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Sound Of Silver

LCD SoundsystemMP3 Music
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (78 customer reviews)

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  • Original Release Date: March 20, 2007
  • Format - Music: MP3
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Play   6. Us V Them 8:29 $1.29  Buy MP3 
Play   7. Watch The Tapes 3:55 $1.29  Buy MP3 
Play   8. Sound Of Silver 7:07 $1.29  Buy MP3 
Play   9. New York, I Love You But You're Bringing Me Down 5:35 $1.29  Buy MP3 
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If you like electronic music, buy this album. Joseph Swiderski  |  14 reviewers made a similar statement
Basically, if you enjoy indie/alternative/techno/experimental music, this album doesn't disappoint. Corey Shuster  |  11 reviewers made a similar statement
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37 of 43 people found the following review helpful
By justmoi
Format:Audio CD
James Murphy has like, totally, outdone his debut with this fantabulous soundclash between the Talking Heads, Scissor Sisters, Trail Of The Dead, Flaming Lips and just about every decent British electronic band who plugged in an analogue synth in the Eighties.

This is a rock record, made with technology as ancient and relevant as old Les Paul guitars and valve amplifiers, which also happens to be great to dance or drive to, and is possibly even more conducive to just sitting down and listening. Accompanied by furious head nodding, obviously.

'North American Scum' is a shockingly perceptive song, and a timely reminder that the US does not have an exclusively Midwestern mentality.

The title track pulses with social satire while lampooning the basso profundo pretensions of the Human League and Heaven 17, but it is all sweetness and light next to the damning tribute to the Big Apple that closes the record. "Like a rat in a cage pulling minimum wage," croons Murphy on 'New York I Love You But You're Bringing Me Down', before a surprise second ending, sounding like a Glitter Band encore. And there aren't many of those these days.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars That's how it starts. April 29, 2008
Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase
The first thing I need to acknowledge is that I usually hate Dance/ so called Electronic music, primarily for terribly repetitive lyrics and music that only approaches a good idea after a lot of mixed drinks. Still, when I heard "North American Scum" with it's sarcastic/ironic lyrics and catchy melodies, I was hooked. Yet it would be several more months before I would get the rest of the album. Hearing them live on the World Café playing "All My Friends" and other tracks made me reconsider, like "Get Innocuous!" and "Us V Them" along with Amazon's bargain price. The witty lyrics and catchy music make this an outstanding listen. This is the perfect album to drive around with as well as work out to and yes, even dance to.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Rrhythmic and throbbing. April 2, 2007
Format:Audio CD
Don't talk to James Murphy about maturity. The purveyor of the first cowbell revival of the 21st century has seen it all before. Here, Mr. DFA builds on the success of debut smash `LCD Soundsystem' and relative acclaim of Nike-sponsored jog soundtrack '45:33' to bring in something equal in warm calculation as it is to dance-friendly smiles on your face.

Opener "Get Innocuous" is reminiscent of Casio-chop debut single "Losing My Edge", with tasty space and Telex-induced bassline to boot.

Tour Anthem 2007 duties go to "North American Scum", an affair effectively indebted as much to the glam of Sweet as it is to the post-disco tendencies of 1980s New York City.

Murphy is happy to point out that he might be showing his age.

Although endlessly rhythmic and throbbing, middle-order batter "All My Friends" signals a shift on "Sound Of Silver" from frantic to wistful, (""wouldn't trade one stupid decision/For another five years of life") .

On his deathbed he isn't, but Murphy knows he can't keep miles ahead of the pack forever. Let's hope he never becomes a sweating, faceless member of the chasing dance pelaton.
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4.0 out of 5 stars worthwhile
Not as strong as the excellent This Is Happening. But more consistently good than the eponymous debut. The final track seems wildly out of place.
Published 8 days ago by Consumer 24
5.0 out of 5 stars If you love Sound of Silver, get it on Vinyl
It sounds brilliant. i'm not an audiophile snob, i just love this record and have heard it on CD, streamed, ripped, etc, but until you hear it on vinyl you have not experienced the... Read more
Published 17 days ago by Robert J. Stuart III
4.0 out of 5 stars Sounds of SIlver
While I don't like everything here, I like most of this, and not all of the songs sound the same, which I appreciated
Published 3 months ago by JW
5.0 out of 5 stars Great album.
Great music, it is a listen to every track album. Wish I hadn't missed the chance at a live show.
Published 4 months ago by Gavin H.
4.0 out of 5 stars I am Pleased
I discovered this group after hearing the song Get Innocuous while playing the video game Grand Theft Auto 4. Read more
Published 5 months ago by BillofGoods
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my all-time favorite albums
I discovered LCD Soundsystem around the time their self-titled album was released, and when I got wind of a second album I was super stoked. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Tom
5.0 out of 5 stars THIS is it.
I get lucky sometimes.

Lucinda Williams showed up in New Yorker magazine. I bought the album based on the review in which she quoted Dylan. Read more
Published on April 30, 2011 by Patrick Roenicke
5.0 out of 5 stars LCD Soundsystem - Sound Of Silver
LCD Soundsystem's second album, SOUND OF SILVER, picks up the rock-electro-disco torch of their first, eponymous album, and continues to run with it. Certainly, "Get Innocuous! Read more
Published on March 10, 2011 by scoundrel
2.0 out of 5 stars I'd say I don't get it but...
First off, I'm not going to disparage this album, James Murphy, or any of his collaborators. This isn't terrible music. It's fun, bouncy, and fills a room. Read more
Published on March 8, 2011 by Andrew R Rosenberg
5.0 out of 5 stars sound of silver by lcd soundsystem
this album was recommended to me by a friend and i really liked it. its different from what i usually listen to but its fun and definitely worth checking out
Published on February 2, 2011 by mardoux
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