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LCD Soundsystem

LCD Soundsystem · 2005

100 min · 16 tracks · punk · dance-punk

A kinetic blend of dance-punk grooves and introspective lyrics that captures urban ennui.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • kinetic grooves for late nights
  • introspective reflection during parties
  • dynamic peaks and valleys
  • urban ennui with dance vibes

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
party dynamics· aging authenticity
Career context
In 2005, LCD Soundsystem released their self-titled debut album after a series of well-received singles. This marked the beginning of their rise in the dance-punk scene, following frontman James Murphy's previous work with the DFA label. The album solidified their reputation as innovators in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Hot Chip· The Rapture· Soulwax
Sounds like this from elsewhere
The Warning by Hot Chip — Shares the same blend of danceable grooves with introspective lyrics reflecting urban life.
Echoes by The Rapture — Combines dance-punk energy with themes of authenticity and urban discontent.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Daft Punk Is Playing at My House 5:16
  • 2 Too Much Love 5:42
  • 3 Tribulations 4:59
  • 4 Movement 3:04
  • 5 Never as Tired as When I’m Waking Up 4:49
  • 6 On Repeat 8:01
  • 7 Thrills 3:42
  • 8 Disco Infiltrator 4:56
  • 9 Great Release 6:35

Disc 2

  • 1 Losing My Edge 7:53
  • 2 Beat Connection 8:07
  • 3 Give It Up 3:55
  • 4 Tired 3:34
  • 5 Yeah (crass version) 9:21
  • 6 Yeah (pretentious version) 11:06
  • 7 Yr City’s a Sucker (full version) 9:22

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