LCD Soundsystem - "Big Ideas" [DFA 2008]

I usually enjoy LCD Soundsytem’s singles more than their full-lengths; well that was the case until the dynamic Sound of Silver (2007). Yet “Big Ideas” (recorded for Robert Luketic’s film 21), tracks James Murphy in his old fashion form with another bang-up EP.

With a definite kraut influence akin to La Düsseldorf and Harmonia, “Big Ideas” tacky lyrics lay atop a victorious bass line reminiscent of Neu’s “Negativeland”. Next to the original, Babytalk’s B-side remix is rubbish, but it isn’t a complete throwaway and will hit hard at all the 80’s hipster clubs “All Night Long”.

For now we’ll just have to sit back and see which version of “Big Ideas” the tight panted ‘fashionistas’ dance harder too. Either way, Babytalk won’t be played in my living room, whereas LCD will be spun again and again.

Bardos Freedoom