During the band's final years, Murphy was accompanied by Al Doyle (guitar, percussion -- also of Hot Chip), Tyler Pope (!!! / Out Hud) (bass), Nancy Whang (keyboards) and Pat Mahoney (drums). Members that played live with Murphy under the LCD Soundsystem name before this time include Phil Mossman (guitar, percussion) and Phil Skarich (bass).
LCD Soundsystem gained attention with its first single, "Losing My Edge". The song, which sounds like the boastings of a music geek put to an electronic beat, received acclaim in 2002. Murphy released a double album simply titled LCD Soundsystem in February of 2005 to critical acclaim. The first disk of the album contains new music and the second contains re-releases of songs previously released as singles. The opening track "Daft Punk Is Playing At My House" entered the UK Top 40 in March 2005.
On December 8, 2005 the group received nominations for two Grammys in the Electronica category for their self-titled album and in the Dance category for "Daft Punk Is Playing At My House". This album was also chosen as one of Amazon.com's Top 100 Editor's Picks of 2005.
In March 2007, the band released their second album entitled Sound Of Silver. The album has spawned four singles including "North American Scum", "All My Friends", "Someone Great" and "Time To Get Away". Sound Of Silver saw a move towards a more traditional song writing approach whilst still maintaining the production values of their eponymous debut effort. This has resulted in the album appearing in numerous critic's end of year lists and another Grammy nomination for best electronic/dance album of 2007.
On November 18, 2008 Al Doyle seemed to suggest in an interview with 6 Music that the band would soon be discontinued. However, the following day both Doyle and James Murphy quashed this rumor, with Murphy indicating a new LCD Soundsystem album was on the way. Murphy began recording in the summer of 2009 in Los Angeles. Possible song titles mentioned at that time included "Why Do You Hate Music?" and "Love in LA." For the 2009 Record Store Day the band released a cover of Suicide member Alan Vega's song "Bye Bye Bayou".
On February 23, 2010, the official LCD Soundsystem website announced that the album had been completed. The first single was set to be "Drunk Girls" and on March 25, a stream of the song was put on music site One Thirty BPM. The title of the album and the cover were revealed on the DFA site on March 30. The album, titled This Is Happening, was released in the UK on May 17, 2010 and in the US on May 18, 2010. Prior to the release Murphy promised that it will be "definitely better than the other two." Murphy also stated that it was likely to be the last LCD Soundsystem album.
On February 5th, 2011, Murphy announced the band's breakup, citing an interest in pursuing other projects as a record producer. The same day, the band's final performance was announced -- their biggest headlining show ever at New York's Madison Square Garden on April 2nd of 2011. In the show's controversial onsale, the arena sold out in seconds due to scalpers allegedly buying tickets in mass amounts, and denying the opportunity for most fans to buy tickets. After public outrage, the band announced four more shows at New York's Terminal 5, to take place the week before the final show at MSG.
On January 5th, 2016, James announced the band's reunion, a new album to be released 2016, and a tour, "not just playing coachella. we’re playing all over".
Official site: http://lcdsoundsystem.com
No Love Lost
LCD Soundsystem Lyrics
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Didn't hear the warning.
Waiting for the tape to run.
We've been moving around in different situations,
Knowing that the time would come.
Just to see you torn apart,
Witness to your empty heart.
I need it
I need it
Through the wire screen, the eyes of those standing outside looked in
at her as into the cage of some rare creature in a zoo.
In the hand of one of the assistants she saw the same instrument
which they had that morning inserted deep into her body. She shuddered
instinctively. No life at all in the house of dolls.
No love lost
No love lost
You've been seeing things,
In darkness, not in learning,
Hoping that the truth will pass.
No life underground, wasting never changing,
Wishing that this day won't last.
To never see you show your age,
To watch until the beauty fades,
I need it
I need it
I need it
The lyrics to LCD Soundsystem's song No Love Lost is a complex and multi-layered song that explores themes such as loneliness, desperation, and the human condition. The opening lines, "So long sitting here, didn't hear the warning, waiting for the tape to run" set the stage for what's to come. The singer has been sitting and waiting for something to happen, but they weren't prepared for what was coming their way. They've been moving around in different situations, knowing that the time would come, just to see someone they care about torn apart. They are a witness to their empty heart and they need something, but what it is, isn't clear.
The next verse takes a darker turn, with the singer describing a woman who is being observed by people standing outside, looking in, "At her as into the cage of some rare creature in a zoo." The woman is shuddering instinctively, while one of the assistants holds the same instrument that was brutally inserted into her body that morning. The language here suggests an invasion of privacy, a lack of control, and a deep fear of the unknown. These lines serve to intensify the earlier imagery of someone being torn apart, suggesting perhaps that the woman is the one being torn apart.
The final verse of the song returns to the singer's perspective. They've been seeing things in darkness, and not in learning, hoping that the truth will pass. They are wishing that this day won't last, to never see someone they care about show their age, to watch until the beauty fades. These lines suggest a fear of aging, of losing the things and people we love, and a desire to hold onto the moment forever. The repeated "I need it" at the end of each verse serves to amplify the sense of desperation throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
So long sitting here,
I have been sitting here for a long time,
Didn't hear the warning.
I did not hear or see any signs of danger or warning.
Waiting for the tape to run.
I am waiting for a specific event to occur or for something to happen.
We've been moving around in different situations,
I have been in various situations or environments.
Knowing that the time would come.
I have always known that eventually, things would change or come to an end.
Just to see you torn apart,
I am fascinated with watching people suffer, especially those I dislike.
Witness to your empty heart.
I have observed that you lack emotions or any sense of humanity inside of you.
I need it
I crave or desire this thing, whatever it may be.
I need it
I crave or desire this thing, whatever it may be.
I need it
I crave or desire this thing, whatever it may be.
Through the wire screen, the eyes of those standing outside looked in
People looking in from the outside are blocked by a barrier, but can still see what is happening.
at her as into the cage of some rare creature in a zoo.
These people see her as a captive animal being displayed for their amusement.
In the hand of one of the assistants she saw the same instrument
One of the people aiding in her containment is holding a tool that was recently used on her.
which they had that morning inserted deep into her body.
This tool was previously inserted inside of her body earlier in the day.
She shuddered instinctively.
She couldn't help but shiver reflexively.
No life at all in the house of dolls.
There is no joy or vitality in this place or situation, as if it were a lifeless dollhouse.
No love lost
There is no affection or kindness between these people.
No love lost
There is no affection or kindness between these people.
You've been seeing things,
You are perceiving things that may not be real or based in fact.
In darkness, not in learning,
You are currently lacking the necessary knowledge or understanding.
Hoping that the truth will pass.
You are wishing that reality or the actual facts will cease to exist or be forgotten.
No life underground, wasting never changing,
There seems to be no vitality or growth within a certain environment or community.
Wishing that this day won't last.
You want time to pass quickly, perhaps due to discomfort or unpleasantness in the present moment.
To never see you show your age,
I prefer to avoid witnessing people aging or showing signs of getting older.
To watch until the beauty fades,
I enjoy watching people deteriorate or lose their physical attractiveness and allure.
I need it
I crave or desire this thing, whatever it may be.
I need it
I crave or desire this thing, whatever it may be.
I need it
I crave or desire this thing, whatever it may be.
Contributed by Camden N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.