LCD Soundsystem
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LCD Soundsystem is the musical side project of producer James Murphy, co-founder of dance-punk label DFA Records. The music of LCD Soundsystem can also be described as a mix of dance music and punk, along with elements of disco and other styles.
Band Members
- James Murphy - Vocals, all instruments (studio)
- Tyler Pope - Bass (live)
- Phil Mossman - Guitar, Percussion (live)
- Nancy Whang - Keyboard, Synthisizer (live)
- Pat Mahoney - Drums (live)
History
During live performances, Murphy is accompanied by Tyler Pope (!!!/Out Hud) on the bass, Phil Mossman on the guitar and percussion, Nancy Whang on the keyboard and Pat Mahoney on the drums.
LCD Soundsystem gained attention with its first single, "Losing My Edge". Murphy later released a double album simply titled LCD Soundsystem in February of 2005 to critical acclaim. The first disk of the album contains new music and the second contains rereleases of songs previously released as singles. The opening track "Daft Punk Is Playing At My House" entered the UK Top 40 in March 2005.
On December 8, 2005 the group received nominations for two Grammys in the Electronica category for their self-titled album and in the Dance category for "Daft Punk Is Playing At My House". This album was also chosen as one of Amazon.com's Top 100 Editor's Picks of 2005.
Discography
Albums
- LCD Soundsystem - (January 24, 2005) #20 UK
- Introns - remix album, digital only (13 March, 2006)
Singles
- "Losing My Edge" - (July 8, 2002) #115 UK
- "Give It Up" - (July 28, 2003)
- "Yeah" - (January 12, 2004) #77 UK
- "Movement" - (November 8, 2004) #52 UK
- "Daft Punk Is Playing At My House" - (February 28, 2005) #29 UK
- "Disco Infiltrator" - (June 6, 2005) #49 UK
- "Tribulations" - (September 26, 2005) #59 UK
Compilations
- DFA Compilation, Vol. 1 (2003 · DFA)
- DFA Compilation, Vol. 2 (2004 · DFA)
- (2005 · Warner Bros./Wea)
- DFA Holiday Mix 2005 (2005 · DFA)
Award Nominations
Grammys 2005
- Best Electronic/Dance Album - LCD Soundsystem
- Best Dance Recording -"Daft Punk Is Playing At My House"
External links
- [Official site]
- [DFA records]
- [LCD Soundsystem] at Last.fm
- [LCD Soundsystem] at MySpace
- [] at MusicBrainz
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