LCD Soundsystem’s Sound Of Silver (33 1/3)

He has also written for Deadspin, GQ,Noisey, and the Village Voice. . Ryan Leas is a Contributing Editor for Stereogum. He lives in Brooklyn, NY

When LCD Soundsystem broke up in 2011, they left behind a small but remarkable catalog of music. Amidst this storm, Murphy crafted Sound Of Silver, the centerpiece of LCD's work.At the time of Sound Of Silver's creation and release, Murphy was a man closing in on 40 while fronting a critically-adored band still on the ascent. During that initial run, LCD Soundsystem-and the project's mastermind, James Murphy-were at the center of several 21st century developments in pop culture: indie music's growing mainstream clout, Brooklyn surpassing Manhattan as an epicenter of creativity in America, the collision and eventual erosion of genre perceptions, and the rapid and profound growth and impact of digital culture. This album was the first place where he earnestly grappled with questions of aging, of being an artist, and the decisions we make with the time we have left. Anchored by a series of colossal, intense dance-rock songs, Sound Of Silver called upon the rhythms of New York City in order to draw out, dissect, and ultimately r

Amazon Customer said but it's sturdily built around a wide array of great ideas not just about LCD's music but also what. The book itself can feel repetitive and a bit unorganized, but it's sturdily built around a wide array of great ideas not just about LCD's music but also what it might mean to the man who made it. Interesting notions about nostalgia, modern culture, city life, maturity or a lack thereof, authenticity, success, and more; all seen alongside and through the most important album in LCD's catalog, somehow in the larger context of their barely half-year-old reunion. Absolutely worth the couple bucks and couple hours. A great way to spend an afternoon, and a worthwhile companion to an amazing album - one which is n. "A deep dive into more than just the album." according to J. Kopeny. A really satisfying read. I won't delve deeply into the generational disassociation I initially felt since Leas begins from the vantage point of a high school LCD fan and I'm closer to Murphy's age, because the book swiftly moved past that and uncovers a deeply thoughtful investigation into the album and its deserves cultural significance.The final chapter is worth the purchase price alone. It's a tour de force—greatly expanded from a 201A deep dive into more than just the album. A really satisfying read. I won't delve deeply into the generational disassociation I initially felt since Leas begins from the vantage point of a high school LCD fan and I'm closer to Murphy's age, because the book swiftly moved past that and uncovers a deeply thoughtful investigation into the album and its deserves cultural significance.The final chapter is worth the purchase price alone. It's a tour de force—greatly expanded from a 2013 essay—that does a terrific job of capturing the seismic changes we've undergone when it comes to experiencing art (or anything, really) and why that's both tro. essay—that does a terrific job of capturing the seismic changes we've undergone when it comes to experiencing art (or anything, really) and why that's both tro. "Excellent Book About Our Times" according to C. W. Smith. I loved this book.It shifted my "favorite" label from LCD's THIS IS HAPPENING to SOUND OF SILVER.And while I understand that this book might push away some audiences, as it does feel very specific in its target audience, it functions beyond that. It discusses that age group and the generation in a deeper level than I ever expected.Leas nails our culture in so many ways, and I found myself highlighting portion after portion to read later and re-digest his words. The cultural observations, to me, are spot on, and this is what elevated this work beyond an straightforward exploration of the album.And in that reg

As the first LCD book per se, it's peerless. Leas is an excitable host, and his love for the music shines. OX Fanzine (Bloomsbury translation) . Record Collector Now in this book Ryan Leas has written down in detail the story of the album, and fans of LCD Soundsystem or anyone looking for more information will have come to exactly the right place