LCD Soundsystem
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: 2002 in Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Active: 2001 - present
Biography
LCD Soundsystem is the influential American rock project masterminded by musician and producer James Murphy, co-founder of the #DFA# record label. Formed in Brooklyn, New York, the band became a key figure in the 2000s dance-punk scene, merging post-punk grit with electronic dance grooves and disco sensibilities. Their debut single, 'Losing My Edge', was a self-aware anthem for aging music hipsters. Subsequent albums like the acclaimed 'Sound of Silver' and 'This Is Happening' solidified their reputation for witty, poignant songwriting and meticulously crafted soundscapes. After a high-profile farewell in 2011, the band reunited in 2015, later releasing the Grammy-winning album 'American Dream'.
Genres
LCD Soundsystem Discography
- Losing My Edge / Beat Connection (2002) - Single - rated 4.11/5
- Yeah (2004) - Single - rated 3.89/5
- Tribulations (2005) - Single - rated 3.87/5
- LCD Soundsystem (2005) - Album - rated 3.92/5
- Daft Punk Is Playing at My House (2005) - Single - rated 3.71/5
- 45:33 (2006) - Album - rated 3.78/5
- 45:33: Nike+ Original Run (2006) - Album - rated 3.66/5
- Sound of Silver (2007) - Album - rated 4.41/5
- All My Friends (2007) - Single - rated 4.28/5
- North American Scum (2007) - Single - rated 3.77/5
- Someone Great (2007) - Single - rated 4.13/5
- I Can Change (2010) - Single - rated 4.06/5
- This Is Happening (2010) - Album - rated 4.1/5
- The Long Goodbye: LCD Soundsystem Live at Madison Square Garden (2014) - Album - rated 4.3/5
- Call the Police / American Dream (2017) - Single - rated 4.04/5
- American Dream (2017) - Album - rated 3.79/5
Members
- James Murphy - vocals, drums, production (2002–Present)
- Nancy Whang - keyboards, vocals (2002–Present)
- Pat Mahoney - drums (2002–Present)
- Tyler Pope - bass, guitar (2004–Present)
- Al Doyle - guitar, keyboards (2005–Present)
- Gavilán Rayna Russom - keyboards, synthesizers (2008–Present)
- Korey Richey - keyboards, percussion (2015–Present)
- Matt Thornley - guitar, percussion (2016–Present)
- Phil Mossman - guitar (2004–2011)