Albums to watch

Chaleur Humaine

Christine and the Queens

Chaleur Humaine

Debut album of electropop from Nantes-born artist Héloïse Letissier, originally released in France back in 2014

ADM rating[?]

8.1

Label
Because
UK Release date
26/02/2016
US Release date
26/02/2016
  1. 10.0 |   The Guardian

    You never find yourself in the presence of music that sounds self-consciously clever. Everything flows easily, nothing jars
    Read Review

  2. 9.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    A truly enjoyable record, a durable collection of interesting and exciting pop music that is hopefully only the first of many to come from Christine and the Queens
    Read Review

  3. 9.0 |   musicOMH

    Chaleur Humaine is as sharp and classy as the suits Letissier dons, and is full to the brim with feeling
    Read Review

  4. 8.2 |   AU Review

    It’s spacey, atmospheric, a little weird, with an almost menacing edge, especially in the creeping reverb of album closer ‘Here’
    Read Review

  5. 8.0 |   Mojo

    There's no manifesto here, only an exploration of identity, just as Letissier searches for her place in this decade's pantheon of fabulous poly-musical femmes. Print edition only

  6. 8.0 |   Q

    Shimmering synth-pop meets sexual politics. Print edition only

  7. 8.0 |   The Irish Times

    Live, Letissier can use her theatrical poise to embellish these songs, but they’re wonderfully bright and infectious in the studio setting too
    Read Review

  8. 8.0 |   DIY

    A bright, well constructed and boldly vivid first outing
    Read Review

  9. 8.0 |   A.V. Club

    A shimmering collection of great pop songs from a magnetic performer who nonetheless seems unconcerned with being the center of attention
    Read Review

  10. 8.0 |   Pitchfork

    Her music is bold and fully formed, but Letissier unpeels the façade of outer confidence to shine a light on the way that queer identity requires constant negotiation
    Read Review

  11. 8.0 |   Evening Standard

    Coupled with some remarkable videos, Letissier gives every impression of being a real artist who’s thankfully chosen pop
    Read Review

  12. 8.0 |   The Observer

    Stylish, empathetic songs
    Read Review

  13. 8.0 |   The FT

    Songs benefit from restrained electronic production, at once moody and catchy
    Read Review

  14. 7.0 |   Loud And Quiet

    What’s so striking about this album is its restraint. Letissier holds back enough to make you crawl deeper into her world
    Read Review


blog comments powered by Disqus

Watch it

Roll over video for more options

Hear it

Preview & download it

Christine and the Queens: Chaleur Humaine

  • Download full album for just £8.49
  • 1. iT £0.99
  • 2. Saint Claude £0.99
  • 3. Tilted £0.99
  • 4. No Harm Is Done (feat. Tunji Ige) £0.99
  • 5. Science Fiction £0.99
  • 6. Paradis Perdus £0.99
  • 7. Half Ladies £0.99
  • 8. Jonathan (feat. Perfume Genius) £0.99
  • 9. Narcissus Is Back £0.99
  • 10. Safe And Holy £0.99
  • 11. Night 52 £0.99
  • 12. Here £0.99
  • Service provided by 7Digital

Latest Reviews

More reviews