45:33
by LCD Soundsystem
  • Record Label: DFA
  • Release Date: Nov 13, 2007
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 40
  3. Negative: 3 out of 40

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  1. WillJ
    Jan 6, 2008
    10
    Tim T is a twat!
  2. SamH
    Feb 8, 2008
    5
    Definitely a decent record if you have nothing better to do on a Sunday afternoon. But, I think critics are wanking off too much to James Murphy. This is clearly much less cohesive and interesting than his full-lengths. It's just not that good. BORING.
  3. TimT.
    Nov 28, 2007
    3
    Before I get to my review, let me just say that this is ridiculous. Apparently, in the eyes of critics, James Murphy can do absolutely no wrong as an artist. Number 5 of the year? Beating out his own latest LP? Oh please. These critics are on reefer or something. Now to the review; It's too damn long. I can't possibly enjoy a huge 46 minute song. It's as long as a damn LP! Before I get to my review, let me just say that this is ridiculous. Apparently, in the eyes of critics, James Murphy can do absolutely no wrong as an artist. Number 5 of the year? Beating out his own latest LP? Oh please. These critics are on reefer or something. Now to the review; It's too damn long. I can't possibly enjoy a huge 46 minute song. It's as long as a damn LP! And I specifically can't stand one that reverts to recycled beats! About 7 minutes in it just goes into "Someone Great" for about 2 minutes (not to say that isn't a great song, I was just expecting to get a lot of new material here). Look, as someone who listens to music while doing almost everything, I can honestly say I don;t know what people are talking about here. It's ok. It's just a song. That's basically it. It sort of works your brain and engages you and your metabolism, but I would almost always rather throw on a full album (much rather a full LCD Soundsystem) while doing housework or running than listen to this song.… Expand
  4. MattB.
    Jan 31, 2008
    4
    I'd have to agree with Tim T. I love LCD Soundsystem. He's done some phenomenal work. But this is not in the same league. And I think Tim is spot on with the complaint that he recycled his own music. Now understandably, this was not originally released as an album for sale, but more as a promotional track. All that said, what are the critics talking about? It's ok. I'd have to agree with Tim T. I love LCD Soundsystem. He's done some phenomenal work. But this is not in the same league. And I think Tim is spot on with the complaint that he recycled his own music. Now understandably, this was not originally released as an album for sale, but more as a promotional track. All that said, what are the critics talking about? It's ok. That's it. Just ok. It's not on par with any of his other work and should not be held in such high regard based upon what LCD has done in the past. Don't believe the hype!… Expand
  5. DanS.
    Dec 9, 2007
    8
    A really good piece of music here. Sound of Silver is still better than in in 9 out of 10 ways, but that's just because that album is incredible. To clarify a complaint mentioned below, this was released before the second LP, so it really contains what was a very exiting preview for "Someone Great" when it first came out. I agree with Joe E that there's some discrepancy with A really good piece of music here. Sound of Silver is still better than in in 9 out of 10 ways, but that's just because that album is incredible. To clarify a complaint mentioned below, this was released before the second LP, so it really contains what was a very exiting preview for "Someone Great" when it first came out. I agree with Joe E that there's some discrepancy with regard to the timing of this on digital release in contrast to the way In Rainbows was handled on this site, but eh, it's not such a big deal. LCD fans and runners alike should check this out.… Expand
  6. JoeE.
    Nov 20, 2007
    10
    This is a great album (track?), but it is not a 2007 album, it came out in 2006 on iTunes. If the new Radiohead album, which is thus far digital-only, is included in the 2007 list, this one should be included in the 2006 list.
  7. MateuszS.
    Dec 27, 2007
    9
    This music is magic!
  8. AndrewH.
    Dec 7, 2007
    10
    I agree with Roger--James Murphy is moving music along faster and better than any artist out there in my opinion. Jack White may be making a bit better music but garage rock can't last forever. Murphy's work suggests he's leaving our planet to get new material.
  9. MycroftW.
    Jan 29, 2008
    9
    With this, the Fabriclive mix, the fantastic album and the even better live shows James Murphy was hands down man of the year in 2007.
  10. BrianO'D
    Nov 28, 2007
    8
    Totally entertaining, always moving and a very slick composition from Mr James Murphy. Imagine being commissioned by the very deep pockets of the Nike enterprise to remix your own music! Light up...Goof-out...and get paid.. QED.
  11. RogerS.
    Nov 28, 2007
    10
    This is the future and this is NOW!!!!! Did you know this guy turned down being a writer for Sienfeld because he wanted to start his own band. Wow, I am blown away. What music is going to become.
  12. Han
    Dec 2, 2010
    8
    Just a heads up for Tim T and anyone who thinks that this album copied Someone Great, if you actually checked the release dates you would see that it was actually released before Sound of Silver so it didn't really just recycle it. Plus the rest of the album is good and provides a solid beat for when you are running.

Awards & Rankings

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#14 Best Album of 2007
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#89 Most Shared Album of 2007

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Metascore
86

Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. cokemachineglow
    80
    It is an expertly crafted and detailed work which accomplishes total immersion in the listener. [Review of UK release]
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    100
    45:33 deftly segues from the smooth funk favored by Levan to synth-pop and Talking Heads-style polyrhythms before opening into serious space-party territory.
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  3. musicOMH.com
    70
    LCD Soundsystem's many fans will want this principally for the bonus tracks but will probably already have the rest of 45:33.
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