d.a.n.c.e.

it's only spring and already a strong contender for album of the year has dropped. i hate to wax so hyperbolically, but after listening to lcd soundsytem's new album, 'sound of silver', i can say with confidence that james murphy, the musical mad scientist behind the band, has crafted an album that is rich and full in scope and consistency (more so than the first), lyrically witty and relevant as ever, and an utter joy to sweat to on a dance floor (yet to be tested, but very certain of the possibility). although lcd soundsystem's first album was stronger than many of its genre-based contemporaries, the new album makes everyone else seem like they have plenty of catching up to do. murphy fuses his claps, bells, and danceable beats with lyrics that speak of loss, what it means to be an american in a post-9/11 world, and aging--all themes we would never consider to make up good dance music. from beginning to end murphy invites us to feverishly dance to his disco-punk grooves, but does it without leaving a cheap or fleeting taste in our mouth/feet.

my favorites..
-'get innocuous!'
-'someone great'
-'us v. them'

and as an added bonus, check out the remix album. yup, it's that good.

also for your reading pleasure, get to know the man behind the madness in this fascinating portrait of murphy in new york magazine.