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84

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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 14 Ratings

  • Summary: The 12-track release from the reunited electronic rock band was recorded live at New York's Electric Lady studio features three covers.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Feb 21, 2019
    84
    It highlights the long-standing chemistry between a group of talented musicians, and, unsurprisingly given the setting and Murphy's skill in the studio, the recording and production sound exceptional.
  2. Feb 12, 2019
    83
    Over the course of its 12 tracks, the record manages to redeem the spotty moments of the band’s comeback record, remind listeners of the endurance of the hits that came before, and, in Whang’s increased vocal role, even hint at some potential evolutions to come. Most importantly, it gives us the best picture yet of a live act that’s always been surprisingly difficult to commit to tape.
  3. Feb 12, 2019
    80
    Electric Lady Sessions perhaps best functions as the defining calling card of a post-reunion LCD Soundsystem.
  4. Mar 6, 2019
    80
    As a whole, perhaps unsurprising to those well-versed in the band’s skyscraping sonic feats, Electric Lady Sessions is an affecting appetiser with riveting moments strewn throughout the 12-song compilation.
  5. Feb 12, 2019
    80
    It's an act they've being pulling off for a long time and it still doesn't sound at all tired. It helps that Murphy wrote a fine bunch of songs, from the rambunctious ("tonite") to the poignant ("oh baby") to tracks that rage like Gang of Four at their best ("emotional haircut").
  6. Feb 12, 2019
    79
    The groove takes precedence over the words, and Murphy gives his studio meticulousness over to the energy of the group. The synths run bright and juicy. The bass sounds like it could knock you out if you stood too close. The drums hit fast and sharp. Murphy slips from his throne as record-geek auteur and dissolves into the group--one musician among many, and better for it.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. Mar 26, 2019
    10
    Best of LCD Soundsystem. This album is complete. Masterpiece. Only on live on stage they sound better.
  2. Apr 2, 2019
    10
    Best of LCD Soundsystem. This album is complete. Masterpiece. Only on live on stage they sound better!!!!