North American Scum

by LCD Soundsystem

North American Scum cover art
  • Type: Single
  • Released: 26 February 2007
  • Label: DFA
  • Country: United States
  • Community rating: 3.77/5 from 1 rating

Artists on this release: Tyler Pope, The DFA, Christian Wright, Nancy Whang

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Serving as a defining track from 'Sound of Silver', this dance-punk anthem humorously addresses the transatlantic cultural divide and the band's own perceived lack of coolness in Europe. Its propulsive krautrock beat and James Murphy's sardonic vocal delivery made it a standout of the late-2000s indie dance scene.

Genres

Descriptors: Leftfield, party, satirical

Tracklist

  1. North American Scum
  2. Hippie Priest Bum-Out

Credits

  • Glenn Grancio - artwork [poster: snarling foxes]
  • James Murphy - drum programming [electric drum machine], organ, vocals, drums [acoustic drums], handclaps [claps], electric bass, cabasa, written-by
  • Marcus Lambkin - handclaps [claps]
  • Christian Wright - lacquer cut by
  • Matt Thornley - producer [assisted by]
  • The DFA - producer

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