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Discovery by Daft Punk, is an album that has continued to grow year after year for me. This iconic album was released in 2001 and for me, it changed the face of futuristic dance music. Obviously, the first song that gripped me was One More Time. A classic, but it’s the way in which Daft Punk sampled the ‘More Spell on You’ by Eddie Johns that makes this track even better. However, working through the tracklist and songs such as Crescendolls, Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger and Voyager, I soon realised what a top album this truly is. I still have the CD to this very day, 23 years on and it is an album that I am proud to physically own, especially in the digital world that we live in.
I have been a fan of Daft Punk since their debut album Homework, which introduced me to their unique blend of house, techno, and funk. But Discovery is where they really blew my mind with their creativity, diversity, and nostalgia.
This is more than just an album. It explores different genres and influences, from disco to R&B, from rock to electro, from anime to sci-fi. Each track has its own identity and mood, but they all fit together as a cohesive whole. The album is also a tribute to the music and culture of the 70s and 80s, which I grew up with and love. Daft Punk sampled and reworked many classic songs and sounds, giving them a new life and a new meaning.
The other element of this album that makes it stand out is the visual masterpiece it became. Daft Punk collaborated with legendary anime artist Leiji Matsumoto to create Interstella 5555, a full-length animated film that tells the story of the album through music and images. The film is a stunning and emotional journey that shows the power of music and the human spirit. It is also a commentary on the entertainment industry and the exploitation of artists.
Discovery is an album that has influenced and inspired many other artists and genres, from pop to hip-hop, from indie to EDM. It is an album that has moved through time and space, becoming a timeless and universal classic. It is an album that I can listen to over and over again, and always discover something new and amazing. It is an album that makes me happy, makes me dance, and makes me dream.
