Album: The Essential by Hot Chocolate (2003)
Genre: Pop | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Good Natured
Format: Album

Description: Dozens of slightly different Hot Chocolate compilations were released during the '80s, '90s, and 2000s. EMI Germany added to the stack in 2011 with this 18-track disc, not even the first HC comp to use "Essential" in its title. It does contain the long-running group's biggest '70s hits -- "Emma," "You Sexy Thing," and "Every 1's a Winner" -- but leaves out several other significant singles, like "Love Is Life," "I Believe (In Love)," "A Child's Prayer," and "Put Your Love in Me," all of which were Top Ten hits in the U.K. This definitely is not an ideal overview, but the majority of casual fans who know only the big three should be satisfied.

Artist Background: Hot Chocolate was a chart-topping British pop band popular during the 1970s and 1980s, formed by Errol Brown. The act had at least one hit every year between 1970 and 1984 inclusive, and their song "You Sexy Thing" made the Top 10 in three decades. Part of the London, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the London, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Pop, Rock/Pop, Good Natured, 2000s, Album

Additional Context: Rating score: 8. Based on 1 votes


Dozens of slightly different Hot Chocolate compilations were released during the '80s, '90s, and 2000s. EMI Germany added to the stack in 2011 with this 18-track disc, not even the first HC comp to use "Essential" in its title. It does contain the long-running group's biggest '70s hits -- "Emma," "You Sexy Thing," and "Every 1's a Winner" -- but leaves out several other significant singles, like "Love Is Life," "I Believe (In Love)," "A Child's Prayer," and "Put Your Love in Me," all of which were Top Ten hits in the U.K. This definitely is not an ideal overview, but the majority of casual fans who know only the big three should be satisfied.

The Essential

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