LCD Soundsystem - Electric Lady Sessions

Shocked to see there has been no chatter around these parts about this new album. James Murphy & Co booked a session at Electric Lady in the midst of their "American Dream" tour and now those recordings have been released as LCD Soundsystem's latest album Electric Lady Sessions.

I am happy to confirm that this album KICKS ASS! Picked up the double-vinyl edition today and have been blasting it all night. The records are pristine, thick-ass slabs of vinyl and infinitely crankable. The sound is perfect, and the performances are flawless. It's all the best stuff from American Dream mixed with definitive versions of a few back catalog gems and a few choice covers.

Cannot recommend this set highly enough. If you're an LCD fan, or simply searching for an audiophile quality dance party, PICK THIS UP!!

 

I haven't heard the whole thing yet, but I really like that version of The Human League's Seconds that open the album with. It's true to the aesthetic of the original, but also got a hard rhythmic drive.

 

Tried to resurrect an old thread talking about how good it is. As good as the London sessions and it’s sounds incredible loud. The American dream material is fantastic and I love the little homage to the smiths Andy rourke with the bassline impersonation. Highly recommended.

 

I have seen it, but was curious as to the sq of the lp before leaping.

 

Bummed that I haven't seen a CD release for this...

 

Yeah, yet another LCD Soundsystem release with no CD edition (the Long Goodbye live album was another.) It’s a shame, they’re one of my favorite artists but no CD, no sale for me. I really don’t get it, it wouldn’t be too much more trouble to set up a limited CD run. Seems like they’re leaving money on the table...

 

Same here. No cd, I'm not interested.

 

Yep, for me too. No CD then no sale. Too bad, as it does sound like a nice release.

 

Excellent! That's the review I was hoping/waiting for to convince me to pick it up

 

Awesome, this is the first I've heard of it, but I've liked every release by this band so far.

And my enthusiasm was just killed - vinyl, streaming or mp3 only? Eff that, pass.

 

It is weird, I can only find one UK outlet selling FLAC version (Qobuz) at £14.99 - why do they make this stuff so hard for us?

 

Some versions on "London Sessions" are my favourite LCD Soundsystem tracks (especially "Us v Them" and "All My Friends") so I was excited when I read about this release here (thanks). I listened to it on Tidal and I like it a lot, though I can't say yet how it compares to "London Sessions".

 

Pulled the trigger and ordered 2LP. I like AD very much, so this one will be nice extension for AD I hope.

 

Is this a digital recording?

 

It's amazing. This version of "You Wanted A Hit" and the "Seconds" cover just transcends.

 

For sure it is ;-)

 

That rendition of Get Innocuous! — dios mío, man

 

I wasn't going to buy this as I rarely buy new vinyl any more, but I had a £20 amazon voucher going spare so caved and bought it. Glad I did - it's really terrific. Great sound and lovely quiet, flat vinyl.

 

Love that little bass steal from The Smiths at the end of "I Want Your Love".

 

This sounds like a stupid question, but has anyone else's copy of this album... well... inflated? Seems to be something about the inner sleeves, they don't stay flat in the gatefold cover and kind of cause the whole thing to puff up! Is it just mine?

 

Downloaded this from Qobuz today. All I can say is IT ROCKS. Sounds brilliant. Great performances, great song selection.