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Wednesday, April 20 2011

Laying LCD Soundsystem to Rest

...wish that we could talk about it but there, that's the problem.


Tuesday, April 12 2011

LCD Soundsystem: Who Cares About an Edge, Anyway?

Among all the fervent eulogizing of the late LCD Soundsystem, a backlash has kicked up some funereal dirt. So, where to lay the band to rest -- with the hippest of the hip, or the bright-but-empty space with most of the other Madison Square Garden clientele?


Wednesday, April 6 2011

LCD Soundsystem: 28 March 2011 - Terminal 5, New York

First of the last for Brooklyn's seminal hipster band.


Friday, April 1 2011

LCD Soundsystem + Shit Robot: 30 March 2011 - New York

Wednesday’s show at Terminal 5 already seemed like the penultimate ending to an incredible tenure.


Monday, May 17 2010

LCD Soundsystem: This Is Happening

Serving up a comprehensively postmodern survey of pop culture with wit, panache and an enviable dose of hooks, LCD Soundsystem take its place on 2010's shortlist of year-defining albums.


Monday, April 19 2010

Various Artists: Greenberg: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

In taking a break from his attention-demanding main gig, Murphy proves himself a capable and affecting songwriter, often armed with nothing more than an acoustic guitar and his voice.


Friday, October 23 2009

CMJ 2009: Day 3 - YACHT + James Murphy

The CMJ Music Marathon and Film Festival invades New York City this week. Here's the latest from PopMatters' writers on the beat.


Wednesday, November 21 2007

James Murphy & Pat Mahoney: Fabriclive.36

The LCD Soundsystem boys curate another strong entry in the Fabriclive mix series, focused unsurprisingly on ... disco!


Monday, April 9 2007

Fun Is an OK Thing: An Interview With LCD Soundsystem

James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem and DFA Records talks corporate sponsorship, German pronunciation, and why the kids who don't dance aren't alright.


Tuesday, March 20 2007

LCD Soundsystem: Sound of Silver

With Sounds of Silver, LCD Soundsystem pass inspection, with perhaps just a touch of tarnish on their disco ball, a patina of "great, but what's next?" ever so slightly dulling their 2005 sparkle.


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