american dream [Explicit]

LCD Soundsystem

September 1, 2017

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3	i used to	5:32	$1.29
4	change yr mind	4:57	$1.29
5	how do you sleep?	9:12	$1.29
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10	black screen	12:05

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Product details

Date First Available : August 4, 2017
Manufacturer : DFA Records/Columbia
ASIN : B074BH3QB7

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Birdmonkey

not for me

Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2018

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My first impression of this cd is that the case is flimsy recyclable cardboard. It looks and feels cheap and of low quality. I didn't pay a cheap price for this cd so I don't know why they skimped on quality and materials.

My review of the actual music:
I don’t like the singer’s voice; his voice sounds the same in all the songs and it’s annoying; it sounds like he's faintly crying and whining at the same time; the drums and beat seem decent; I do not like this music cd and will not be listening to it again; money down the drain and time wasted; I need to listen to music before buying it instead of going on somebody’s recommendation

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teammjs

A shift from prior work, but an evolution that makes the band fresh

Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2017

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LCD Soundsystem is simply a genre-busting band. With additional albums, you'd think it'd be easier to "slot" them. But this effort takes the band in darker places overall than they've been in prior efforts.

If you've heard of LCD Soundsystem from friends, I wouldn't judge or even start with this album as an introduction. "tonite" and "american dream" are most similar to the whimsical, rye, self-referencing lyrics. "call the police" more illustrative to prior infectious rhythms generated by the collective in all their cacophonous glory. But overall, the album is much darker in mood with James Murphy's punk-dad vocalizations traded in for more distortive effect.

Overall, it's an innovative, emotional and thoughtful addition to the LCD Soundsystem canon that its fans should appreciate.

Anyone who is mad the band came back from retirement should be well assured this is a band that has evolved. The "old" LCD Soundsystem is still here, but this is a collection of new themes, sounds and vocals that are a great addition to their prior efforts and well worth the long wait for new material.

8 people found this helpful

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ChicagoScott

I liked it better than CATS

Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2018

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I laughed, I cried, I liked it better than CATS.

7 people found this helpful

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studio-mars

and bought this- it's like a cross between the bands Magazine

Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2018

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I had heard many LCD Soundsystem tracks at a friend's place, and bought this- it's like a cross between the bands Magazine, Talking Heads, XTC, and like nothing I had ever heard. I love it!

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Rockin' Rick Griffin

Glad they're back!

Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2018

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I was disappointed to hear this band was breaking up a few years back. But we've all seen this before. They get back together. And apparently, they have it together. Easily my favorite LCD album.

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Zgonzo

The synths sound nice to my ears

Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2019

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I enjoy this album quite a bit. The synths sound nice to my ears.

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Alan J.M.

You can skip this offering

Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2020

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Does not live-up to the rest of LCD Soundsystem and James Murphy. I just don't hear the band's usually smarts in this one.

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patrick thompson

not bad.. but not great either

Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2018

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no need to come out of retirement for this. not bad.. but not great either. just... meh.

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Kendall Reviews

Give your ears a treat!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 9, 2018

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I’ll get this out-of-the-way. I have only heard LCD Soundsystem’s debut album a few times, didn’t like it, and dismissed the band. So it’s unusual for me to dip back into an album, but after watching a live TV performance on Jools Holland I picked up American Dream with some confidence. I’m so glad I did, a very strong album with no track sounding like another. It’s not a particularly happy album but it hooks you and embraces you with its sincerity.

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Nicola

GREAT

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 13, 2017

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Great album. A definite mixed-bag - 80s vibes, funk, pop, dreamy ballad, light rock. A good mix of sounds. I am pleased with my purchase and would buy again.

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G. C. Patterson

very good, inexpensive

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 6, 2018

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price and delivery... very good, inexpensive, and fast... no problem there.
The album ???
Not the irresistible LCD you've come to know and love.
.a few half decent moments on the album, but it's 95% filler..
Really dull uneventful stuff, none of the usual uplifting beats, soundscapes and anthemic melodies...

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dla HQ

Arrived well packaged & in good time. Definitely my album of 2017 & a ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 18, 2018

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Arrived well packaged & in good time.

Definitely my album of 2017 & a fantastic return after retirement. If you like electronic & David Bowie style guitar riffs, you must buy, you certainly won't be disappointed. Now bought on vinyl, don't miss out :-)

Paul A.

Welcome back

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 18, 2020

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I found this instantly likeable. The usual mix of synths and guitars and his familiar voice. Interesting songs throughout and plenty of musical references to Bowie, Fripp, Eno and Byrne. I don't know what I expected, but this will do nicely.