1/1/1900 21:33

This was a mix constructed by James Murphy for the Nike Run series. The 45:33 refers to the approximate length more so than the vinyl speeds (all 4 sides at 33-1/3rpm), although the accompanying mp3 downloads total closer to 47 minutes. The tracks are not given names for the digital download either. Just a little too long to fit comfortably on one disc, this ends up being a lot of vinyl flipping for this much music. Even still, this ends up being my 2nd favorite LP from LCD Soundsystem after Sounds of Silver. The mastering is good and it sounds great aside from the noise from the paper particles from the generic/cheap paper sleeves.Not to affect my rating since I rate the item and not the vendor: Amazon shipped this loose in a box, not in their cardboard folder, so there was a little corner damage and it probably slid around more than it would have. :(You can listen to this on YouTube and check my comments there.

I first became aware of LCD Soundsystem through their "Sound of Silver" CD. I liked it so much that I also purchased "This is Happening" when it first came out and followed that up with "London Sessions." What a terrific bunch of CDs! At about that time I became aware that LCD was quitting and would have a grand final concert and that it would be out in the DVD format. Naturally, I had to have it. Well, it's the best concert DVD I own, out of a collection of about 25. Incredible!In any case, I enjoy James Murphy and LCD Soundsystem so much that I went back and purchased several more CDs, including "45: 33." Evidently this comes in several versions so I might indicate that I have the version containing the very long "45:33" track, plus three shorter tracks. All make for very good listening.The first track (actually 6 tracks) seems to play forever. It's long and drawn out with many interesting variations. My interest waxes and wanes as I listen to it. When I first listened to it, I became somewhat anxious wondering what all this was leading to. On later listens, I just relaxed and let it unfold. Very, very enjoyable! It's mostly electronic stuff, but has voices and a lot of acoustical instruments interspersed. Very nice mix. well done!All of the following three tracks are well done and make for good listening. However, I especially like "North American Scum - Onanistic Dub." First of all, what a neat song! I was in love with it from the first listen on the "Sound of Silver" CD. Then I got a quite different version on the concert DVD. It was equally good, I might add, just different. Quite different. Now here it is again on the "45:33' CD and sounding quite different than the other two. Onanistic dub; that's funny! Well, what the hey? If I love the song what's better than three really quality versions of it? The song on this CD is stripped down to a throbbing hypnotic electronic background with a woman vocalist in the background yelling out "North America" (the only vocals) at selected intervals within the electronic background. It's quite different than the other two versions I have and, you know, the Onanistic Dub could actually end up as my favorite version.Well, this is an excellent album. May I extend a plea to James Murphy? Please come back! It doesn't have to be as LCD Soundsystem. You're too great of a talent to lose. I'll buy anything you turn out. Trust me.Gary Peterson

I always knew LCD Soundsystem were considered a good group, but I never checked them out until I listened to Arcade Fire's latest album, Reflektor. Knowing that LCD frontman James Murphy produced a lot of that album, I wanted to check out more of his work. I chose this one because of the price, and I like what I hear. I describe it to friends as organic dance music--it doesn't have the overly produced or super tight soundscape of electronic artists. It's funky, loose-sounding dance music. This was a nice introduction to the band; I plan on checking out more.

If you are an LCD Soundsystem fan, you probably already have this in your collection. If you are like me and wanted to catch up on their back catalog, this is a must. I loved this mix, with it's unique sound.LCD Soundsystem went on strongly for years, then suddenly called it quits in 2011. In 2016, they are back and I was interested in catching up on more than just their hits.Also check out the DVD, Shut Up and Play the Hits. Great one for the LCD Soundsystem fan.

This album really feels like a musical journey across a variety of styles and instrumentation. I can't say that I know the story behind the album or what influenced it, but I can tell you I like it.I kind of just bought it on a whim and a good hunch. the only 2 tracks that i knew before buying this (along with Sound of Silver and their Self titled) were "Losing my edge" and "Yeah (pretentious mix)". With the exception of "hippie priest Bum out" this is one 45+ minute track that blends together 5 to 7 songs you would find on any other average cd. While there are alot of bright spots to be found on this one huge track, I really think they kick it up a notch around minute 17 and from there seamlessly span across different styles of dance music. Some of it very Herbie Hancock influenced, spacey techno, disco heavy Fat bass and then some. the last 10 minutes are like a subtle come down, but not much going on but a transcending synth pad.so really, you're getting a good solid 35 minute musical journey that is upbeat, fun, and down right enjoyable. if you like LCD Soundsystem, Electronica, or dance pop with a nostalgic feel and modern approach, buy this album.

this is a sweet album. I don't know much about LCD Soundsystem, I've only listened to that silver album before (it's really good too) but then I read some reviews and I bought this mostly because it was super cheap and people seemed to like it. Turns out it's super rad, 45:33 is a great song even though it's a little long (over 8 minutes!) and then Freak Out is hilarious and really good too even though it's also pretty long (also over 8 minutes!). Anyway this album is pretty good value and honestly how many good songs do you know that are over 45 minutes and 33 seconds? not many I bet. I rest my case.

i love this music

Too bad they are no more.