Released 19 years ago this October
Someone Great
LCD Soundsystem · 2007
51 min · 6 tracks · punk rock
A pulsating blend of dance-punk rhythms and introspective lyrics that explore loss and nostalgia within a vibrant sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Someone Great Start here — This title track encapsulates the album's themes of loss and nostalgia through its poignant lyrics and euphoric production, making it a centerpiece of the band's catalog.
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Get Innocuous! (Soulwax remix) — The remix enhances the original's energetic pulse, transforming it into a club-ready anthem that showcases LCD Soundsystem's adaptability within the dance scene.
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Time to Get Away (Gucci Soundsystem remix) — This remix creates a hypnotic atmosphere, balancing introspective lyrics with a driving beat that invites listeners to both reflect and move.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with emotional depth
- long remixes for immersive experience
- reflective moments for introspective listening
- dynamic shifts between energetic builds
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise, straightforward tracks
- want constant high-energy beats
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A notable single that showcases LCD Soundsystem's style but isn't a main album.
- Themes
- nostalgic nightlife· dance floor reflection
- Career context
- Released on October 22, 2007, Someone Great was a pivotal EP for LCD Soundsystem, following their acclaimed album Sound of Silver. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their status as a leading force in dance-punk, with this release showcasing their ability to merge emotional depth with infectious beats.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hot Chip· The Rapture· Soulwax
Tracklist
- 1 Someone Great Start here 6:30
- 2 Get Innocuous! (Soulwax remix) 10:01
- 3 Sound of Silver (C2 remix Rev.3) 9:21
- 4 Us v Them (Any Color U Like remix by Windsurf) 10:52
- 5 Time to Get Away (Gucci Soundsystem remix) 6:49
- 6 Us v Them (live on KCRW's 'Morning Becomes Eclectic') 7:53
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The Warning
Hot Chip
Combines introspective lyrics with infectious dance beats, echoing nightlife reflections.
Manners
Passion Pit
Shares a vibrant sonic palette and explores themes of nostalgia and emotional complexity.
Walking on a Dream
Empire of the Sun
Features pulsating rhythms and an atmosphere of nostalgic escapism that resonates deeply.
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