LCD Soundsystem

15 March 2007

LCD Soundsystem are the greatest band currently working.

Their new record, Sound of Silver – out this week – is the best record I’ve heard this year.

I’ve just got back from seeing them live performing at the Astoria in London, and they were simply amazing. What I think sets LCD apart is their sheer musicianship – all the members of the live band, which includes one of Hot Chip, are incredibly accomplished musicians; they all know how to make a song perfect, and are more then willing to experiment live and take songs in a different direction.

Take, for example “Daft Punk is Playing In My House”, one of their most popular songs from their last album, which they played last night. Instead of playing it straight, as it sounds on the record like most bands would, they really mixed it up a bit, making it both funkier and heavier. The same can be said for “Yeah”, which was one of the highlights, and went on for about 15 minutes climaxing in 3 of the band all drumming call and response style.

I’m a big fan of drumming.

Best song of the night was probably “New York I Love You”, which is just a staggeringly beautiful song – I heartily recommend checking out the album.

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15 March 2007