Discovery
by Daft Punk
  • Record Label: Virgin
  • Release Date: Mar 13, 2001
User Score
8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 555 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 515 out of 555
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 555
  3. Negative: 35 out of 555

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  1. WilliamL
    Jan 10, 2005
    10
    My favourite album of all time.
  2. JeffreyU
    Jul 10, 2005
    10
    this is the best electronica album on the market hands down.
  3. HugoN
    Sep 2, 2006
    10
    The more I listen it the better it gets! It succeeds when trying to take me to the 80's. One the best works of our Robo-friends, definitively a must-have for all the fans n' freaks into the electro-beat. I think im gonna listen it all over again right now..
  4. ZachL.
    Mar 15, 2007
    9
    This is possibly the most underrated album I've ever heard. Don't be misled by the initial reactions of the critics!
  5. AlexP
    Jan 12, 2008
    10
    Fantastic. Great. Amazing music that you want to blast out of your speakers AND lie down and listen to on your favorite headphones.
  6. JonM
    Feb 7, 2008
    10
    How strange that this album received some bad reviews. It covers all bases - catchy pop, driving trance, electro house and, perhaps most acutely, sombre electronica in Veridis Quo. Some beleaguered reviewers need to put this in their stereo again, turn the sound up to 11 and enjoy a smorgasbord of electronic rhythms.
  7. PhilipS.
    Jul 30, 2001
    10
    This is one of the best albums I've heard in 10 years. Every song is a new discovery - fusion of 70s or 80s disco and funk produced with second millennium house style. They manage to make everything sound fresh and unique and yet strangely familiar. Its definitely the most emotional house music I have ever heard (if that was their goal they achieved it). So, it wasn't like the This is one of the best albums I've heard in 10 years. Every song is a new discovery - fusion of 70s or 80s disco and funk produced with second millennium house style. They manage to make everything sound fresh and unique and yet strangely familiar. Its definitely the most emotional house music I have ever heard (if that was their goal they achieved it). So, it wasn't like the Homework album. But why make another Homework album? Thank you Daft Punk for this wonderful breathe of fresh air.… Expand
  8. AlloS.
    Aug 23, 2001
    10
    Very Very very good
  9. JoshW.
    Aug 30, 2001
    10
    This is Brilliant, and the videos are good as well, i can't wait for the next installment of the video story.
  10. SwendolineTAB
    Aug 9, 2001
    8
    Just love it
  11. JonC
    Mar 3, 2002
    10
    Once you've bought Discovery you will never take it out of your CD player.
  12. monicaf
    Dec 14, 2003
    10
    i can't get enough of this cd every single song is great for any mood you're in
  13. BenjaminBunny
    Apr 17, 2004
    7
    Not as disposable as you might think.
  14. MattS
    Mar 30, 2005
    10
  15. ArthurB
    Jul 26, 2005
    9
    Daft Punk is not mindless happy house, but it makes people happy.
  16. Juckes
    Feb 27, 2006
    9
    Best Electronic album i've ever heard and own, hands down! Just simply briiliant
  17. GeorgePrime
    Nov 5, 2007
    10
    An amazing blend of dance music and listening music. The amount of talent in the fingers of this amazing duo electrifies the mind and soul.
  18. BrianC
    Feb 10, 2007
    10
    This is one of the most critically underrated albums of this decade. That is to say it was underrated initially: most critics have taken the path of revisionism and finally recognized that this is easily Daft Punk's greatest, and in my opinion, the greatest dance and electronic album of this decade. Includes masterpieces: One more Time, Aerodynamic, Digital Love, This is one of the most critically underrated albums of this decade. That is to say it was underrated initially: most critics have taken the path of revisionism and finally recognized that this is easily Daft Punk's greatest, and in my opinion, the greatest dance and electronic album of this decade. Includes masterpieces: One more Time, Aerodynamic, Digital Love, Harder/Beter/Faster/Stronger, and Something About Us. Rating: 9.4/10.0… Expand
  19. CaddyC
    Mar 4, 2007
    10
    this is by far daft punks best effort.not to say homework and human after all arent excellant in their own right,but discovery is the most diverse and original album of the last 10 years.the best album i own.
  20. Oligami
    Sep 11, 2007
    9
    Space music! Woohoo!
  21. JakeF.
    Jun 5, 2008
    10
    What an album. Watched Interstella 5555 and that didn't disappoint either. In my view one of the greatest, innovative albums of all time, with already classic songs such as 'One More Time' and 'Digital Love' featured. Apart from the slightly dodgy track 'Nightvision' Daft Punk have excelled themselves.
  22. NathanR.
    Jan 16, 2009
    10
    An extraordinarily fun album from beginning to end.
  23. BenS.
    Oct 4, 2009
    10
    A magical album that you can listen to and enjoy many times. Every track has its place and even filler tracks such as 'Voyager' are pleasant and intriguing. Particular Strength is found in the electronic synth solo of "Digital Love" and the catchy melodic hook of "One More Time" A Must have album in anyone's music library.
  24. NickL.
    Oct 13, 2001
    10
    a great album, even beter than homework!
  25. CaitlinnC.
    Oct 13, 2001
    10
    This cd is awsome until about #7... then it kinda drops off... but I swear I could listen to the first 4 songs repeatedly, and never get tired of them!
  26. DaftPunker
    Oct 18, 2001
    10
    im glad we finally get another daft punk album! as much as I loved homework, it was getting about time for a new one. Great videos too!
  27. PeterJ.
    Oct 18, 2001
    10
    With the exeption of 'High Life', the tracks on 'Discovery' are brilliant. After a long time, they do however get a bit tedious. Just a bit though.
  28. CK
    Aug 13, 2001
    8
    Watch the videos!
  29. JasenB.
    Aug 30, 2001
    9
    This cd is needed for anybody who even remotely likes techno.
  30. JoleneC
    Sep 12, 2001
    10
    Simply the best! I never liked techno anyway, in fact Techno is a "no way" to me .But after discovering this album , I feel totally refresh , refresh by the their fantastic rythmn. They give the 70 & 80's sound a new twist. A great album,. Moreover their videos are brilliant with cute little Japanese characters to make it looks spicy ,I mean spacey. Who would think of a sequence for Simply the best! I never liked techno anyway, in fact Techno is a "no way" to me .But after discovering this album , I feel totally refresh , refresh by the their fantastic rythmn. They give the 70 & 80's sound a new twist. A great album,. Moreover their videos are brilliant with cute little Japanese characters to make it looks spicy ,I mean spacey. Who would think of a sequence for a MTV! Only Daft Punk. I am waiting for their videos, so DP what are u waiting for!… Expand
  31. [Anonymous]
    Sep 15, 2001
    10
    this cd is great i love daft punk
  32. TomM.
    Jul 22, 2002
    10
    You either like it or you don't, but if you do then you will never go back, just simpaly the best thing i have ever heard and it's brilliance will never be bettered, every element of each song can be felt as you listen.
  33. IanD.
    Aug 3, 2002
    10
    Its got to be the most inovative Cd of its time. Daft Punk has awakend a new world to the Techno Industry
  34. hans(PUNK)F
    Oct 21, 2003
    10
    i love what they do with their voices in this album,this CD and homework R best albums ever
  35. ZamesG
    Dec 4, 2004
    8
    There are two types of people. People who like this CD, and people who don't. Good yes, but definatly not for everybody
  36. AdamR
    Nov 17, 2005
    10
    A great album with plenty of inspiration and variation.
  37. BenM
    Nov 9, 2005
    9
    It the best cd ive heard in a while
  38. BillD
    Apr 12, 2005
    10
    This album is excellent by itself, but if you are reading this I suggest to you to watch Interstella 5555, the anime movie with Daft Punk's Discovery album as its soundtrack. Genius!!
  39. LawrenceP
    Apr 14, 2005
    10
    Many moments of pure genius. "Digital Love" best pop song of 2000's.
  40. DanK
    Apr 20, 2005
    10
    It is a great album, and it gets even better after watching Interstella 5555. But you either enjoy it, or you hate it.
  41. jink
    Sep 26, 2005
    10
    best techno ever
  42. CharlesM
    Jan 23, 2006
    10
    My first purchase of the techno gods and I was not disappointed in any aspect. This album delivers on so many levels, and really makes me feel like a kid that wants to dance whenever i hear this album.
  43. Rose
    Oct 27, 2007
    10
    For the originality of the sound and quality of this immensely good house music this album has to offer, it has been greatly underrated by some critics less open to new ideas. A great album by the masterminds of house, go you!
  44. LukaszK.
    Mar 18, 2007
    0
    SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHITSHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHITSHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHITSHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHITSHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHITSHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHITSHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHITSHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT I hate this music but my daft brother listen this fucki'n music
  45. GCB
    Jun 27, 2007
    10
    Discovery is an album that can never date. It sounds like music that was made 20 years ago but somehow also sounds like music that will be made in 20 years time. How they can pull off being so blatantly cheesy yet so universally loved is a testament to the sheer brilliance of the songs. Its one of those few albums that comes along every couple of years in which every track is a new Discovery is an album that can never date. It sounds like music that was made 20 years ago but somehow also sounds like music that will be made in 20 years time. How they can pull off being so blatantly cheesy yet so universally loved is a testament to the sheer brilliance of the songs. Its one of those few albums that comes along every couple of years in which every track is a new adventure rather than just a filler. A Truly amazing record.… Expand
  46. JTR
    Aug 12, 2007
    10
    No doubt about it, an astonishing album that took watching Interstella 5555 to fully appreciate what an accomplishment this album really is, and what a disappointment Human after All really was.
  47. JakeR.
    May 7, 2008
    10
    This honestly has to be my favourite album from them all, they way it's put together, the movie aswell. Everything about it is just... perfect.
  48. StevenW.
    Aug 17, 2009
    10
    Easily one of the greatest albums ever made. Unbelievably beautiful from start to finish with songs to make you laugh, cry, and above all dance. Discovery is one of the few albums that is without flaws. It can be listened to countless times and never grow boring. An essential part to any music lover's collection.
  49. MichaelR.
    Nov 30, 2001
    10
    A masterpiece of animation and audio.Daft Punk kicks ass
  50. ScottR.
    Aug 18, 2001
    9
    its good
  51. GlennR.
    Sep 17, 2001
    9
    Although most of the content may be very, very 80's it still manages to pull through with some catchy tunes and general fun. Nothing like Homework, but worth it none the less.
  52. IdemilsonJúnior
    Nov 26, 2003
    10
    Fantastic !
  53. DavidD
    Dec 7, 2005
    10
    What do critics know anyways????? They are just one persons opinion. Take a look at the people buying the cds opinion. Everyone thinks its a 9 or a ten, the public just cant be denied, and neither can Daft Punk. A brilliant Journey of an album, and one of my favourites of all time!
  54. omni
    Apr 23, 2006
    9
    well it appears the critics know more than some fans on here who believe this to be a techno album. but in this case i would say they were wrong in their ratings. this was easily a top 5 album of 2001.
  55. JBone
    Sep 15, 2006
    9
    A great album, almost a masterpiece. I've listened to this album many times and the production qualities, the songs, are revolutionary. The album slows down a bit on the second side which is why I've docked them a point but all in all a very important and enjoyable album.
  56. Biggles
    May 17, 2007
    10
    Absolutely no idea how a score as low as 73 can be justified. Anyway, just thought I'd bring the reviews to an even 100. And as you can tell by the user scores, the general consensus is that the critics really did mess up on this one. The only weak tracks here IMO are Nightvision and Short Circuit. All other tracks have their merits, from the futuristic hyperbole of Superheroes to Absolutely no idea how a score as low as 73 can be justified. Anyway, just thought I'd bring the reviews to an even 100. And as you can tell by the user scores, the general consensus is that the critics really did mess up on this one. The only weak tracks here IMO are Nightvision and Short Circuit. All other tracks have their merits, from the futuristic hyperbole of Superheroes to the laid-back groove of Voyager right to the unadulterated Prince-esque funk of Too Long. Absolutely stellar, and a 10 if ever I heard one.… Expand
  57. GabrielN.
    Dec 21, 2008
    9
    I'm a song lover, i hate albums, but it happens that every song on this album is great, and some of them really brilliant! It's music that you can feel related to in a personal, intimate way. Very very underrated, best of Daft Punk, and probably one of the best albums ever.
  58. AlexS
    Dec 4, 2009
    10
    This is an incredible, the best of Daft Punk if you will...have listened to this from a young age and it still astounds me, "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" is still my favourite song of all time - the reviewer from the Onion must have been listening to Hannah Montana.
  59. KellyB.
    Nov 21, 2001
    9
    Although Daft Punk has pulled off a really great album, a few clinkers were inevitable. I find myself listening to the songs over and over, and I never tire of its electronic sound. Great Job!
  60. AmandaE.
    Dec 21, 2001
    10
    I was hooked the first time I saw "One More Time" on MTV2. I wasn't the least-bit disappointed when I purchased and listened to the entire CD. I loved it! It surprised me when I saw the video and realized the character designs were done by Leiji Matsumoto. I'm a huge fan of Anime, and immediately recognized Matsumoto's work when I saw "One More Time". I kinda wish more I was hooked the first time I saw "One More Time" on MTV2. I wasn't the least-bit disappointed when I purchased and listened to the entire CD. I loved it! It surprised me when I saw the video and realized the character designs were done by Leiji Matsumoto. I'm a huge fan of Anime, and immediately recognized Matsumoto's work when I saw "One More Time". I kinda wish more artist's would have Anime music videos! It would be awesome if there was a music video using the character designs from Sailor Moon! *blushes*… Expand
  61. HaoS
    Nov 23, 2006
    10
    This album has to be watched, not listened, I mean, the music video of this album(Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem) can become a damn classic musical movie as Pink floyd's THE WALL
  62. muzziklover
    Dec 15, 2010
    10
    I'm not a fan of the house or electronica genre but Daft Punk is an exception as they completely take their unique style to a new level with this album. Probably one of the most involving and captivating albums I have heard since Dark Side of the Moon. Yes, DARK SIDE. I actually compared this with Dark Side. Why? Because they are both concepts that I completely got immersed into. DiscoveryI'm not a fan of the house or electronica genre but Daft Punk is an exception as they completely take their unique style to a new level with this album. Probably one of the most involving and captivating albums I have heard since Dark Side of the Moon. Yes, DARK SIDE. I actually compared this with Dark Side. Why? Because they are both concepts that I completely got immersed into. Discovery has an endless variety of surprises, undeniable charm and neverending emotions. A must buy.… Expand
  63. AndrewUltimate
    Aug 22, 2011
    10
    The many intricate and complex songs of Daft Punk's masterpiece "Discovery" are extraordinary. Full of catchy, melodic hooks such as that in "One More Time" and "Verdis Quo". Even "Too Long" is actually too short. Futuristic, ahead-of-its-time, innovative classic.
  64. jfleisher
    Nov 19, 2010
    10
    To me this is one of the great albums of all time, on par with the Beatles' albums. The movie is also stunningly creative, a real gem for the entertainment industry.
  65. Vampire25
    Dec 12, 2010
    9
    "Discovery" is such a refreshing and innovative album. Their is so much creativity in it. It sounds completely different from their first album "Homework". "Aerodynamic" has one of the greatest guitar solos I've ever heard, "One More Time" makes you wanna get up and just dance, and "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" is just a magnificent song. But then other songs such as "Nightvisions" is"Discovery" is such a refreshing and innovative album. Their is so much creativity in it. It sounds completely different from their first album "Homework". "Aerodynamic" has one of the greatest guitar solos I've ever heard, "One More Time" makes you wanna get up and just dance, and "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" is just a magnificent song. But then other songs such as "Nightvisions" is basically looking at Daft Punk at another angle, so to speak. It shows another side of them that were not used to from their first album. And that's definitely a good thing. All In All, "Discovery" by Daft Punk is an innovative and original album that I can proudly say is one of my favorites. A-… Expand
  66. HeReDiA97
    Jun 2, 2011
    10
    Es un buen disco, con canciones muy buenas y la musica esta muy bien. La letra de las canciones aunque en español suenen ridiculas en ingles suenan muy bien.
    Solo tengo un palabra para este disco: Perfecto.
  67. wordy_actions
    Jul 11, 2011
    10
    This is the album that made me realize I like dance music. Nearly every track is fun, inventive, and unique in the way it sounds. My personal favorites are the first and last tracks, "One More Time" and "Too Long". When I first listened to this album I didn't care for it that much, but it only took me one more listen to fall in love with the music. This is Daft Punk's best album, andThis is the album that made me realize I like dance music. Nearly every track is fun, inventive, and unique in the way it sounds. My personal favorites are the first and last tracks, "One More Time" and "Too Long". When I first listened to this album I didn't care for it that much, but it only took me one more listen to fall in love with the music. This is Daft Punk's best album, and should be in the library of everyone who enjoys music.… Expand
  68. Quentin112
    Feb 23, 2012
    10
    I LOVE this album!! It is realy realy amazing!!
  69. lordjrs
    May 8, 2012
    10
    Sincerely, this is a great, great album. I don't listen this type of music, I like rock and metal, but this album it's so... powerful. This album introduced me into the house music, and deserves a 10.
  70. Pep_D
    Nov 6, 2011
    10
    An amazing album. Really great dance music, but you can still listen to it casually. The album may feel just a little repetitive, but honestly, I don't think you'll mind.
  71. RippedCurtain
    May 16, 2012
    10
    One of the greatest electronic album's of all time and will be remembered as such. Perfectly captures the emotion and tone of childhood and youth, my first experience with Electronic music and I feel unbelievably lucky to have lived through such an amazing piece of Art.
  72. zeukin
    May 26, 2013
    10
    I've listened to this album so many times in my car. I can never get sick of it. Amazing amazing amazing. I even got my friends hooked to them. Particularly face to face is their jam.
  73. TjerkR
    Feb 3, 2012
    10
    This, my friends, is musical perfection. Everything about this album is perfect. The individual tracks are amazing, and what makes Discovery even greater is that every track has its place. This makes it especially great to listen to the album as a whole. You need to have heard this album. Trust me when I say it doesn't get much better than this.
  74. filomancio
    Jun 21, 2012
    10
    Fantastic Album and magnificent movie (Interstella 5555), I recommend them to everyone, even if you don't like electronic music!
    In the album there are many catchy songs and even touching ones, a really good album overall!
  75. yrcrazy
    Mar 5, 2012
    10
    An absolutely outstanding album , the best electronic artists of all time.Cosmic , happy and beautiful , you cant not like this album.Possibly the best album of the 21st century
  76. jkk454
    Dec 8, 2012
    10
    Amazing, Best dance album ever! Completly fresh and pioneers of the french house genre of music, and does not sound cheesy or bloated at any point.

    Highly recommended for any fan of electronic music, or anybody who loves good music in general
  77. Bryan5555
    Apr 9, 2012
    10
    Very underrated by conventional critics, this album is one of Daft Punk's finest and my personal favorite album of all time. Every single track is excellent and enthralling to listen to. If you loved it be sure to complement your experience by watching Interstella 5555.
  78. MrHipsterZebra
    Apr 21, 2012
    10
    This album is amazing! It is the best of Daft Punk. All tracks are awesome, especially Aerodynamic, Harder Better Faster Stronger, and Digital Love. Absolutely buy it!
  79. djlollyb
    Aug 25, 2012
    9
    Discovery is one of the previous decade's best albums and it definitely doesn't disappoint.

    An action packed and exciting experience for anyone to enjoy.
  80. ConnKon
    May 18, 2012
    10
    My favourite album of all time. It's magical. I highly recommend watching the interstella 5555 movie. This album made them known as the French robotic electronica gods that they are. Most tracks are so dynamic: it starts with a fresh intro, then comes the main beat followed by an epic twist halfway through the song and ending with more beauty. Listen to Aerodynamic, Harder Better FasterMy favourite album of all time. It's magical. I highly recommend watching the interstella 5555 movie. This album made them known as the French robotic electronica gods that they are. Most tracks are so dynamic: it starts with a fresh intro, then comes the main beat followed by an epic twist halfway through the song and ending with more beauty. Listen to Aerodynamic, Harder Better Faster Stronger, Digital Love, Face to Face, Veridis Quo or Voyager and you'll know what I mean… Expand
  81. SilverMan
    May 23, 2013
    8
    As Discovery, is a fine album. But as being the soundtrack of Interstella 5555, is an awesome album, one of the best albums of the decade
  82. 3Dimensions
    Jun 29, 2012
    10
    Probably one of the best dance albums of all time, the album starts and ends with the same vocalists and really shows his vocal ability (the first song features an extensive use of autotune whilst the final track has a beautiful acoustic voice with backing vocals by the two band members). Every song is beautifully crafted and produced which shows how much emotion was put into the album.Probably one of the best dance albums of all time, the album starts and ends with the same vocalists and really shows his vocal ability (the first song features an extensive use of autotune whilst the final track has a beautiful acoustic voice with backing vocals by the two band members). Every song is beautifully crafted and produced which shows how much emotion was put into the album. Daft Punk's first album Homework was meant to be one of the most influential dance albums ever, but I think Discovery tops that.… Expand
  83. axelkoch
    Aug 4, 2013
    10
    Especially in the genre of electronic music, there’s a lot of individual taste that affects your approach to different DJs and therefore it’s completely okay with me, if you disagree on what I’m saying here. But I still think that this is the best electronic music album ever made. Every single song has good stuff about it, but in general these are the most important things to be said aboutEspecially in the genre of electronic music, there’s a lot of individual taste that affects your approach to different DJs and therefore it’s completely okay with me, if you disagree on what I’m saying here. But I still think that this is the best electronic music album ever made. Every single song has good stuff about it, but in general these are the most important things to be said about Discovery: Bangalter and De Homem-Christo’s talent in creating music is undeniable and they are able to let instrumental music speak on its own. Their music, mostly without or with very simple lyrics, brings emotions with them that some musicians of other genres aren’t able to deliver with five verses. And when the duo includes the lyrics, they are outstandingly good, and not only in regards to the other lyrics in this genre. The words aren’t hazy at all, in fact, you as the listener are addressed very directly and clearly. And by that, Daft Punk shows us that you don’t need complicated or incomprehensible lyrics to be considered good by critics or audiences; you just have to include good and touching phrasing. In some parts, i.e. the album’s final song, the ironically titled 10-minute-dance-track Too Long, the two French hommes simply bank on sing-along mantras like “Can you feel it?” and it works! Each and every one of the 14 tracks included has something unique about it that should make every die-hard fan of other music genres quickly convert to house. If you think that this type of music is monotonous and boring, Daft Punk proves you wrong. They manage to create so many different layers of electronic music in one album while still staying relatively cohesive (they even made an utterly impressive movie to this album, entitled Interstellar 5555). The first six songs are purely amazing, the other eight are still awesome and your interest won’t get lost at any point in this one-hour-long CD, I promise. Daft Punk had sparked my interest with their 1997 debut Homework, but after this release, I became an absolute fan of their purely revolutionizing work. Discovery isn’t only fantastic to dance to, it is also one of the most important albums in the history of electronic music.… Expand
  84. Ahthurungnone
    Aug 7, 2012
    10
    Even better with Interstella 5555.
  85. dante_finn
    Aug 13, 2014
    9
    Thos album is so cool. The sounds are steady and neat with some off-beats. The backgrounds are really sick(in a good way). This album though is sometimes included with a lot of auto-tunes that are compressed which may makes the beats repetitive but it does keep up with the rythm. And the styles are ranged with different genres.
  86. ramontururu
    Dec 4, 2012
    10
    Beautiful music, and that's the only thing that really matters. Every song of this album is a unique piece of art, the joyful and dance-able "One More Time", "Voyager" with a driving in the sunset feeling or "Aerodynamic" with a face melting guitar solo, this album is art.
  87. forestville
    Mar 15, 2013
    10
    Beautiful album, definitely one of the best in the history of music.
    There is so much that can be said of this amazing album, but instead of talking about it, you better hear what you really are going to marvel at this beautiful and unique album.
  88. SplashMagikarp
    Jun 5, 2013
    10
    I've been to different genres in the music industry and I must say, Discovery was my discovery of House music. The best I've heard in my life and it is capable of making me enjoy most minutes of some boring days.
  89. Geologist
    Apr 28, 2013
    9
    In honor of the upcoming release of the bands highly anticipated 4th Album, "Random Access Memories", I thought I'd go back and review what really made Daft Punk, Daft Punk. "Discovery" was the bands breakthrough release, and is a sparkling, shiny LP that will make you want to immediately stop whatever you're doing and start moving along to the groove. It's tracks like "Digital Love" andIn honor of the upcoming release of the bands highly anticipated 4th Album, "Random Access Memories", I thought I'd go back and review what really made Daft Punk, Daft Punk. "Discovery" was the bands breakthrough release, and is a sparkling, shiny LP that will make you want to immediately stop whatever you're doing and start moving along to the groove. It's tracks like "Digital Love" and "One More Time" that make the album so dance-like, but at the same time, so magical. 9/10… Collapse
  90. crazilon
    May 19, 2013
    9
    This entangled me. Especially with the integration of the anime film "Interstella 5555". A lot of songs were very catchy and I could dance to them, but some got boring after.... overall, pretty cool album.
  91. asjklasjklas
    Sep 19, 2014
    10
    Though many could consider Homework or Random Access Memories their milestones—Homework for contributing to modern electronic music (and simply because it's their debut album) and RAM for its commercial breakthrough and refinement to an era of EDM where everyone wants to be David Guetta—Discovery is truly where it all began, in my opinion. Not just the beginning of Thomas Bangalter andThough many could consider Homework or Random Access Memories their milestones—Homework for contributing to modern electronic music (and simply because it's their debut album) and RAM for its commercial breakthrough and refinement to an era of EDM where everyone wants to be David Guetta—Discovery is truly where it all began, in my opinion. Not just the beginning of Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem Christo's robotic alter egos—caused by a September 9th, 1999 accident in their studio, ahem. But the beginning of an era where electronic music began again. Discovery could be considered a main highlight in the early noughties, with "One More Time" being noteworthy as one of the greatest singles of the decade and "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" being sampled by Kanye West then remixed into their Alive tour, however, it's just a work of art in its own right, disregarding Pitchfork and all that praised it in their year-end lists.

    Technically speaking—if I spoke from my own fangirl alter ego, I'd simply say "This album is **** amazing" and nothing else—Discovery has a polished production that's almost insulting for the simple fact that it's samples layered upon samples, which would later end up being sampled by other artists. And yet it's all original in its own right, especially considering the obscurity of the samples chosen. It's obviously not a concept album, but to recommend single songs off of the album seems impossible, considering it'd strip the mood from when you listen to it on continuous play. From the sappy, feel-good vibes in its lead single and "Digital Love" to the funky, chill vibes in "Something About Us", it's astonishing how cohesive a dance album can actually be. To sum it all up, it's amazing, there.    … Expand
  92. ragekoi
    Jul 21, 2013
    9
    Pure, electronic glory. The majority of the tracks are extremely iconic and practically timeless. This album basically set the industry standard for how good dance music is created.
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    Aug 3, 2013
    10
    One of my fave dance albums I've heard in a long day.

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  94. JotaBrito
    Aug 14, 2013
    10
    one of my favorites albums.............................................................................................................................................................
  95. Philipjfry338
    Sep 4, 2013
    10
    A masterpiece that lives on largely unappreciated these days I think. Recorded just before the explosion of social media and the age of internet-hype and subsequent let-downs (cough cough, random access, cough), This album seems to me to be aging very well. It was overshadowed by "One more time", which is genuinely a great song, but not as good as the head-y, ahead-of-it's-time, glitch-yA masterpiece that lives on largely unappreciated these days I think. Recorded just before the explosion of social media and the age of internet-hype and subsequent let-downs (cough cough, random access, cough), This album seems to me to be aging very well. It was overshadowed by "One more time", which is genuinely a great song, but not as good as the head-y, ahead-of-it's-time, glitch-y "Face to Face", or the ten-minute, four to the flour, soul-lifting finale, "Too Long". I see this album as a true testament to the way music used to be recorded, as a journey, an emotional roller coaster from it's bigger than life start to it's finish, which brings a true, fulfilling sense of closure, helped in no small part by the anime it was made in conjunction with, Intersteller 5555 (if you haven't seen it all the way through, you don't have a complete perspective, watch it, I implore you). On a side note, I hadn't even heard "Harder, Better..." until after Kanye's (the hip hop clown) garbage had already tainted it for me, which is truly too bad because it's a fantastic little piece of space-funk. Discovery as a whole is daring, exciting, dynamic, beautiful, and above all, fun.… Expand
  96. Aijixe
    Sep 24, 2015
    8
    A grand, spectacular treat to the ears but seems to rely heavily on hooks. To their credit though, Daft Punk are really, really good at creating hooks.
  97. georgethepro
    Jan 4, 2014
    10
    One of the greatest dance albums of all time, an absolute classic. Fans of house and dance music will enjoy it, as will fans of pop. It's also one of the greatest feel good albums, alongside "since I left you" by The Avalanches. As perfect an album as possible. It's that good.
  98. sonic125
    Aug 10, 2014
    9
    As Discovery, is a fine album,But some songs are great like one more time ,hard better faster stronger and face to face. The songs that should not in this album are high life and crescendolls
  99. Jrc523
    Jun 23, 2014
    10
    Still my favoriteStill my favorite album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  100. j000000000000
    Nov 18, 2014
    8
    Very stellar album. Personal favourites are Something About Us, Crescendolls, Nightvision, and Digital Love. There are some weak points ( Idk why everyone says Too Long is amazing, I thought it wasn't that good.) but it's overall really good.
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#4 Most Discussed Album of 2001
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#17 Most Shared Album of 2001

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Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. AllMusic
    Apr 3, 2013
    100
    Daft Punk are such stellar, meticulous producers that they make any sound work, even superficially dated ones like spastic early-'80s electro/R&B ("Short Circuit") or faux-orchestral synthesizer baroque ("Veridis Quo").
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  2. CDNow
    70
    Matching Homework in quirkiness, buoyancy, and club-ready freak-beats, Discovery combines the best of what Daft Punk has to offer: mid-'80s synth-pop ("Digital Love"), sleazy euro-funk ("Harder Better Faster Stronger"), shake-your-booty electro-metal with spacey guitar effects ("Aerodynamic" -- Basement Jaxx meets Eddie Van Halen), and minimal, big-beat tunes that Underworld wishes it would have thought of first ("Superheroes").
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  3. Rolling Stone
    60
    Not enough of this album delivers on the promise of [lead single] "One More Time."
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