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LCD Soundsystem debuted with Losing My Edge, a single that became one of the most talked-about indie releases of 2002. A self-effacing spoof of the outrageous pissing contests that often occur whenever music geeks cross paths ("I was there at the first Can show in Cologne," etc.) laid over a puttering electronic beat with the occasional bursts of discoid clatter, the track was also one of the first released on the DFA label. Several magazines and newspapers would eventually declare James Murphy, the man behind both LCD Soundsystem and DFA, to be one of the coolest people on the planet. Years of obscurity and the occasional poor decision preceded this. Just before Murphy began to cut his teeth throughout the '90s, first as a member of Pony (an average post-hardcore band with heavy debts to their inspirations) and then with Speedking (a much stronger, more unique band), he passed up the opportunity to write for the popular sitcom Seinfeld. All the time spent toiling in indie rock took a toll on Murphy, but he built his own studio and became increasingly adept at engineering and producing other bands.While working on David Holmes' Bow Down to the Exit Sign, he struck up a relationship with programmer/producer Tim Goldsworthy that developed into a partnership. By the end of 2002, there were several releases on Murphy and Goldsworthy's DFA label, most of which involved the duo in some capacity. LCD's "Losing My Edge," backed with an excellent neo-post-punk dance track called "Beat Connection," was one of them. Murphy scattered three other LCD singles through the end of 2004 and released a self-titled full-length in January 2005. At the time of its release, the DFA label was more popular than ever; Murphy and Goldsworthy had remixes for Metro Area, N.E.R.D., Le Tigre, and Junior Senior behind them, as well as failed sessions with Britney Spears that might've benefited from an interpreter. Janet Jackson was another unlikely admirer seeking the duo's assistance, but Murphy didn't bother to follow up on her request. Sound of Silver, the second LCD album, came out in March 2007.

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Nov 13, 08:24 AM

love lcd soundsystem
Sep 20, 09:16 PM

The kids in Baltimore pine for some DFA sounds. A Special Disco Version set would be just fantastic.
Sep 05, 03:45 PM

James Murphy, you are a musical genius. Now, please tour again soon; particularly in Chicago, IL and/or Boston, MA and/or Manchester, NH!
Aug 10, 03:10 PM

Please COME!
May 21, 04:34 PM

alo!!
May 08, 05:21 AM

OMG..have you split? If so pls reform imediately and come to Sydney, Asutralia..You are the best ! x
Apr 24, 09:59 AM

Please, come Get Innocuous in Chicago, IL! It's been two years since I last saw you guys live. I am losing my edge. Really.
Apr 01, 04:10 PM

hi I´am Cory

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