LCD Soundsystem- This Is Happening ALBUM REVIEW

[Skatertike202]

This album is fucking fantastic!

[FreightlinerFred]

I LOVE this album. I've never really listened to the Talking heads or any other electro-pop bands so the whole sound was new to me. Also, listening to "Dance yrself clean" on my sony headphones is like walking through different dimensions.

[UrsineBenn]

The only thing better than listening to the these guys (or guy) album is seeing them live. A great and cool trilogy of albums. I like how the song You Wanted A Hit really gives the middle finger and says fuck the singles, here's an album.

Good review as always.

[CoffeandCreemr]

BEST. ALBUM. EVAR. maybe?

[brandondittman]

I just did a video review for this album. Everyone check it out please!!! :)

[PattyGreendale]

Dance Yrself Clean... I dont know... it changed something, thats for damn sure!

[LaStylo15]

all i want is probably my favorite song on the album... great review!

[MrHimiStringer]

did anyone else find it weird in "Dance Yrself Clean" (which is my favourite track) that the slower bit at the start was a lot quiet than the rest of the song.

[subterranean47]

Dance Yrself Clean. Best track imo.

[manutdtreble7]

Hearing dance yrself clean in a club will change your life!!!

but besides that the whole album is wonderful.

[buckleygeneration]

Dance Yrself Clean, Drunk Girls, All I Want, I Can Change, Pow Pow... This album is just incredible. And you're the one who made me listen to it, Anthony. Thank you.

[QuikDJ]

I CAN CHANGE!

[TheHoodedDemon]

Favorite dio album: Black Sabbath DEHUMANIZER

[MYusername1713]

cant understand peoples love affair with lcd soundsystem, they are a terrible live band and has anyone noticed through his hipster aurora that ,james murphy cant sing to save his life and having nancy whangs horrendous overpowering so called back up singing added to it makes me ill. this album like the rest of them is overhyped , noisy and reworked from older songs (''i can change'' sounds a lot like ''love is a stranger'' by the eurythmics) but still he manages to give it a 9! how?

[Jesusjuicerful]

Hmm I understand where you're coming from...when I first heard it I was annoyed by how long the tracks were, I felt like it was when Tarantino makes a film, theres no one there to say stop y'know? But now I totally get it, the tracks are just pure dance tracks. Sometimes LCD can really like Talking Heads too much tho....

[92burnzy]

Really Good Review Man xD I thought this album wouldnt be that good but ive listened to it over and over and i cant get enough of it, sad to hear that they are not making any more albums though but what a good way to go, My favourite track has to be the first track on the LP, I love the way it builds up and then you get the dance beat to it. Overall: AWESOME LP xD

[jek21]

In response to the final question: Rainbow's "Rising"

[MonounsaturatedBliss]

"I Can Change" changed my life.

[joemunkey30]

modern classic

[gogolplex74]

this album is amazing

[BillClintonn]

You do a pretty good job with your reviews, but the video effects are annoying. You don't need them. Just let your opinions do the work. Album cover over the shoulder is fine, but its all the other stuff. Also, I wonder if there's a way to actually get the music in the video. Maybe lightly play one 20-sec clip under part of your review. I don't know. That's a tough one.

[HawK047]

I'm a big fan of post-punk music. Not so much the disco'ish Talking Heads way you mean it, though. But with that said, LCD Soundsystem does really hit the spot for me. I dont find the synths cheezy at all, infact. They are exactly how I loved them in my other post-punk and new wave albums and wouldnt want them any other way.

The basslines are awesome aswell, especially in All I Want and Drunk Girls.

This is dance music I actually want to dance to.

Great album.

[jfitz1431]

i wasn't as floored about this album as you were lol. i think it's really well done, but DEFINITELY not my favorite of the year. probably not even in my top 10. but nonetheless i really enjoyed it and liked the long winded songs that build and shift and just go all over the place.

electronic music has never been my cup of tea generally. however i did love four tet's album this year..more so than this actually.

[VegetableHero]

here is my review : it sucks. im not saying it cause i hate your videos or opinions or something. i really dont like it

[TheMadvillainy]

You should review the John Legend/Roots album, it's got such a classic sound. Maybe even The Monitor by Titus Andronicous, great album, all over top 10s.

[Slowbell42]

Home is my favorite, and I definitely agree with you, the songs don't feel as long as they actually are especially with all the developing within them.

My step-grandpa was in a band with Dio WAY back in the day :)

[edibletalkingchairs]

Dio greatest is most definatly holy diver... Last in Line was also up there but after that one Dio's material just degraded to standered 80s 90s rock nothing special.

[InsertProfileName]

Personally, this is my favourite album of the year and by far LCD Soundsystem's best album. It pickes up where 'Sound of Silver' fet off and really cements LCD Soundsystem as one of the define bands of this generation. With this album I feel I can hear a progression in their music, Favourite track; 'Home', least favourite track; 'Somebody's Calling Me', Favourite Moment; (rather elongated but,) tracks 'I Can Change', 'You Wanted A Hit' and 'Pow Pow', I just love these 3 tracks.

[pokabeb]

James Murphy is LCD Soundsystem, LCD Soundsystem is James Murphy. I've met the master undisguised and everything about him reflects on his music, and the translation from life to music, music to life is beautiful. I don't like the word he used to describe this album "fun", it's a beyond fun it's a beautiful dance floor masterpiece.

[Armistace]

All right man. Its 2:07 in the morning and I just watched your review on Plastic Beach. I consider myself a man of good musical taste. Every movement has a feel, and when I explore the surface, and eventually the depths, of a genre I like to think I can pick out some of the prominent and in a sense logical artist. Plastic Beach, to me, is a rare and perfect album. I've only thought that towards less than ten albums today.. They got a 7, LCD Soundsytem got a 9. I'm giving this band a chance.

[josh7million]

Yanks don't get Dance Music

[DiabloDave363]

@josh7million i do

[TheBeatlesFan86]

@intertoto, your wrong man the whole album is amazing, idk what your thinking but there are 9 amazing songs not just 1.

[raythe8th]

i think its a pretty good lp

[aquilaurlante]

great review man,i love the way you emphasize the winning sides of this album....this is happening hits home for me too since i really enjoyed their two previous projects(someone great is a masterpiece)and i go crazy for this genre...i do too think that all i want is similar to bowie's heroes but it has its own personality and originality...keep it up brò.

[rospiltore]

As ever - fantastic review

[sandybhamra]

Another fantastic review, Anthony. I love this record. I agree with your bit about Somebody's Calling Me. It has definitely grown on me since, though my favourite song is All I Want. Having said that, every track is wonderful, and I was especially taken by the echoing of Dance Yrself Clean's "aaa" in Home. And about your liking for post-punk w/ disco influence: I have loved good old fashioned post-punk for a while, but starting to delve deeper into the disco side. What would you recommend most?

[Subtropicx]

Love love love love this LP

solid 9

[intertoto]

the only song thats even remotly good on this album is pow pow pow the rest blows!and as you also pointed out needledrop im into post-punk with slightly more dance to it.

[messick09]

@intertoto YOU'RE DOING IT WRONG

[zazz63]

personally i think murphy would be the first to admit that he takes huge influences from previous artists and tracks to the point that you might think its taking the piss..but does that mean it isnt enjoyable to listen to??

"You Wanted A Hit"... yanked my chain big time!!!!

[Mmccormick88]

THANK YOU! I think you're probably the only person other than me who picked up on "One Touch" calling to mind NIN, specifically "Heresy."

[TyphoidBryan]

I hated everything about this album. Found it to be a complete bore, often obnoxious and downright lame. Didn't hear anything remotely catchy about it.

"Drunk Girls," for example, sounds like Velvet Underground's "White Light/White Heat" (the opener, not the album itself) yet drowned in club-hopping lousiness. He should have called it "Drunk Girls/Drunk Boys." Still haven't heard more than two good tracks from LCD Soundsystem across two albums I've listened to. Neither are from this album.

[fishkisser94]

i love the face at 5:27, made my day.

[rsfaan91]

@f1diva thats right ; )

[rsfaan91]

@f1diva probably, i pretty sure bowie, for the "berlin trilogy" took alot of influence from krautrock acts such as NEU! and Kraftwerk, so its probably related no?? heroes sounding soo much like NEU! and all i want soundin soo much like heroes, makes all i want sound like NEU! lol its pretty messed up

[slyfan64]

somebodies calling me is the only trough of the album

[eb0nikz]

All I Want brought me to tears about 3 weeks ago. my brother and i got into a big fucking fight. he got married and didn't tell me. All I Want might not necessarily personify our situation, but some of the lyrics really hit home. damn.

[Verazze]

This is happening, this is delicious. The album is really catching up to Maniac Meat in terms of personal favorites for 2010.

[radioshead]

My fave song is definitely "Home". 

[KisnorboFTW]

Don't you think it's a little curious that, within four tracks here, you have two of the year's standouts ('Dance Yrself Clean', 'All I Want') side by side with the soul-sapping stain on humanity that is 'Drunk Girls', which would surely walk in a Golden Rasberry for music if such a thing existed.

[8bitprice]

Well my favorites are Pow Pow, Dance Yrself Clean and I can change. I frigging love this album so I'm gonna check out more of LCD's stuff. Any suggestions ppl?

[messick09]

@8bitprice Sound Of Silver... masterpiece... no-brainer.

[ClownFallsDown]

Agreed absolutely, tis a wonderful album, and I actually think Murphy's vocals are more appealingly melodic than ever.

[shrubs0077]

Yea my speakers get bumped too, listin to POW POW Loud. i get gooze bumps

[Movielover87]

So far, this is my favorite album of the year. "I Can Change" is my personal favorite track, and "Somebody's Calling Me" is my least favorite. A lot of the instrumental parts reminded me of More Songs About Buildings and Food/Fear of Music-era Talking Heads. Quite fantastic.

[yourgaygirl]

who cares is right. stop doing this.

[DaniiChiica]

Thank you Anthony... :)

You are my inspiration :D

[DarkPassenger111]

I agree with everything you said.

[Nostalgiaforinfi]

I found your reviews by accident and I'm glad I did. The best quality is your expansive descriptors used to describe the different musical traits even a non musically inclined person can understand with an emphasis on emotive gestures. Keep it up.

[MrHappyFaceFilms]

LCD Soundsystem Is My ALL TIME Favorite Band.

[TheExplodingPanda]

just saw them play at the Pitchfork Music Festival yesterday.. FUCKING EPIC! swear to balls my brain melted at each track they played. Gonna miss you James Murphy... well, im gonna miss the "LCD Soundsystem" James Murphy. lookin forward to whatever he does next.

[gordonacosta]

Good review. I thought the album was excellent, like their previous albums. 

[theneedledrop]

@gordonacosta Thanks for t he comment, dude! :-)

[xdeathtoll]

whats LP

[theneedledrop]

@xdeathtoll Long player / long play.

[rsfaan91]

@theneedledrop wich was the track you were underwhelmed by??

[theneedledrop]

@rsfaan91 Somebody's calling me, but it has since grown on me.

[rsfaan91]

@theneedledrop dont you think "all i want" really sounds like bowie's heroes? i thought you could have drawn that comparison...

[theneedledrop]

@rsfaan91 Yeah, it does. In fact, it sounds almost exactly like Bowie's "Heroes." Is this a bad thing? I've always thought copying was the most sincere form of flattery, frankly.

[rsfaan91]

@theneedledrop hey anthony "one touch" reminds me of krautrock, would you say im wrong for drawing that comparison??? kraftwerk maybe¿?

[USCTrojan2004]

Does this album have the My Kapowski song on it???

[KubrickKing]

The best of songs on this record, although more polished than previous LCD Sounsystem, are just as good as anything James Murphy has ever made. Songs like Dance Yrself Clean, All I Want, Home, You Wanted A Hit, and even Drunk girls are an extreme accomplishment even for James Murphy. That being said, I also feel the same way about the weaker tracks on the album; they are on the same level with LCD's worst work to date. Somebody's Calling Me, Pow Pow, and One Touch just seem to drag. Solid 8 IMO.

[WeEatBrainz]

I agree somebody's calling me is the weak point of the album. I love home, you wanted a hit, all i want, dance yrself clean, and all i wan want.

[WeEatBrainz]

Fantastic album

[mercuryisnowahoax]

really good review man. I love the album too, except drunk girls... you said one touch reminds you of nin, I can see that, but it makes me think more of depeche mode. I dont think the song lengths are annoying at all, but I mostly listen to jam bands i.e. the disco biscuits and sts9 so I guess I'm a little used to it.. ;D

seriously great review though, keep it up

[sixplus6]

Dance yourself clean....nuff said

[craaabppl]

i hope he can fight becasue im gunna kick his ass if i ever meet up with him for wasting my time.

[darkbluesoul]

Man I am baffled by those who didn't like this album. I felt like this was an incredible work, start to finish. Long run pieces that resist the pressure to stay under the four minute mark. Each song is really well structured, great dynamics, build, and climax. Displays a great love of dance music and synth, with punk and alt rock sensibilities. I also think it's quite unique in its sound, a real accomplishment in this day and age.  So you wanted a hit? We don't really do hits.

Loved It!

[sopimala]

W.O.R.D.!!!! everything in the review !! and i found the nin sound resemblance too when i just heard it .....

[ManBag101]

I LOVE THIS ALBUM. dance yrself clean made me fall in love!

[richiedollabillz]

I've been watching your reviews for a while now and I can't help but be reminded of this scene /watch?v=qwicLgOGJOI

[buckybadger26]

Amazing album with all i want being the stand out to me.

[RaymondDundas]

I used to "like" LCD Soundsystem. Now I love them. I think most of their best songs come off of This Is Happening.

[briansnat]

Agreeed. Great album.

[frojfitzgerald]

I really appreciate your reviews and opinions on these records. You have a very respectful and honest view of these albums and tracks, and I think that's what makes a good critic. But yeah, just thought I should let you know that you are doing a fantastic job and keep doing what you're doing!

[porkasnork]

Listen to this brilliant collection LOUD!!!!! Some quieter tracks add to the depth of a hard dance when your favorite song comes around..............can't wait to see them next Saturday June 5th @ the Fox Theater is Pomona...........gonna dance my ass off...........%$#^%$^&R(^&&%(^­!!!!!!!!

[fgarciaish]

nice review. i feel the same way about "somebody's calling me". this album is full of a lot of nods/references to other great songs, at least sonically, like "white light/white heat" and "heroes", but the nod to "nightclubbing" while not bad just doesn't blossom like many of LCD's tracks.

"I Can Change", "Pow Pow", "All I Want" and "Home" are my faves, and the sublime balance of synth chords and a punk state of mind on "You Wanted a Hit" makes me "...feel like a teenager".

[IMAmoose24]

Completely agree. Every track is bumpin' (Somebody's calling me might be the exception, as you pointed out.) Every other track is bonifide. You Wanted A Hit and Pow Pow are just too good. Dance yourself clean as well. Overall great album and a great review! And while he may not make anymore albums under "LCD", i hope youre right about him still making music (a la Sufjan Stevens).

[Kevin5262]

I blame you for not telling me about this awesome music sooner. BAD ANT!

[theJ4CKSTR4W]

Nice review Anthony. I personally love the new LCD album. Was at Friday and Saterday in NYC, great shows, James Murphy is the man... Hit the nail on the head with the Talking Heads connection, couldnt agree more.

[ligaaa30]

Great review! this channel is one of the best things i've found on youtube. Keep up the good work.

[ScifiSaints]

I'm not diggin' this album at all. Other than two or three tracks the rest are easily throw aways and/or drag on with nothing really to say. Everything just seems stagnate on the album (the opposite of what you were saying, at least for me). And the synth sounds are too cheesy for my taste. Maybe with more listens it will grow on me, but I don't envision that happening. The lyrics are fun though. Keep up the great videos though Ant!

[theneedledrop]

@ScifiSaints I understand man. The LP is petty long-winded, but I can't help but just enjoy the grooves on every track. Even if I'm sitting down, I can't help but move at least some part of my body when I hear this album. I've got a strong dance music bias in me, which really makes me enjoy the beats + the synths. And I WILL admit a lot of those synth sounds are cheezy, but I feel like this LP needs the cheese to keep things light and fun. Thanks for watching / commenting / being awesome. :-)

[westfelt]

Hope you read this comment, because I strongly believe I'm not the only one who wants you to post a "top" category on your website where you share your new and old favorites. Please do.

Peace

[imnotandy]

I loved this album and the highlights for me were Dance Yrself Clean and You Wanted a Hit. In Dance Yrself Clean I thought the timing was great and those synths that come in half way through tie it all together to make a brilliant track. You Wanted a Hit shows us what a lyrical genius James Murphy is. You're too right in saying that even though these songs go for so long that it's almost impossible to get bored. By the way, you do the best reviews ever man. Keep it up.

[luisung]

I'm with you on the Talking Heads influence. Very nice review.

[JordoBaggins27]

I believe that this album is the best James Murphy has put out. My favorite song is "Dance Yrself Clean" because of the moody and cynical lyrics and the build to the perfectly placed synth explosion. It is a must listen album "Fo Sho"! (anyone get the reference?)

[bootlegsessions]

so go and DANCE YOURSELF CLEAN!!! best song off the album!

[hightimesbruce]

I love this record. Great review Anthony!

[Verazze]

Haven't had much experience with LCD Soundsystem so I guess I can start with this album. :)

[gazzeh]

what artists do you refer to when you talk about the "dancier post punk" that you're into? Could you mention a few? Love all the LCD albums to death(this new one aswell!)

[Bassplaya235]

@gazzeh THE RAPTURE. great band. check out their songs house of jealous lovers and sister savior.

[sulkslogan]

@gazzeh check out some other artists on lcd's label -dfa. the rapture, juan maclean are on it. 'dfa compilation' 1 + 2 are worth a shot. also check out 'optimo' by liquid liquid, predating lcd's sound by about 20 years!

[JayyDeeeee]

What are some bands you would say influenced the sound the album goes for?

[superjulian100]

awesome review.. i LOVE this album think its great .. i do like somebody is calling me though.. think its awesome... dance yrself clean probably my fav... drunk girls least favorite.. overall amazing though.. I do prefer sound of silver. but this is a close second..

[JordoBaggins27]

@superjulian100 I personally think that "This is Happening" is just a little better than "Sound of Silver" but you look at any review site and bolth albums get the same review

[paulboggan]

great pop album with happy music. danceable likable tunes. songs to tap your foot to whilsy stroking your chin. jhe will never write another "losing my edge" but who cares...... james murphy can do whatever he wants....admittedly, it took me a few spins to like this album, now i cant get enough of it. not a perfect album but its damn good!

[CroOokedTeEth]

i wish u wuld play a sample of the album during the review

[theneedledrop]

@CroOokedTeEth well, i can't. youtube would take the vid down, bro. :-( sorry. i always link you guys to 2 or 3 tracks inside the dbox, though. don't you check those out?

[CroOokedTeEth]

@theneedledrop oh i didnt know that! thanks for pointing it out. btw great reviews.

[theneedledrop]

@CroOokedTeEth Thanks, man! :-)

[cores163]

feel the same way about this album. it's the same formula as sound of silver, but except for the two stand outs, this album fits my personal taste better.

[Goatbed13]

Great review!! Really like this album as well... Funny i remember not digging "Somebody's calling me" that much at first, but slowly it's becoming one of my fav. Kinda cool Iggy Popesque - The Idiot - vibe in it.

[bill3332002]

also, "Dance Yrself Clean" is the best song of 2010. Can't see anything else topping it. It's so good.

[TheRapsak]

@bill3332002

yeah its sick

feels like a more danceable version of new york i love you

[rsfaan91]

@bill3332002 SO TRUE

[slye1991]

@bill3332002 couldnt argee more man almost blew my speakers our jamming to that one today

[bill3332002]

best album of 2010 so far. hands down.

[johnnykleen]

Anthony, how does it compare to their previous albums? From your review, I have to think you like This Is Happening better.

[finalmattasy]

how come I can't post anything?

[finalmattasy]

@finalmattasy ... ok, I guess I can. so I will say, this is just my opinion, but .. ooooooo JEAH!!!! You da man Mr. Fantano! LCD's new is the KAPOWPOW!!

[LfunkeyA]

i would give it a strong 9. sounds like a really cool mix of david bowie, NIN, and pixies to me.

[mytitans]

one touch is the only song i REALLY like on the album =/

some others are decent.. but meh.

[NeonFoxLetsPlays]

dance-floor music these days is lacking in sentiment and real value. I think LCD Soundsystem is trying to preserve the idea that there can be some sentiment on the dance-floor. His debut was okay like a few songs on it but "Sound of Silver' is where I started liking him. and then this album came out. MAN this album is FAR better that the last two. such an awesome album, so much fun to listen to!

[carsonj85]

I like the 45:58 long song he made, long but catchy.

[tlinscott1]

Like the album. Don't love it yet in the same way I love 'Sound of Silver'. Yet. Favorite tracks are the first and last one. They're coming to Dallas in June. I plan to be there.

Have you liked an album as much as this one so far this year? If so, what?

[deathspelloubega]

This album sounds a little Talking Heads-ish to me. Not sure what to think just yet, but it seems good.

[xqueseraserax]

i'm pretty excited to listen to this album now. thanks for another excellent review.

[attaxwrongnes]

definitely interested in hearing this one, lcds early stuff along with other dfa produced things really re-ignited my interest in dance music earlier in the decade. i have to say im not really a fan of "drunk girls" but the other 1 or 2 i have heard from this so far sounds promising. definitely have to get this at some point.

[exilajei]

Yeah, I don't know... I'm pretty shocked that this album is getting this much praise. Really, really boring and uninspired in my opinion.

[Klicka]

This album was awesome. Favourite Dio = Heaven and Hell (Sabbath)

[zphillis]

Loved this whole album except Somebodys Calling Me. When that heavy synth comes in on Dance Yrself Clean i knew i would love it. Also, Home might be my favorite overall track. Excellent follow up to Sound of Silver.

Man, so far 2010 has had some amazing albums.

[cimattikaiman]

honestly i think james murphy is repeating the same ideas he alredy explored in his first 2 albums...so even thought I like his sound and style I wouldn't give it more than a 6...but then on the other hand, had this been his first record I would have given it an 8,5 (which is the mark I give to the debut album) for the originality...so it's kind of difficult to judge...

[spinswimscream25]

Think thats spot on anthony, had it in the post today, see what you mean bout 'somebody's calling me' seemed very long winded, like your still waiting for the song to start 4 mins in, so far i'm loving 'Dance yrself clean'

[trupianod]

I wasn't big on LCD Soundsystem's first record, but after listening to Sound of Silver I just went crazy for these guys. I was really excited about this record and let me just say this record is an amazing follow up to Sound of Silver. This for me is maybe a strong 8 or a light 9.

[obligatorynagger]

I can't believe this is happening. People actually like this boring fat guy singing about drunk girls (doubt he sees any girls IRL) who makes generic dance music? This album doesn't even have a few catchy songs his past albums had yet it seems it's his most critically acclaimed so far. Wth is wrong with you people? Saw a post on a blog which listed all the songs he ripped off for this album, a total of like 6 songs. Embarrassing.

[theneedledrop]

@obligatorynagger What blog is that? Care to link us?

[obligatorynagger]

@theneedledrop

Finally found the link ht tp ://philistine.tumblr. com/post/525368356/lcd-plagiar­ism

[LfunkeyA]

@obligatorynagger

wow, really? it sucks because it has no catchy songs? what you're saying is embarrassing.

[cores163]

@obligatorynagger

murphy is obviously a big music lover and knows his stuff. if you think of it as rip offs rather than consciously crafted homages you don't seem to 'get' the lcd silversounds

[paulboggan]

@obligatorynagger

its not embarrassing. its james murphy. he is a guy who is an obvious music nut and admittedly needs other peoples work to base his own work on. its not embarrassing, its honest. better to admittedly rip someone off than claim it to be  completely new and origional. lcd ss are excellent both on record and live. if you dont like it then fine but calling him fat...thats just rude!

[taila1976]

@obligatorynagger

Oh.....you are rude man. Anyway, this album is great.

[OneImportantNo]

I listened to that album. Its dope im not gonna lie and I mainly listen to underground hip hop.

[MrEpiclylaterd]

"one touch" reminded me of the background synths on "Sin" off Pretty Hate Machine. I actually liked the instrumentation on Somebody's Calling Me but the lyrics felt kinda half-ass.

[jgil1967]

i felt the same thing anthony, they might be very long but none of them ever feels that long, i also hated somebody's calling me :p, not a fan of that song

[mfev23]

@stjimmyandco total life forever is shit

theres your review

[CaffroX]

Awesome album.. My favorite track is possibly Dance Yrself Clean. But I really love the whole album. I also agree that Somebody's Calling Me is the weakest.

[ifonlywemovedaway]

Fhat the wuck??? They disbanded??? OMG didnt knew that. ;O

[LionheartMachinima]

Advantages to each!

I've only heard the album once. In a session of hard listening. In the dark.

But I liked it well enough to agree with pretty much everything.

[voltronsky]

Not there's anything wrong with that but I always found LCD soundsystem to be too much of a celebration of flamboyance and alternative' lifestyle which just slops it all over your face and proceeds to rub it with glee abandon. Sure there's talent there, but just not the kind that should be praised without criticizing it's key sore blotches that prevent them from being a better digital punk band.

[BlackVirusxz]

Just listened to the whole album and... woah. James Murphy is one of the greatest musicians of all time, he might just be the definition of cool.

[geevesluvsokgo]

dance yourself clean was my favorite track

I'd agreed. 9/10

[DpNess]

I love it all, Jame is a Music God !!!

[Crede06]

I take the beliefs of John Lydon when it comes to this album. Lydon was a strong believer in making progressive music and could care less about who liked it. PiL and Lydon's favorite Captain Beefheart are two fine examples of that. James Murphy has that belief. You can tell by that 2003 tune "I'm Losing My Edge". I thought this album was brilliant, not the greatest. Murphy ends LCD on his own terms. I saw it is a 4 out of 5 stars.

Don't make music for the radio

[HattyMarris]

I agree with your rating, i think the album is very adventurous, and if it is their last, it's one hell of a way to bow out. i think that the track All I Want can be a real hit, perhaps not to the level of All My Friends, but it can certainly be a hit for the summer. my only slight criticism is with You Wanted A Hit, i think the music on it is great, it just perhaps could bring the vocals in earlier. other than that, this is my favorite album of he year thus far.

I would agree with 9/10

[djds23]

Love this LCD, Favorite part: The fact a song is named "dance yourself clean", least favorite, also "somebody calling me", ehhh.

[lalalaidontcare321]

I love the nine inch nails reference and I totally see it too. I have been really getting into early nin the past 6 months... I realized how deeply rooted they were in dance music so it really started to appeal to me.

Good review! I love the needle drop!!!

[series360]

i liked this but i mean its not sound of silver but still very good

[BlackVirusxz]

I have been waiting for this album for so LONG, glad to hear it's great!