LCD Soundsystem

Sound of Silver

First released2007

Sound of Silver, LCD Soundsystem's second studio album, was recorded primarily at DFA Studios in New York City and other locations between 2006 and 2007, with production handled by James Murphy alongside co-producers Stevan Saporta, Juan Maclean, and Tim Golightly. The album marked a shift toward a more refined and polished sound compared to the rawer aesthetic of their debut, incorporating live instrumentation and complex arrangements that required meticulous layering and mixing. Murphy and the team employed both analog and digital recording techniques, utilizing the studio's equipment to craft the album's signature dense, textured sonic landscape. The production reflected the post-punk revival and dance-punk movements of the mid-2000s while demonstrating technical sophistication in how the band integrated electronic elements with live drums, guitars, and keyboards. Released in March 2007, Sound of Silver was widely recognized as a critical and commercial success, establishing LCD Soundsystem as major figures in contemporary music production.