Harmonics＜数量限定盤/Pink Transparent Vinyl/Indie Exclusive＞

人気エレクトロ・ポップ・バンド、ホット・チップのジョー・ゴダードによるソロ・アルバム!

プロデューサー兼ソングライターとして、UKダンス・ミュージック界で活躍するHot ChipのメンバーJoe Goddardが、3枚目のソロ・アルバム『Harmonics』を〈Domino〉よりリリース!本能と共感を大切にしたという本作にはUKガラージ、ハウス、ヒップホップ、ポップ、ディスコなど、レフト・フィールドなダンス・ミュージック14曲を収録。ゲストとのコラボレーションも多く、Ibibio Sound MachineのEno Williamsがヴォーカルを務めるアフロ・ハウス「Progress」から、UKのラッパーOranjeが参加するブーム・バップ・トラック「When Love's Out of Fashion」、元Wild BeastsのフロントマンであるHayden Thorpeは低音ハウス「Summon」でヴォーカルを提供、そしてHot ChipのバンドメイトであるAlexis TaylorとAl Doyleまでと豪華多数。他にも、ロンドンのダンス・グループJungleのTom McFarland、ブロンクス育ちのシンガーFiorious、ギニア出身のヴォーカリストFalle Nioke、UKジャズ・ミュージシャンAlabaster DePlumeなど。強引な分断が多い世の中を鑑み、包括的であり、調和や共感、創造を讃えた、愛情いっぱいの作品を完成させた。

As a producer, remixer, and member of Hot Chip, Joe Goddard works with so many artists that it would be understandable if he sequestered himself on his solo albums. On Harmonics, his motto is the more the merrier. A celebration of shared creativity, the albums finest moments feel like a party with a guest list that includes friends and collaborators both old and new. Goddard teams up with Ibibio Sound Machine (whose 2022 album he produced with Hot Chip) on the Afro-house standout "Progress," where icy electronics provide the perfect contrast to the warmth of the groups vocals. Raspy-voiced singer/songwriter Fiorious, who appeared on two singles with Goddard in 2023, continues their chemistry on "New World (Flow)," an exuberant acceptance of lifes ups and downs. Similarly, former Wild Beasts frontman Hayden Thorpe, with whom Goddard worked on 2020s "Unknown Song," delivers one of Harmonics most exciting songs in "Summon," a sweeping house workout that echoes the brilliance of Anohnis work with Hercules & Love Affair. And though its tucked near the end of the record, "Mountains" is a reminder that Goddards rapport with bandmates Alexis Taylor and Al Doyle is as strong as ever, especially since it doesnt sound exactly like their work with Hot Chip. The new collaborators on Harmonics keep the albums energy vital, with Guinean vocalist/percussionist Falle Nioke delivering the mesmerizing "Miles Away" and Ipswich rapper Oranje providing a moody highlight with "When Loves Out of Fashion." Time and again, Goddard reaffirms hes a producer sensitive to the nuances of the vocalists he works with -- including himself. On songs like the chugging electro-pop ballad "Follow You," he gives listeners a breather from the albums more kinetic moments. Given how packed the guest list is, its not surprising that this party runs a little long, but ultimately, each of Harmonics tracks reflects the warmth and generosity of Goddards creativity. ~ Heather Phares