We set controls for the heart of the sun

I have mentioned LCD Soundsystem in passing, and I posted a video, but I have not given Sound of Silver its proper due here on the blog. I have listened to it almost every day since I got it, and I believe that it is extraordinarily brilliant. I love not only the sound sensations, but also the tongue-in-cheekness and the weirdness.

I really like every song on the album, but here are some highlights:

• The bass line of "Time to Get Away" - Though nothing else in the song sounds like Gang of Four, the bass line does, and the combination of humorous vocals and Gang of Four sounds creates a rich and layered dichotomy. (How pretentiously rock-critic of me!)
• "North American Scum" -- Everything about this song is great, but the lyrics make it awesome. But why does James Murphy sound like he has a cold? I want to send him some decongestant.
• "Someone Great" -- I think that this song is gorgeous and moving. The song seems like it is an emotional story of a break-up, but the last verse problematizes everything for me. I love it.
• The cowbell-like sounds in "Us v Them" are cause for smiles. I also like how this song changes sound a few times throughout.
• "Watch the Tapes" -- Are you kidding me with this awesomeness? What a bizarre and awesome song. It makes me want to say things like "Awesome!" and "Rockin'!" and then do a karate kick, but only if it is pronounced "kah-rah-tay." Awesome!
• But the best song on the album--and the best song of the year by anyone so far--is "All My Friends." From the discordant piano start to the brilliant lyrics, this reflection on lost time and misplaced drive makes me so very happy.

I know it is only the beginning of April, but I already know that this album will have a very high place on my Albums of the Year list.