Daft Punk - Discovery

2014 – EU 2 x Vinyl LP Repress

Year Released: 2001

Genre: French House, House, Dance-Pop, Synth-Pop

Description:

Discovery is the second studio album by the French electronic music duo Daft Punk, released on March 13, 2001. The album is a pivotal and hugely influential work that marked a major shift in the band's sound from the raw, minimalist house of their debut, Homework, to a more melodic, lush, and commercial dance-pop style. The album is a nostalgic tribute to the sounds of the late 1970s and early 1980s, particularly disco, funk, and synth-pop.

The album's sound is characterized by its heavy use of samples, filtered synths, vocoders, and a polished, "plastic" production. The duo's use of vocoders to create their distinctive robot voices on tracks like "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" and "One More Time" became a signature element of their new sound. The album's creative process was a deep dive into the crates, with the duo sampling from a wide range of obscure funk, soul, and disco records, re-purposing them into modern dance anthems.

Discovery was a global commercial and critical success, largely due to its hit singles. "One More Time," with its uplifting chorus and danceable beat, became a worldwide club and radio staple. "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" became an iconic track that was famously sampled by Kanye West for his 2007 hit "Stronger." The album's most ambitious element was its connection to Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem, a feature-length animated musical film created by the duo in collaboration with Japanese animation legend Leiji Matsumoto. The film serves as a visual companion to the album, with a continuous storyline and no dialogue, turning the album into a cohesive soundtrack. The album's success cemented Daft Punk's status as global electronic music icons and made them pioneers in blending retro-futuristic aesthetics with modern dance music