LCD Soundsystem is Back…

And They Bring Outrageous Jams 

LCD Soundsystem has made a long-awaited return after a baffling break-up that happened years ago. But we should know by now that James Murphy and his crew are all about surprises. After all, isn’t it surprising that a daring combination of punk and disco could even work in the music industry? Or that a highly successful band would simply break up and stop making music with no explanation to fans. 

They Were There, and Then They Were Gone

After launching their unique brand with a range of singles between 2002 and 2005, LCD Soundsystem released their first studio album in 2005, which was met with critical acclaim and Grammy nominations. Their first top-ten album and other successes followed. And then in 2011 the break-up was announced. Although there was a concert held in honor of saying farewell, and a documentary released, which was apparently meant to explain a few things – no real answers were ever given as to why LCD Soundsystem disbanded. Just like there were no reasons given as to why the band started up again, more than five years after the break-up.

And Then They Came Back Again

It was announced that LCD Soundsystem would be making a comeback, and that the New York band started working on an album. With a track record of one successful album after the next, speculation about the end result fluctuated between nervousness about tarnishing a thus far flawless discography, and excitement about adding yet another sterling album to the collection. 

American Dream – Unyielding, Vast, and Funny

The new album was released in September 2017 and American Dream hits hard politically and emotionally, while maintaining a surprising level of humor. With equal amounts of disdain and sentiment, American Dream is one for the books.

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