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The Long Goodbye: LCD Soundsystem Live at Madison Square Garden

LCD Soundsystem · 2014

151 min · 23 tracks · punk · dance-punk

A euphoric blend of dance-punk energy and poignant lyrics that captures the spirit of a legendary farewell performance.

Why this album works

The album received widespread acclaim from critics, reflecting on the band's significant impact on the dance-punk genre. It underscored LCD Soundsystem's ability to blend infectious beats with introspective lyrics, ultimately earning a spot on multiple year-end lists and solidifying their legacy in contemporary music.
Best for
euphoric dance floor anthems dynamic live performance energy wave-like pacing with peaks
Context
Released in 2014, 'The Long Goodbye' marks LCD Soundsystem's final concert, serving as a culmination of their career after a seven-year hiatus. This live album follows their acclaimed previous work, 'This Is Happening' (2010), and encapsulates the band's unique sound and vibrant energy at Madison Square Garden, a venue emblematic of their rise to fame.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Dance Yrself Clean Standout 9:48
  • 2 Drunk Girls 3:40
  • 3 I Can Change 6:22
  • 4 Time to Get Away 4:08
  • 5 Get Innocuous! 6:52
  • 6 Daft Punk Is Playing at My House 5:15
  • 7 Too Much Love 4:42

Disc 2

  • 1 All My Friends Standout 7:20
  • 2 Tired / Heart of the Sunrise (excerpt) 2:58
  • 3 45:33 (intro) 1:50
  • 4 You Can't Hide (Shame on You) 4:57
  • 5 Sound of Silver 4:57
  • 6 Out in Space 10:24
  • 7 Ships Talking 9:21

Disc 3

  • 1 Freak Out / Starry Eyes 10:25
  • 2 Us v Them 9:21

Disc 4

  • 1 North American Scum 5:20
  • 2 Bye Bye Bayou 4:41

Disc 5

  • 1 Losing My Edge Standout 8:48
  • 2 Home 7:07
  • 3 All I Want 5:54
  • 4 Jump Into the Fire 7:15
  • 5 New York, I Love You but You’re Bringing Me Down 9:54

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