LCD Soundsystem – American Dream
Released September 1st, 2017
LCD Soundsystem, return with their fourth album, American Dream, their first in seven years. LCD Soundsystem’s hiatus, which they claimed would be permanent could appear to be yet another cash-grab by “retired” artist. Luckily, Murphy has the perfect justification for their comeback; It was David Bowie who encouraged them to re-form. There will be those who remain dismayed by the band’s return a mere five years after such a deliberate full stop, but American Dream isn’t weighed down by expectations, nor is it an attempt to assuage anyone who feels betrayed. Murphy recently revealed that the spectre of fame and overbearing success lay behind his decision to close the door on LCD. “I suspected that our next record would be the big one…I didn’t want it,” he said.
4 of 5 stars
