american dream

This lot passed me by to the extent that I had no idea what kind of music to expect. There's enough here to warrant another listen, but a post break-up, comeback album is probably not the best place to start. Elements of Talking Heads and New Order in places, which is no bad thing.

Great album. Unique, raw, fun.

American Dream is somehow simultaneously the 4th/5th best output from LCD Soundsystem, and also better than most other albums, such is the quality of output.

Synthy electro. First track reminds me of OMD but with that modern closeup breathy vocals. Kraftwerk a clear influence. Very 80s in sound and feel. Ooh I like the end of I Used To, with the guitar! Some indie elements too, like Change Yr Mind Some of the synth lines are so good (back half of How Do You Sleep), but they're too sparsely placed for my taste. Vocals are reminiscent of The Cure Best track: I Used To or How Do You Sleep or Oh Baby

Pas tout écouté mais ça a l’air sympa

I liked this quite a bit. I like mid-tempo electronic music, and this had some good beats and some good melodies. I'm interested to listen to their earlier stuff to see why people were so excited about this comeback album.

A great album from start to finish, chilled and uplifting with lots of depth. Definitely one I will put on again in full with a few tracks regularly appearing on my main playlist.

Really enjoyable. Groovy, chaotic, beautiful. What's not to love. Would dance to this any day if the week

Didn’t expect this to be so good. It’s pretty much all bangers, end to end.

Cool sound design and big songs but kind of NPC music, 3.5

pretty interesting i think its a pretty high 3/5

Ok listen. Not a fan of electronic music

I was really excited to listen to this because I love Sound of Silver. However, this album was a miss for me. The songs objectively sound good, but they just droned on and on. It had me missing the lyricism and storytelling of songs on Sound of Silver which was pretty much entirely lacking here

Muy buen electrorock

ned so in the mood gsi för das. het zum teil chli tame impala vibez, aber insgesamt weniger gfühlt. eis lied wök no nice gfunde -> american dream. müesst em vlt en zweuti chance geh

01) Oh Baby - 7,5 02) Other Voices - 7,0 03) I Used To - 7,5 04) Change Yr Mind - 6,5 05) How Do You Sleep? - 6,0 06) Tonite - 7,5 07) Call the Police - 7,5 08) American Dream - 7,5 09) Emotional Haircut - 6,5 10) Black Screen - 7,0 TOTAL: 7,05 (71/100) Current ranking:

Probably the worse lcd album they made and I’m a fan of lcd! This list is real sus.

Klasika, konecne neco modernejsiho. Tohle album jsem hodne poslouchal kdyz vyslo, ani nevim ze se z toho stal takovy hit.

He just be saying thing

3.7 2x

Gross I'm not sure what that was

Dude whatever idk I didn't care

En voi sille mitään, että tykkään LCD soundsystemin äänimaailmasta ja meiningistä aina - ja miten ne vuosi toisensa perään tekevät ikään kuin saman albumin uudestaan, siis ne kuulostavat samalta mutta sitten kuitenkaan ei. Tavallaan aina tasapaksun ja vähän liian pitkän, mutta silti ei kyllästyttävän. Sanoitukset on hassuja. Tonite on ilahduttava! Hilkulla nelonen (ks.: tasapaksuus).

Hyvät ainekset. Sitten vain tekemään levyä.

One of their best probably

Not quite

This was honestly just very mid. I get some Talking Heads vibes, and some of the tracks had a cool atmospheric sound, but there’s just not a lot of interesting melodic content.

Spännande och nytt, precis vad jag behövde

I dig LCD. Not my favorite of theirs but it's still pretty good. Would have been four stars but the last tune should have been half as long. Still, I have a spiritual problem with this band that makes it hard for me to fully commit. I recall the day probably ten or more years ago when I opened the New York Times Styles Section and read how the frontman committed a Crime Against Rock ... he built a hipster hotel with fancy pants restaurant in Williamsburg. That's not something that someone who hopes they die before they get old does when they receive a windfall. Jimi Hendrix built a recording studio in Greenwich Village and then practically moved in. Keith Moon bought antique cars and drove them into his swimming pool. We don't even know what Keith Richards did with his money, and neither does he. THAT'S how you're supposed to do it! Not this "invest in your future" bullshit. I think I read that Wilco refurbished an old resort hotel in the Catskills. Oy vey!

Much like yesterday's Hot Chip selection, I own a few of LCD Soundsystem's earlier albums, so it's nice to get a band I like and music I haven't previously heard by them. And unlike Hot Chip's "In Our Heads", I enjoyed this album just as much as I've enjoyed their earlier albums. I particularly enjoyed "oh baby" (in part due to the impressive and sad video by Rian Johnson and starring Sissy Spacek and David Strathairn), "i used to", and "call the police". A solid album, and fun to get newer material from them in this collection, but not their strongest work; perhaps they felt a bit rusty (and clearly more subdued) from their long hiatus before this album was released.

a little lush, a little rocking, a little Talking Heads and a smidge of The Cure combine for a thoroughly good time.

Thoughts before listening: I'm surprised to see this on the list. I remember liking this album when it was released, but its just not the same caliber as the band's earlier releases. Review: Yeah, probably not as good as the albums that came before it, but you know what...it's still pretty good. Dancey beat driven indie rock with plenty of catchy songs. LCD Soundsystem may be a bit derivative of many band that came before them (Talking Heads, Joy Division, etc) but that's fine. The 00s needed their own version of those bands, and they got a good one with these guys. Nice to see that they could go away for a while and come back with such a strong effort. 4-stars

Kind of nice although I kinda couldn't listen in one go with interrupts at work Will I listen to again: 33%

Two LCD Soundsystem albums in a row. This is certainly toned down by comparison to the others, but is excellent in its own way. The 13 minute track at the end made me think I’d been transported into the Minecraft universe though.

3.5

Неожиданно фоном играло хорошо, в конце только нудновато. 6 из 10.

Not for me.

Listening to music can be a weird thing sometimes. I remember trying out this album when it first came out and I didn't find it all that interesting and yet today I found at least 4 tracks that were worthy enough to add to my library: "oh baby", "I used to", "change yr mind", and "how do you sleep?"

one of the worst album covers I have seen. looks like an old default windows home screen with default text. first song is already nothing to really stand out. as soon as something cool sounding pops up its gets drowned out, by non impactful lyrics and a self insistence that smashing on a keyboard is good music.

"This is what's happening, and it's freaking you out." This is on the shortlist for the greatest late-era indie record. Indie, past its prime, wrestling with its own mortality, and by extension the mortality of its creators. Which, to be fair, was James Murphy's entire schtick dating back to his band's lead single in 2002 (!?). Time ticks on. The whole record is great, but the run of singles stands above, particularly Call the Police, which is pure peak-U2 bombast and momentum. Black Screen may be the explicit Bowie eulogy, but it's an earlier line that's more evocative: "It moves like a virus and enters our skin/The first sign divides us, the second is moving to Berlin."

I had another of their albums before (Sound of Silver). They are like a 00's indie rock/electronica band. They sound like a modern day Talking Heads Favorite songs: Call the Police, How Do You Sleep?, Tonite, Other Voices, Oh Baby Least favorite songs: Black Screen, Change Yr Mind 3/5

Had high hopes going into this given that I’d heard about the band so much. Not a fan of whatever this genre is if this is the mountaintop.

Not always a fan of the indie dance punk genre but I didn’t hate this. You can hear the influences of the 80s post punk bands and even U2 on this. Album cover is terrible though

I gave it a couple shots, at different times, but just can’t get excited for this album. It’s not terrible, it’s just nothing to write home about. Listen again: no Purchase for my collection: no Favourite Song:

Complete crap start to finish

I don’t know why this guy’s voice reminds me of a human drum machine. It just sounds kind of robotic. The music is bland. The whole thing sounds like it was made by AI. Soulless songs which drag on and on and on. Emotionless.

Not my favourite of theirs, but still some great stuff.

Talking Heads (less annoying) + Joy Division

Booooooooooooooooooooring. I got really tired of the 13-minute tracks. -1 star for originality. -1 star for instrumentals. -Half a star for lyrics. Great when you can actually hear it. -Minus 1 for being a bad mix, repetitive and boring. -Minus 1 for not being catchy or singable or even danceable. Overall: 2.5, rounding down because this guy cannot write anything under 4 minutes long.

Favourites: oh baby, i used to, how do you sleep?, call the police, american dream, emotional haircut

vocals are lk angsty, interesting combo w the music. hard to put in a genre. but fire

Pushed me out of my comfort zone in all of the right ways. Some songs I would be find not hearing again.

Wish I could 4.5 this but who cares! Life is too short to hate

Big LCD fan...hadn't listened to this album but since the year it came out. Surprised by how good I found it this listen...it holds up well against the previous two monumental albums. 4.5/5

I mean, it's good and all, but it hardly feels necessary. LCD Soundsystem's reunion has always rubbed me the wrong way. James Murphy made such a definitive final statement for the band with This Is Happening and a live film/album ironically titled The Long Goodbye. that Long Goodbye lasted all of four years. while there's definitely a few pretty great songs here, a lot of the material just feels like the band spinning their wheels. the synth work is still pretty fresh, and I enjoy that they feel more like an actual live band, but it can't make up for the fact that a bunch of these songs just feel like rehashes of the best moments from their first three LPs. "emotional haircut" feels like a lesser "Drunk Girls," "call the police" feels like a lesser "All My Friends," and on and on. that's not even mentioning the lyricism, which can get downright mean-spirited at times. Murphy used to have a little more self-awareness, but "tonite" is basically just a boomer ramble about how pop music sucks now. never heard that one before. overall, it could've been worse, but it also could've been much better. or, preferably, it could never have existed, and LCD Soundsystem's discography wouldn't have this odd blemish on it. light 7/10.

Already a huge fan but this album shot up in my estimation after listening to this yesterday

Pretty good. Not as good as Sound of Silver. But still pretty good.

Sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe shit

LCD Soundsystem just knows how to make entrancing and compelling stuff. They really let their grooves settle in and you never quite know when of if they are going to chime in with lyrics. It keeps me on my toes. On this album they sometimes sound like U2, thankfully they also sometimes sound like the talking heads.

Not my type at all. I couldn’t get through it.

not their best work - but solid

Original compositions played as if they were covers. Lowest common denominator copies of actual post-punk songs. One or two listenable cuts.

James Murphy is a self indulgent artist and this album is excessive in so many ways. Way too long, each song pushing 5-6 mins or longer, long intros. And yet, that's part of the charm to me, as he seems fully self aware of it. There are some good songs here, like other voices, i used to, and tonite. I also kind of liked pulse (v.1), though mainly as background music while I work. It's a fine album that could stand to be 30 mins shorter.

pretty fun. jammy, upbeat. a solid listen, even if i feel dead inside. 3 stars

Shit music’s playing in my house, my house 2/5

This was a teetering on the edge of mediocre until the final 2 songs lasting >10 mins each offered absolutely nothing. No chance of a return to this one and baffling it’s on the list

"call the police" and "emotional haircut" are good songs, but the rest are kind of ordinary.

This album was so much fun! For being an hour and a half, it really flew by. Never listened to LCD Soundsystem before, but this was a great introduction. 8.5/10

Great stuff. Call the police is on the god tier

this was awesome! this man has no misses.

I was surprised to find this album on the list! I do adore this album. In my eyes James Murphy deserves more credit than the likes of Thom Yorke and Macca. That said, this is the weakest LCD album in my eyes. It's still gorgeous, don't get me wrong. 'oh baby' is a perfect opener, and 'how do you sleep' is simply gigantic in stature. I think it suffers from sticking to it's vibe a bit too rigidly. I would have enjoyed a bit more variety. The other three albums are definitely more ambitious.

Suck

A nice listen, has a summer-like vibe to it and comparatively similar to M83’s style of music. Would listen to again properly (listened on a commute and I forget I’m listening). 7.4/10.

Very nice

Very uneven album. Some cool new wave-ish tracks with a dark undertone, some happy bouncy tracks, and a lot of dross. The worst part is that it drags on too long. Far too long. And the last two tracks, 25 minutes in all, are in the end what drags it down to a two

A little bland, but listenable. "call the police" was decent, but that's as good as it gets. Not enticed to listen to more.

unlistenable garbage

Wasn’t even aware they put out an album in this era. It was good!

I like electronic music, and this was the first album of electronic music from this generator, and I just couldn’t finish the album. Not for me.

James Murphy is in that class of genius who I never want to meet.

I’m not sure how often I’d realistically listen to it, but I did really like it. If Sound of Silver is the album you play at a house party, this is the album you play the morning after.

I love seeing newer albums pop up in this list. This was a band that I had heard of but never listened to so I was excited to dive in. My excitement soon faded. This is just a rehash of post punk but without the shock or passion that that movement had. It doesn't push the sound anywhere new or innovate in any way. It's well done for what it is, I'm just saying that I'm not impressed with what it is.

Way too drawn out

It's fun to see what the individual songs remind me of, Joy Division, Talking Heads, Bowie in the Berlin era, Tusk. At least all the songs are different. The Cure, Gang of Four..... 3*

sonically i quite enjoyed this a lot. american dream, the title track was really lush sounding. but lyrically not much of an album for me.

I just found it so dull. I'm often a bit harsher with newer albums cause the context is just so much more complex and the potential influences are endless. This had some level of uniqueness that deserves some credit, but it doesn't save it from being dull.

The first and last songs were my favorite, but the whole album wasn't bad.

Electro-pop, speak singing nonsense.

Eh, mostly not for me.

Ganz nette Sachen dabei, zieht sich manchmal etwas find ich

Very good on the whole though this album is, it fails to clear the bar for reformed groups: is your new album better than the worst one before you split up? ie I'd take the first three LCD albums over this one. Secondly, and perhaps relatedly, it wears even more nakedly its influences: Talking Heads (scratchy white boy guitar, rubbery bass, funk drumming and a whine about the state of the word), Kraftwerk (the final track) and even Echo and the Bunnymen on its sleeve. 3.5 really but rounding up, even though this feels oddly inessential on this list. Final point: who aced the comeback album. Slowdive that's who.

Great. My least favourite album of theirs though

non si può persuadere il peso

It was okay, im not a big fan of his previous work and i thought most of this to be decent but nothing crazy, the ocassional track that does grab you, however.

Not anything mindblowing or revolutionary, but I like it.

The second album by LCD Soundsystem that this app has delivered to me, and the second album that's going into permanent rotation on my phone. Absolutely phenomenal I've fallen in love with this band

Very good !

Already listened

Other electronica I’ve heard were structured more as atmospheric house music that grows by layering, whereas this album was more polished tracks with vocals, and I enjoyed this more. Maybe this makes it fit less in electronic music box than something else? 3.25/5

As opposed to previous LCD Soundsystem albums that were solidly Dance-Punk, this one leans into a more post-punk sound. More than just inspired by those sounds, here LCD is paying homage to them. The influences are very direct here. I like that about it.

Sounds a lot like a modern day Talking Heads to me. I've grown to like Dance-Punk quite a bit more since starting this journey. This album has some nice loud Drums and Synths throughout that really bring the energy. The album itself is a bit on the long side and some of the songs were quite long winded overall, but nonetheless a pretty enjoyable listen.

I didn't mind this album, but it just wasn't my kinda music. Last few songs were a lot longer then they needed to be. There were some good songs though, mainly at the beginning. Album just wasn't me. Favorite Song: oh baby Least Favorite: black screen

I was evenly split in this album: 1/5 the tracks I thought had something interesting about them, and the other half of them almost annoyed me to the point of turning it off. I think # 3, 5, 6, 7, and 10 were alright. It's highly unlikely I'll listen to this again.

A bit too electronica for my personal tastes, but good for what it is. 3.3

Good, not a favorite.

Another contemporary one. The 2010s really aren't my decade at all, but it's comforting to return to the kinda-current year every now and then. I've heard about LCD Soundsystem in passing. Nothing of note, mind you. I've just heard their name. I'm expecting this one to be an electronic album, which is usually within my music-appreciating wheelhouse. Lookin' forward to giving this one a go. This was simultaneously exactly what I was expecting, yet also nothing like what I was expecting. Very minimal, but with a little bit of a groove going on. The lyrics and vocal performances are generally pretty insipid and all of the songs are scandalously long, but once I tuned all of that out this album became tolerable enough to me.

Wouldn’t listen again - I don’t think I get LCD Soundsystem like other people do. My favorite song was when this album looped into dance yrself clean 😂

While I did enjoy this album, I find this the weaker album LCD Soundsystem has released.

An excellent electronic record, holding up to the last decade's (and today's) standards, much deserving of a Grammy it won!

listened arond release?

I like the song titles

There were parts of songs that I liked, but as a whole felt too long and sounded quite repetitive

Love it. Loved it for a long time.

Simply alright.

I love LCD Soundsystem but I always have to curate the song selection to get a true 5/5 from them.

Ik heb dit album ooit eens geluisterd, omdat het zulke goede reviews kreeg. Weet nog goed dat oh baby echt een hoogtepunt was, en is eigenlijk. Wat een prachtnummer is dat! Hoe het een soort van ontploft en maar blijft opbouwen, prachtig. Maar ik weet ook nog best wel goed hoe ik dit album super vet vond, voor een half uur ongeveer. Dat het gewoon veel te lang was en na een tijd me niet meer zo pakte als dat het in het begin wel deed. En eerlijk; alle nummers duren me eigenlijk steeds net 2 minuten te lang. Neemt niet weg dat eigenlijk elk nummer gewoon ijzersterk begint en ik me ontzettend goed heb vermaakt met dit album. Denk dat hij daar mazzel mee heeft, maar het word geen 5 sterren. Daarvoor is het album te lang, lopen sommige nummers te lang door en is het allemaal net niet onderscheidend genoeg. Toch vind ik dit wel een album dat je absoluut moet luisteren voor je dood gaat! Och jezus, was vergeten hoe verschrikkelijk de laatste 3 nummers waren... Die zijn echt taai om doorheen te komen. Hier zit een fantastisch album van 7 nummers in, jammer dat het nog bijna een half uur langer duurt. Die laatste 3 nummers, is toch een 3e van het album, haalt het naar beneden naar 3 sterren. Wat een verschrikking zijn die laatste paar nummers. Jammer, want het begin en het middenstuk zijn echt makkelijk 4 sterren waard. FAVO: Oh baby, other voices, how do you sleep?, tonite, call the police

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Very fun, Oh Baby was incredible.

lowkey ok especially the first song but the rest is meh

No idea why this is on the list. It's the worst LCD album by miles, and was arguably not required at all by humanity. Tonite is a pretty good song though I guess

Supreme white boy, but at least some variety

drei bis vier. American dream

This was my introduction to lcd and I was not disappointed

pretty nice tbh

Not bad, but also not that good.

January 27, 2025 (listened on a redeye flight) HL: “How Do You Sleep?”, “Call the Police”, “I Used To” LCD Soundsystem is a band that has grown on me since this website gave me Sound of Silver (2006)

OK you can’t listen to this without a drink in your hand and your hips whipping up a full on hurricane. I’ve got a 2017 cuveé and I’m making a nassty batch of Rochester Hot Sauce for the Buffalo Bills game. Trying to see if this wine has gone bad before I dump it in the sauce. Jury is still out. How do you sleep, tonite, and call the police is a strong 3 song stretch. Woah and American dream too? Let’s see. Lcd soundsystem is like watching a movie with subtitles that are a different storyline. Sometimes you can tune into the vocals and go one direction, then you can tune into everything else and go somewhere entirely elsewhere. Can be distracting in moments but I like it overall. Woah emotional haircut drums! This is def a no-nope album. Unreal. So good. 4.5/5.

mjög hrifinn. hlustaði ekki á sínum. þarf aðra og aðra. 4,5.

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A synthetic-driven adventure that begs to be played loud. Loves subwoofers. Both intelligent and danceable.

I gave Sound of Silver a 3, and reading that review again I feel about the same about this one. I like it maybe a little bit better, but it still doesn't get there for me. Good in stretches, though. 3.5. Rounding up on a second listen.

I can not explain, I love this album. Just sucks me in. This is not about great songs, but about creating intense rhythmic atmospheres. Lots of influences from electronics, to Krautrochlk, to Wave, to King Crimson. But all curated to become its own being. Love or hate it, for me it is live.

Instantly loved this

I want to check out Four Horsemen next time I'm in NYC

This is a band I vaguely dislike and listened to again today to see if the album might awaken a new perspective. This was not the case, and I still felt a tepid disdain for every song on the album. Just not what I'm into at all.

I think James Murphy should become a verb. Is it possible to take yourself too seriously when not taking yourself seriously? My heart says yes, and this phenomenon is called James Murphying it. I've got deep love, respect and admiration for most anything LCDS, but this isn't their best work. The four tracks, Oh Baby, Emotional Haircut, Call The Police and Black Screen are stellar, but there's some filler here that drags the album down. Add the above tracks to your playlist and then check out Sound of Silver.

The first track is wonderful. The second track is obnoxious. That about sums up LCD Soundsystem. Most of the album follows suit, alternating between delightful and annoying. Sometimes it depends on my mood. But generally not a fan of “other voices,” “change yr mind,” or “tonite,” but I dug “call the police” through the end of the album.

3.5

The sound ranges from neo-80s to alternative rock. I’d rather they stick to the broody synth sounds.

Not bad. But the parts I liked most were things I’ve already heard from the Talking Heads and contemporaries the Killers and AWOLNATION. I wouldn’t change the station if this came on again, but probably won’t seek it out either.

About 15 minutes of music that worked for me, but a 70 minute run-time meant that wasn’t nearly enough.

I did not have high hopes for this album as I had another LCD Soundsystem that was not good. Perhaps the low expectations and good listening conditions made for an enjoyable listen. I guess I also like punk electronica.

I don't have a lot to say. This is enjoyable chill background music.

It seems like good dance music.

the participation trophy of albums. every song extremely overstays its welcome.

I think this list isn't showing the best 1001 albums tbh as then I'd hope for only 1-2 albums per huge artist and nothing from ones that are okay. I don't want to sound mean because I did enjoy some songs on this but I wouldn't consider it something people need to hear... This gives very much soundtrack vibes which is nice but not ground breaking as it just drags for someone listening for the first time. Also why do I never get women artists on this? Maybe I'm unlucky.

Not interesting

The Good: The American Dream! The Bad: misreading the bands name and thinking that we will be trippin’ a little… The Ugly: the fact that LCD is old tec by now… When the album showed up my initial reaction was “I’ve already listened to this…” because i recalled the band’s name… I even had to go back and read my comments about the other album I listened to, to read that I had actually enjoyed the experience… And I again enjoyed the experience, however, there are a couple of comments I’d like to make: While the first time I was exposed to LCD Soundsystem I was pleasantly surprised, this time around I had a higher level of expectations, and though I found several of the tracks enjoyable, having to sit through 60+ minutes was a little taxing for me. It also dawned on me why I did like LCD Soundsystem the first time I listened to them, and that’s because they are, to a certain extent, a modern version of the Talking Heads… but only to a certain extent. Having said all this, I don’t understand why this band has 2 albums (I hope only 2) on the 1001 list… 3*

I liked this one more than I thought I would. I wouldn't say it's my jam, but for an 88-minute techno (to my ears) album, it was not half bad.

This was terrible. There's much better electronic on this list and elsewhere.

I think LCD Soundsystem is so fun :p

Kind of boring and monotonous I thought. OK but sort of meh as it dragged on. Emotional Haircut was probably my favorite, with a sound very reminiscent of Devo meets U2 circa 1986.

Maybe not a 5 star for my taste, but I was entertained all the way through. Definitely some talking heads vibes.

Re-listen and feel slightly more positive than years ago but still missing some juice

I went into this album with some preconceptions. I dated a girl in college that was very much into the early 2000s indie scene and we frequented house parties where it seemed like LCD soundsystem made up the bulk of the Playlist. Never liked them or hated them back then. This album was a pleasant surprise compared to what I'd heard.

Not the best LCD Soundsystem album but, hey, still LCD Soundsystem.

Λιγο vocals,λιγο edm, λιγο daft punk, λιγο ροκ. Πολυ βαρετο.

Always found to be a bit overrated (I think I bought a previous album to try and be cool), but enjoyed the 80s synths of track one so felt optimistic. Then some tracks were boring and some were funky basically

Familiar with LCD Soundsystem, but not familiar with their post-reunion works. You certainly hear a lot of new-wave, David Bowie, U2, and maybe some Talking Heads influences here. Every track seems to operate on a grand scale (maybe TOO grand for its own good at times), most of which sounding very atmospheric whilst touching on social issues, depression, and overall endings. "Tonite", the synth-poppy and introspective single, and "Call the Police" are the obvious standouts here. The rest I didn't really jive with. Lyrically interesting, but the result felt bloated.

A softer art-pop Foals crossed with 80s electro pop that does nothing to stir my soul

3.5

Lots of cool 80s influences. A little too long, could use more highlight moments. Strong 3.5

3.5

This is the kind of music that I kind of like but for the most part if I never heard it again it wouldn't phase me. 6.8 ★★★

Competently made, but a lot of this does little for me, but the three best tracks, "How Do You Sleep?", "Call the Police" and "Black Screen" are really cool. This was heading for a 3, but those three tracks lifted it to a light 3.5 stars

Not the best LCD Soundsystem album, but still really good. "Oh Baby" and "Call the Police" are great. 4 stars.

Very ‘yeh, whatever’ comeback album from LCD Soundsystem who said they already broke up in 2011 and gave a massive self-congratulatory farewell concert for it. This album is more like American Sleepwalk or American Staring into space on a long rattly pitchfork indie train journey. Songs have that general super original Bowie/Talking Heads blend and one of them copies that Shehnai sound off King Crimson Sheltered Sky that goes on for way too long. Overall not entirely wretched but quite annoying on every other track and unlike their previous releases deeply, deeply bland. I got bored and fed up half way through and just switched on to Substance by New Order for some actual banging electronic indie.

Dancy, electronic, post-punk-esque. Quite enjoyable.

Pretty cool!

The cover artwork for LCD Soundsystem's American Dream leaves much to be desired. Featuring a simplistic depiction of a blue sky with clouds and a glaring sun, it feels almost too straightforward and lacks the depth that one might expect from such a celebrated band. The choice of imagery seems uninspired, resembling a stock photo more than an artistic statement. While some may appreciate its vibrant colors, it ultimately feels like a missed opportunity to convey the album's themes more creatively. Overall, this artwork does not capture the essence of LCD Soundsystem's innovative spirit, earning it a mere two stars. Album artworks rated: 19/1001 Music's fine.

Started eh, but really liked the back half.

taking some time out of my christmas to review my least favourite LCD soundsystem album. it’s what james murphy would have wanted. this album really suffers from the lore surrounding it, i think. LCD soundsystem breaks up, films a documentary about their final show, and returns seven years later with an album that re-hashes the sound that made them blow up. i spent all 7 minutes of other voices thinking “this really sounds like pow pow…doesn’t it?” fortunately (for me, at least), i will eat anything this band does up, and they can pose as old dogs re-learning old tricks forever and ever. i don’t care. i’ll be in the audience.

If this is here does that mean there are three LCD albums on the list? That seems like two too many.

Some songs are really catchy, others no so much. Also, a bit too long of an album but I do appreciate the sound of it overall

Dope

oh baby is a good song, but the rest didn’t really do anything for me 2/5

Meh

Couldn't get into it

Ok so this was released 2017, it is electronic and indy sounding. It sounds like its from the 90's kinda. I feel like this artist was influential in the scene but unsure about this album in specific

Payola. I'm convinced that whoever compiles this list got paid to put some of these albums on the list. This album is one of them.

Oh baby, i've listened it before.. definitely a favorite other voices... hell yeah! black screen is wonderful, a great closer

Pierwsza połowa tego albumu zasługuje na 2, ale albo nabawiłam się syndromu sztokholmskiego albo druga jest dużo lepsza. Eksperymentalny (czasem aż za bardzo) elektroniczny rockowy groove z rodzaju kochaj albo rzuć. Nadal nie wiem, czy kocham ale może uda się nie porzucić. 6.5/10

not my kind of thing. lyrics, music, Instrumentation, vocals all just pretty bad. not one i will come back to 2 🌟

## In-Depth Review of *American Dream* by LCD Soundsystem LCD Soundsystem's fourth studio album, *American Dream*, released in 2017, marks a significant return for the band after a lengthy hiatus. This album encapsulates themes of aging, existential dread, and the complexities of modern life, all delivered through a unique blend of electronic, punk, and dance music. Below is a detailed examination of the album's lyrics, music, production, themes, and its influence on contemporary music. ### Lyrics The lyrical content of *American Dream* is introspective and poignant, reflecting frontman James Murphy's personal struggles and observations about life. The lyrics traverse a range of emotions from nostalgia to despair: - **Opening Track: "Oh Baby"** The album opens with “Oh Baby,” a love song that juxtaposes soft melodies with heavy emotional weight. Murphy's lyrics convey vulnerability: *“Oh baby, have you been having bad dreams here in my arms?”* This sets the tone for the album, where love is intertwined with feelings of anxiety and insecurity. - **"Other Voices"** This track features a spoken-word section by Nancy Whang that addresses themes of paranoia and societal change. The lyrics reflect a sense of disconnection: *“Who can you trust / And who are your friends?”* This captures the zeitgeist of modern anxieties about relationships and authenticity. - **"How Do You Sleep?"** Perhaps one of the most intense tracks on the album, it serves as a dis-track aimed at former producer Tim Goldsworthy. The lyrics are raw and confrontational, depicting feelings of betrayal and loss: *“One step forward and six steps back.”* The relentless beat mirrors the emotional turmoil conveyed in the lyrics. - **"Black Screen"** Closing the album, this track reflects on mortality and regret with haunting simplicity. Murphy sings about missed connections and the weight of expectations: *“Couldn’t make our wedding day / Too sick to travel.”* This encapsulates the overarching theme of grappling with life’s disappointments. ### Music Musically, *American Dream* showcases LCD Soundsystem's signature sound while incorporating new elements that reflect their evolution as artists: - **Instrumentation** The album features a mix of electronic beats, live instrumentation, and layered synths. Tracks like “Tonite” exemplify this blend with upbeat disco rhythms that contrast sharply with darker lyrical themes. - **Production Quality** Produced by James Murphy himself, the album has a polished yet intimate sound. The production choices create an atmospheric quality that enhances the emotional impact of the lyrics. Critics have noted that while some tracks feel reminiscent of earlier works, they still maintain a fresh perspective. - **Standout Tracks** - **“Tonite”** is a danceable anthem that critiques pop culture while simultaneously celebrating the act of dancing itself. - **“How Do You Sleep?”** stands out for its chaotic energy and emotional depth. - **“Black Screen”** closes the album on a somber note with minimalist instrumentation that allows Murphy’s voice to take center stage. ### Themes Thematically, *American Dream* explores several interconnected ideas: - **Aging and Regret** Many songs reflect on the passage of time and the feelings associated with growing older. Murphy candidly addresses his insecurities about aging in tracks like “American Dream” itself. - **Disconnection in Modern Society** The lyrics often touch on feelings of isolation and confusion in an increasingly complex world. This is particularly evident in “Other Voices,” where Murphy questions trust and friendship. - **Existential Anxiety** The album captures a sense of existential dread prevalent in contemporary life. Murphy’s reflections on personal failures resonate deeply with listeners navigating similar feelings. ### Influence *American Dream* has had a notable impact on both fans and critics alike: - **Critical Reception** Critics have praised the album for its honesty and maturity. It has been described as both profound and relatable, offering insights into human emotions that many artists shy away from. - **Cultural Commentary** The album serves as a commentary on modern life’s absurdities, echoing sentiments found in works by other influential artists like David Bowie, who was an inspiration for Murphy during its creation. - **Legacy** By tackling themes relevant to contemporary audiences through innovative soundscapes, LCD Soundsystem has solidified their place in modern music history. They continue to influence emerging artists who seek to blend genres while addressing personal and societal issues. ### Pros and Cons #### Pros - **Emotional Depth**: The lyrics resonate with listeners experiencing similar struggles. - **Musical Innovation**: A successful blend of genres that keeps the sound fresh while honoring their roots. - **Production Quality**: High-quality production enhances both lyrical content and musicality. #### Cons - **Pacing Issues**: Some tracks may feel drawn out or less engaging compared to earlier works. - **Nostalgia vs. Innovation**: Critics argue that some songs recycle ideas from previous albums without adding significant new elements. - **Accessibility**: The introspective nature may alienate casual listeners who prefer more straightforward pop music. ### Conclusion LCD Soundsystem's *American Dream* stands as a testament to their ability to evolve while remaining true to their artistic identity. Through rich lyrical content, innovative musical arrangements, and profound thematic exploration, they have crafted an album that speaks to both personal experiences and broader societal issues. While it may not appeal universally due to its introspective nature, it undoubtedly cements their legacy as one of modern music's most compelling voices.

I largely ignored this one at the time. A bit strange, because I was a big fan of the breakout singles a decade or so earlier. Listening to it now I think I was right to pay not too much attention to it. Maybe you get more out of it if you listen to the words but it doesn't half go on a bit, does it? The production is nice. Bit Human League. Bit Bowie. But my god, those songs are long.

Some strong tracks (oh baby, call the police, american dream) but some overly long bland stuff as well. Would definitely be a 7/10 but limited to 3 or 4 so went for the 3 option

Surprised this was imcluded, think they have a big drop off after 1st 2 albums. I did attend a listening Party for this though, back in the day. A couple of bangers, but overall a little too mid, too plodding..

Really strong album. Made me want to drop a pill and chill TF out 😂

I dislike something about it but I don't know what it is. It makes me feel like I'm not real.

Sound of Silver is so good that I sadly need to compare these two. american dream is just flat compared to Sound of Silver. Maybe in a vacuum it gets a 3, but I need to compare them.

Blending together, very dreamy vibes to start out and then it got more raw and rougher. I have a hard time with things that don't seem to go together. It is like they wanted to write lyrical poetry and make cool vibes and then force them together. Didn't hit for me

This took me a few listens but I like this album, American Dream (2017), a bit more than Sound of Silver (2007). What I like best about this band is their beats and rhythms and how they fuse those with interesting electro-sound scapes. Nothing super grabbed me but all together I though it was creative and a pretty solid album with good grooves.

Really dug this album! Funky fresh beats, and they don't feel like anyone else out there. They've made their own sound that's very LCD Soundsystem. Love their blend of rock and electronic, with emotional and thoughtful lyrics too.

Even as a huge LCD Soundsystem fan, I was a little surprised to see this record on the list, and can only assume that Sound of Silver must be laying in wait for me on another day. This record came a little out of nowhere at the time after the band had announced their effective break-up some years before. Whilst it doesn't quite have SoS's (or any other LCD record for that matter) stand out banger, or even as much of a 'club' feel to it, this record instead captures James Murphy contemplating aging what the future will hold. It still has the usual LCD trademark sounds - cowbells, 80s synths, nods to musical heroes such as Bowie &The Fall but doesn't quite reach the heights of SoS, but let's be honest, very few records do.

The worst album of one of my favourite bands of all time. Hey, at least it works as an excuse to return to it since I haven't done that in a while.

M,eh, some tracks ok but a bit boring

Far less LCD than I was expecting. This album had escaped my radar but feel better now knowing it exists. The sounds are great and there is a darker tone to the album. Really cool and felt an emotional connection. Don't know why exactly but it hit

Video game back ground music. Not real interesting. 1001 album worthy: No - 7/14

I think lyrically this is a really good album but the songs are all lengthy but will say the album seemed to go by really quick. I think it has a theme and most songs have a similar feel. I can’t decide between and 3 and 4 and I’ll be generous and go with my gut 4/5

Not really my thing

I really can't tell if it's a 2 or a 3. The songs themselves are pretty good but sometimes the lyrics are just bad and singing is mediocre throughout. I'm going to settle on a 3 as it's something I could go back and listen to but I wouldn't go out of my way to.

A pretty good comeback album from a great band that unfortunately just doesn’t get close to the dizzying groove-packed heights of their earlier records. There’s no Daft Punk Is Playing At My House, All My Friends, or Dance Yrself Clean on here but it’s still a pretty fun ride. It’s also overshadowed by the more energetic Electric Lady Sessions which has live versions of predominantly the same songs

This is not quite as bad as their earlier stuff. The King Crimson/Talking Heads influence helps. But why does it have to be so long?

Day 72 - No idea when I got this album This shit sounds like an elementary school student was told to make an electronic album but could only use Garage Band. 1/5

like a bad U2

Good! Always forget about LCD SS

didn’t really get it when it came out (only listened to the singles) but now it’s really resonating. perfect work music too

Istina je da james Murphy zna bit iritantan isto je tako istina da nije snimio loš album

LCD Soundsystem is, for me, a weird band. I love all their obvious influences (Talking Heads, New Order, etc.) but yet, outside of a few songs, I don't like LCD. The instrumentation is all there, but I can't connect with it. The problem with this album specifically is that all the songs are way too long and it is missing an obvious highlight like All My Friends. It is not bad per se, but it does feel like a waste of potential.

I love LCD Soundsystem. They’d probably make my top ten, certainly top twenty, bands of this century list if I had to make one. Sound of Silver in particular is a masterpiece, but their first three albums are all absolutely fantastic. american dream is their fourth album, and I think it’s a pretty decent record. It’s definitely my least favorite of their four proper LPs, but it’s still pretty good. I don’t think I’ve come across any of their other albums on this list, but hopefully at least Sound of Silver is included. american dream is a fine sounding record and taken on its own it’s very good. oh baby is a great opener, and probably my favorite song on the album. call the police is another highlight, as is the title track. I think one issue with the album is that it’s 20-30 minutes too long. There’s probably a masterpiece within, but it’s really easy to get fatigued listening to it all at once. It’s still filled with great beats and some of the best idiosyncratic vocals this side of Talking Heads, but there’s so much of it and the high points are farther apart than needed to keep the listeners attention. Still a very solid, good record that I’m torn between 3 and 4 stars on.

Perfect album! I like it.

3 eh uh huh ok

I got into LCD Soundsystem after their breakup. I fell in love with their unique fusion of dance music and indie rock, especially on Sound of Silver and This Is Happening. When they announced a reunion and, subsequently, a new record, I was estatic . My first listen of American Dream in college was a massive disappointment. I was heartbroken to find that James Murphy and company had lost their special spark after their final concert at Madison Square Garden. It was a more annoying retread of This Is Happening without any of that record’s emotional potency. After stewing with my negative feelings towards this album for years, I finally listen to it again for this project, and am sad to report that it’s a bit better than I remember. It’s not the disastrous dumpster fire that I had built it up to be in my head, but it still pales in comparison to the best of the group’s music from the decade before its release. With another LCD Soundsystem record finally on the way as I write this, I’m glad to have found some closure with American Dream. It remains skippable to me, but I don’t think it’s as legacy destroying as I once thought.

Track 1 sounds like Suicide, the rest sounds like someone spent a LOT of time listening to Bowie's late 70s / early 80s output. And U2. The artwork is meh.

Talking Heads without the irony. Or talent.

I gave Sound Of Silver a 3 and said "its just a lot of mid 00s angst over mid beats" This is worse than Sound Of Silver because its just a lot of late 10s angst over even lower than mid beats

# Album Name: American Dream # Artist: LCD Soundsystem # Rating: 2/5 # Comments: I enjoyed LCD Soundsystem back in the day so i was looking forward to getting stuck into this album. I've never heard it before but realled enjoyed their stuff from the 05-10-ish period. Sadly this did not live up to those expectations. The tracks didnt really click for me. They were reptitive and too long. The length of the album killed it and brought it down from a "OK this is an average 3" to a 2. Shame really. I will go back and listen to their earlier stuff now though instead. Which is much much better. # Top Tunes: Non. # Would I listen to it again? No.

A little U2ish

Fun low key album

This was ass

oh baby is the hit to lead off the album. The music matches the album cover. I could do without the sci fi lab noises in other voices. I do like this album. change yr mind is not good. It sounds like those human body songs on Kids Learning Tube on YouTube. how do you sleep? is like bad electronic U2. Their other albums are better. black screen sounds like the soundtrack to Blade Runner, or maybe Blade Runner: 2049. The ee cummings titles is a stupid affectation.

This album was good. It did get boring after a while. "Black Screen" and "pulse (v.1)" were toooo long. Clearly a lot of talent went into this but not my style. It started to feel repetitive. Liked songs: "call the police" and "oh baby"

liked songs: other voices, change yr mind, american dream I got some major Talking Heads vibes, a little bit of Bowie, and a little of something new. I might have to dig into their discography, this was a pretty good album. 3.75

Easy listening. Was enjoyable to work to.

Funk, electro, pop. This is a really fun record and great one to listen to in the morning to get the day going (as was the case for me today). I've always been a fan of LCD, and listening to this record reminded me why. Relatable lyrics, nothing overwhelmingly emotional but almost philosophical in a way. I'll definitely come back to revisit this record in the future.

Man, I can’t help but feel that this band is just a sum of its influences a lot of the time. I guess you can say that for a lot of bands, but with LCD Soundsystem, it can be really on the nose. Take the second track here, “other voices”: there is a repetitive synth line that enters at the beginning of the song that recalls Suicide’s “Frankie Teardrop” and the song’s overall Remain In Light-era Talking Heads feel is made complete by the faux-Adrian Belew loopy guitar histrionics that punctuate throughout. Or maybe I’m just in tune with what he is doing and it’s more noticeable to me than the average listener, but I suspect most of you could probably tell that James Murphy also really likes David Bowie. It’s a fine album, but like “Sound of Silver”, the overt homages to the bands that provided influence on LCD Soundsystem might detract from your enjoyment.

-was a little unremarkable at times but had a few hard hitters. The genre and music style is really interesting, kind of post-punk but also synth pop? Definitely a solid 3.5 -Also as an album from 2017 I think this is the latest one I’ve gotten on here so far -Favorites are how do you sleep?, tonite, and emotional haircut

listening to the title track put me in a temporary mentally altered state forcing me to 5/5 this album

1. baby - 1.5 2. voicez - 1.5 3. uzed - 1 4. change - 1 5. zleep - 1.5 6. tonite - 1.5 7. police - 1 8. dream - 1.5 9. emotional - 1 10. black - 1.5

before: I don’t know what to expect! after: I LIKED IT A LOT!! I heard a bit early pink floyd, mixed with some late radiohead and I loved the unexpected changes in the songs

It had a good vibe but not really a fan

This is so much better than a lot of the reviews implied. Decent electronica, although it is overly long - and it's not like there are tons of tracks it's just that they individually go on for a bit too long, each one. Having said that I did enjoy it quite a lot - not 5 stars, but a good 4.

This album looks familiar. I don't remember ever listening though. I really enjoyed the last two songs. These types of drum beats work well for me. I'll probably check out the rest of their catalog.

Och ja, hat mich sogar zwischendurch an U2 erinnert, aber sonst

The music itself was ok but the dreadfully monotone delivery of the lyrics annoys the shit out of me. It’s the quickest way for me to be absolutely bored of your music when you express no emotion with your words.

Because of the nature of this list I don’t get to spend a lot of time with an album. I need to return to this because I liked a lot of it. But I do think it’s a tad too long. They being said I also have never listened to any other LCD Soundsystem album so maybe I just don’t have context. 3.5/5

A slow start getting into the album. It used a lot of spacious electronic sounds to drive the music forward, and it didn’t always work for me. Sometimes it amped them up with some drums and guitar, which hooked me. Lyrics flip between direct and vague. Overall good album with some shining moments. Standouts: other voices, how do you sleep?, tonite, call the police, and american dream.

I know very little about LCD Soundsystem so I was looking forward to this. The album has an 80's-like feel. The songs are all fine, but nothing really hooked me. Looks like some of their other albums had more catchy songs (e.g. "Daft Punk is Playing at My House").

This album has neither my favorite LCD Soundsystem songs, nor does it have any songs that get annoyingly repetitious in the way their worst songs could be. More soulful than I think of them being, too.

So I'm a hipster. Fine.

The least influential of all their albums everything the made prior to this was way more interesting. Snooze fest

Nothing new but still an enjoyable listen

Didn't really notice how much these lads remind me of talking heads

Pretty good

I've been on a huge LCD Soundsystem kick recently, so this is great timing. I knew this album was on the list so I was specifically waiting for it to come up for my first listen. So let's see if it was worth the wait. This album seem to be a lot more drone / trance rather than groovy / funky. Which is fine, but what I love about LCD Soundsystem is that I want to dance, and I didn't really want to so much listening to this album. There is still a fair number of funky tracks, but most of them seem like slow burners. I still enjoyed this album and I think all of the songs are good, but I just expected something else. This album sounds great, I always love all the synth sounds they choose. However, this album is on the longer side, the last 2 songs could have been shorter. This is probably my least favorite LCD Soundsystem album but it is still very good and I had a good time listening to it. It is a shame that This Is Happening wasn't included on this list though. Low 5.

So much cooler than I was expecting.

Interesting sound. Not very great, though.

HOW the HELL does THIS make the cut, but “This Is Happening”, one of the greatest indie dance albums of all time, DOESNT?????

A couple really good songs with some other boring ones. The last song is cheeks.

The album is great except for two songs. Soft 4

I liked it better than the sound of silver, maybe just cause it feels like a middle aged manifesto, and I'm uncomfortably close to fitting that demographic. Still, fun, but not as earthshattering as some folks try to act like this cat is.

Just boring and long.

Not my listening style by any means. I couldn't get through it fast enough.

not bad but not for me

Es curioso, el disco está muy bien pero por alguna razón no termino de conectar con él. Inclusive tiene varias canciones que me gustaron mucho, pero no sé, hay algo que me detiene a amarlo por completo. Mientras tanto, le doy 3 estrellas y a ver si con posteriores escuchadas sube un poco más.

how is this album cover more 2005 than his 2005 album

многие слышала, но никто пока не повторяет успех дафт панк из плеин эт май хаус, пока просто тыц-тыц

I love LCD Soundsystem because there are so many callbacks to other artists. This is like a shoe gaze, mood music album. Would I call it my favorite, no. Would I still listen to it whenever I get a chance...100%.

Good electronic/ wave band. Been strong over the years.

i liked this one; it had some funky vibes

Biased review because I already like some of their music. I don’t love all the songs (like the end of the album drags a bit for me), but I really like a lot of the others. Really love call the police.

mid. Thought that this would be more groundbreaking and interesting because of good things I've heard about LCD Soundsytem. Guess it's not for me.

Massive fan of their first few albums. Haven’t listened to anything since then. Bands which are so uniquely raw just never seem to age well. They always seem to get slightly over produced and slip into this trap where they are determined to make some sort of anthemic masterpiece that just lacks all the raw energy that they once had and is also far too long! Sadly this album feels a bit like that. There are definitely glimpses of old LCD in it but it just feels like it’s trying a bit too hard and doesn’t live up to their early brilliance! Theres even a track that sounds so much like modern day U2 that it almost made me vomit. Anyway, that’s U2s fault, not LCD. Really glad I listened to it but not sure I’ll be heading back too soon. 3.1

I usually like LCD Soundsystem, but this album just wasn't great. I hope this isn't their only album on this list, it's definitely not the one I'd choose.

A very cool record but after a while the ran out of ideas. Still great but they recorded better music.

LCD Soundsystem are a band I keep meaning to check out. I found this album interesting and original. Think it will take a few more listens for me to really appreciate. 3/5

A few tracks in I feared this one could be extremely annoying and meandering, but the vibe got really cool after a while. Not bad!

Successful promoted rock music with an icecream truck.

This is a weird one for me. I don't hate it at all. But, having been into indie music at the time lcd was treated as God makes me want to give it a lower score than is fair. I just always found the level of hype unwarranted. I'm going I just say I think it's solid enough and give a 3.

Not as good as Sound of Silver, but still good. I think call the police (none of the songs here have capitalization, I’m not just being lazy) was my favorite song on here.

Everything I like about LCDS, together in one place. Plus some newer sounds that only add to it.

Not a bad album, but it kinda drags a bit. Cant quite get to 4 stars. 3/5

this is not quite as happening

I don't think this is essential but then I drifted off after a couple of songs, paused it for a work call then never unpaused it. I mean that certainly was an experience I needed before I died. Probably ok but really who cares.

Superchulo. Un cinco comenzando por oh baby.

Very derivative - New Order (all the beats, many of the synth sounds), Talking Heads (especially 'Other Voices') and David Bowie around Lodger ('Change Yr Mind' ) Nothing in the way of an original idea here One star

It was a good album great Ben just feel like it ain’t there best feel like some ideas where not fully tapped into. 7/10

I didn’t grow up listening to jazz- But I now enjoy jazz. I didn’t grow up listening to electronica - I will never enjoy electronica

So this was a "comeback that almost wasn't" album. But having missed the first act anyway, I was unenthused by the reunion.

These guys are very hit and miss for me overall.

Traditional instruments, electronic instruments, living together. Mass hysteria.

Incred. The title track is absolute game changer

I loved this album. There’s a part like a minute in on the song “how do you sleep” that reminds me of the end of Tyler the Creator’s song “Running out of Time”

James Murphy and his Soundsystem have released 4 records. Every single one of them could be on here. On their latest effort, Murphy shows that he's been listening to more Talking Heads than Daft Punk, and it just works. The title track is hauntingly beautiful.

If James Murphy wants to become the new Talking Heads, why not let him?

LCD Soundsystem isn't really for me. But I liked this album more then other I have heard from them.

I was in the right mood for this yesterday.

Not my favorite LCD Soundsystem, but I still like it

If this had come out in the early 2000s maybe I would have thought it was substantive, but I'm just not getting it. There's one very cool vocal harmony moment in "other voices," but...that's all I got. Do they not get bored playing this music???

This is great. call the police is my favourite song. oh baby is amazing as well.

Wow LCD Soundsystem is definitely one of those groups that I’ve heard about for a long, long time. I’d see them on the bill for music festivals and always think to myself that I should see what they’re about. But that’s the beauty of this project - I get assigned anything from old favorites, to bands I’ve never heard of or never would’ve found, to bands I’ve always meant to check out like this. I adored this album. I don’t think I’ve heard anything like this. It felt like a fever dream where Talking Heads went completely electronic and joined up with MGMT. I had no idea how great a combination that would be but here we are. I honestly wish I’d gotten to this review sooner (I’ve been backlogged this week), because I feel like I would’ve had more profound things to say about this album I’m going to give five stars. But suffice it to say that I was blown away by this and would absolutely love to hear more. Great stuff. Five stars. Also, “other voices” is probably one of the best tracks I’ve heard in this project so far. Standout Tracks: oh baby, other voices, change yr mind, how do you sleep?, emotional haircut

Heard that the reason why LCD Soundsystem hasn't released a new album in so long is that somebody showed James Murphy a song that's under 8 minutes and his brain started leaking out of his head.

a modern classic

If the Talking Heads or Bowie made am LCD Soundsystem album it might sound like this - this was intentional apparently, at least the Bowie influence. I do like some of the songs, I Used To on the first half and Call the Police and the title track on the second half. There's lots of good bass and the production is slick. I'm left wanting more though. This feels derivative and a bit empty.

Ugh... not a fan. 2/5

I know these guys. Just recently listened to them a bit more. I do enjoy them a lot. I have not checked out this album. Very good album. Very LCD, obviously.

I have always wanted to listen to an LCD album so this is my chance. I really enjoyed this album. There are some great songs on it like Tonight, call the police and how do you sleep. Such a good mixture of upbeat songs and ballads. Favourite song: How do you sleep Least favourite song: Black screen was just so long and not needed Cover: It’s a simple yet effective album cover

Great album. Doesn't seem like it's really an hour long til you get to the 12 minute ender, but that one is also great. These guys just know how to correctly harness the energy needed for each song, very well crafted

I expected to hate this. But it wasn't bad. It dragged here and there and was too long at the end but I kind of looked this one.

It sounds like they want to be the Cold War Kids, but with bad synth. This is their comeback? I really need someone to explain to me why LCD Soundsystem is SO good. I haven't heard anything from them that isn't done better by Chvrches, Glass Animals, Cold War Kids, or Animal Collective. And that's just the OTHER critical or Pitchfork darlings. They sound like another generic synth alt band to me. It's fine.