LCD Soundsystem has been around for some time now making considerable contributions to underground electronic pop music. I first heard the song "Daft Punk is Playing at My House" and liked it instantly. But as I researched the band and explored more of their material I found that one of the reasons I liked them so much is that their style, while incredibly likeable, is so erratic. As many bands are crossing over into different genres (and have been for years) you'll find LCD SS going from 80's New Wave inspired tracks to Punk, Disco and all out electronic. And there is that discernable similarity to David Byrne's Talking Heads when listening to tracks like Losing My Edge or even to a larger degree, today's entry.
My track of choice to rave about is Dance Yrself Clean from the new album This Is Happening. You can't help but love this track. It is an absolute celebration of all that is electronic pop music. It is long and gratuitous, just the way good electro should be. At 3:06 into the jam it really comes alive. A post on youtube for the track had someone describe the moment as "a cumshot from Jesus Christ himself". Errr, ummm, yeah. While disturbing on several levels I have to say it's hard to disagree with the observation. Like the Music Genome Project (think Pandora) has proven, there is a formula that causes different musical arrangements to affect people the way it does and LCD Soundsystem has tapped into the feel good aspect of it all.
Put it on, open the curtains and let the neighbors see you dance to it. They'll be so pissed your in such a great mood.
............and turn it up to 11.
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