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New York City, New York, United States (2001 – 2011)

LCD Soundsystem was the musical project of producer James Murphy, co-founder of label DFA Records. Formed in 2001 in New York City, New York, United States, the music of LCD Soundsystem can also be described as a mix of and , along with elements of and other styles.

During the band’s final years, Murphy was accompanied by Al Doyle (guitar, percussion — also of Hot Chip), Tyler Pope (!!! / Out Hud) (bass), Nancy Whang (keyboards) and Pat Mahoney (drums). Members that played live with Murphy under the LCD Soundsystem name before this time include Phil Mossman (guitar, percussion) and Phil Skarich (bass).

LCD Soundsystem gained attention with its first single, “Losing My Edge”. The song, which sounds like the boastings of a music geek put to an electronic beat, received acclaim in 2002. Murphy 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 re-releases of songs previously released as singles. The opening track “Daft Punk Is Playing at My House” entered the Top 40 in March 2005.

On December 8, 2005 the group received nominations for two Grammys in the 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.

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  • Bolletje_Bob

    Ehm, taste is not something much can be said about, since humans can differ so much. But overrated would be far from the term I'd use, it's just well appreciated. As it should be, IMHO!

    Yesterday 7:53am Reply
  • mydesperateicon

    oh, James... ♥

    17 May 4:26am Reply
  • HoneyRitual

    How can you call someone an idiot just for pointing out LCD is overrated I was going to say the same, being an act who just play electronic-dace-punk music and have over 1,200,000 listeners, I think his clerly get more cred then I can understand.

    15 May 6:14am Reply
  • everydayduffy

    Another happy first-time viewer of Shut Up and Play the Hits right here!

    12 May 9:28pm Reply
  • si13n7

    James is actually God of music.

    12 May 1:59pm Reply
  • st0larz

    http://www.redbullmusicacademy.com/magazine/dfa-film lcd and dfa fans, something for us ;)

    8 May 6:19pm Reply
  • Gabrielavstrz

    "talking like a jerk/ except you are an actual jerk/ and living proof/ that sometimes friends are mean"

    4 May 10:05pm Reply
  • fabricioneto

    QBOM!

    30 Apr 5:17am Reply
  • lukas822

    Totally agree

    28 Apr 12:30pm Reply
  • yougotitjoben

    two guys below me are idiots if anyone is wondering.

    27 Apr 9:34pm Reply
  • SexWithMinors

    you're not alone, guy below me. He is the ultimate in 'guy everyone thinks is a genius because he's well-connected to other people that are more talented'. He'd be an afterthought musically if it weren't for his connections, but i'm sure he's a pretty cool guy otherwise.

    26 Apr 5:44pm Reply
  • Evilninja1337

    seems a tad bit overrated...maybe i just dont get the appeal..

    24 Apr 1:46pm Reply
  • jussslic

    I was there.

    9 Apr 8:58am Reply
  • sk84lafs

    damn, found these guys a year to late

    3 Apr 12:44am Reply
  • denniskonstanty

    Not a big fan but would love to shout at James for his work in "The Comedy".

    2 Apr 6:34pm Reply
  • trashcity_

    They are not very good.

    31 Mar 11:22pm Reply
  • Offino

    Please come back!!!

    28 Mar 3:31pm Reply
  • Deepanshuk4u

    I just saw Shut Up and Play The Hits. It's brilliant.

    28 Mar 10:13am Reply
  • niqart

    Home ♥

    23 Mar 9:02pm Reply
  • hungry_mouth

    I was never really into LCD Soundsytem until now. Listening to Talking Heads really made me me like em more. Wish they never broke up.

    16 Mar 5:47am Reply
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