hot Chip broke my legs, and I walked out of the venue with a shit eating grin on my face.

Labels: CMJ, Concert Reviews