James Murphy, frontman of LCD Soundsystem, creator of DFA Records, and renowned DJ, doesn’t hide his influences. The debut and self-titled album, LCD Soundsystem (2005), is packed with references and homages. For Introduction to Musical Style this past semester, I wrote an essay analyzing this album and its musical connections, diving into the specifics of shared riffs and mimicked synths in each track. I was sent on a deep journey to the depth of Murphy’s mind... This playlist is the result of my quest.
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