LCD Soundsystem

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Formed 2001. Disbanded 2 April 2011.

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James Murphy in conversation with Nemone

Nemone talks to James Murphy about LCD Soudsystem's final gig and their documentary Shut Up and Play the Hits, which follows the story of the band as they play their last performance.

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Biography

LCD Soundsystem was an American-based alternative dance band from New York City. It was fronted by American singer-songwriter and producer James Murphy, co-founder of record label DFA Records. The group released three critically acclaimed albums, LCD Soundsystem, Sound of Silver and This Is Happening, with the latter charting in the Billboard Top 10.

On February 5, 2011, a statement was posted on the band's website that announced its disbandment following a farewell concert, which took place on April 2, 2011, at Madison Square Garden. The farewell concert is chronicled in the documentary film Shut Up and Play the Hits. Their last televised performance was on February 14, 2011 on The Colbert Report.

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Latest News Stories

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  1. LCD Soundsystem for final gig

    Mon 7 Feb 2011 13:09

    LCD Soundsystem have announced details of their final 'farewell' gig in New York.

  2. What's next for James Murphy?

    Wed 7 Jul 2010 17:15

    Arcade Fire and Soulwax are just two groups the LCD frontman wants to work with

  3. 'Not over yet'

    Tue 6 Jul 2010 07:20

    There's still life in LCD Soundsystem, says James Murphy

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BBC Reviews

  1. This Is Happening 2010

    Review of This Is Happening

    Reviewed by Chris Power

    Despite occasional flashes of brilliance this is a patchy, derivative work.

  2. Sound Of Silver 2007

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    Reviewed by Martin Longley

    Murphy manages to translate harsh, neurotically discordant punk-funk values into a...

  3. LCD Soundsystem 2005

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    Reviewed by Matt Harvey

    ...much more engaging than the music he's produced for other people.

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