Having released one of last year's best singles (Losing My Edge), James Murphy is back with another brilliant extension of his LCD Soundsystem. LCD records seem to speak to those kids sick of the scene, who want their 12" to retain interest longer than the next trend, but without sacrificing up to the minute relevance. An impossible feat, but listening to tracks like "Yeah (Crass Version)(1)" will make you a believer. The song writing and composition are the foundations that the track is built on, with enough rock pretentiousness and sleazy analog to keep you interested. It takes a little more to keep our jaded ears interested these days, and this is it. "Yeah (Pretentious Version)(2)" is a completely alternate version, offering a cleaner instrumental take on the track. One listen, and you'll understand why you'll see these 12"s on the wall at Sound Library one day. Also includes the "Clap-a-Pella." Recommended.

reviewed by the mgmnt