by AidanSeamus Ambitious, glistening, and at times bizarre and boring, RAM is a solid Daft Punk entry that won't disapoint fans of the robot duo. 8.75/10
GLBTM - A rocking opener that excites and is sure to fill the room with excitment when the group eventually goes on tour. Amazing riffs by Nile and great vocoder work. 9/10
Game of Love - A laid back track that after GLBTM seems like a let down. Remember after One More Time how Aerodynamic took you further down an awesome journey? GoL doesn't do that. A whiny/passionate vocoder lyric goes over the throwback instruments. It's a grower. 7/10
Giorgio by Moroder - Strap in, bro. Words don't explain how awesome this track is. 10/10
Within - What was that? No, I didn't need those feelings anyway. Beautiful piano work by Chilly, extremely moving lyrics. Made me cry. 9.5/10
Instant Crush - Arguably the most "radio ready" track on here other than the instant classic Get Lucky, Julian Casablanca's vocals roboticized (is that even a word?) brings you to a danceable beat about moving on. 8.5/10
Lose Yourself to Dance - My God, is this guitar riff catchy. Teased in the Nile Collaborator video, this is the sound of the West coast that Daft Punk tried so hard to capture. Over Pharrell's sexy vocals and the vocoder telling you to "c'mon", you'll probably end up actually losing yourself to dance when this song comes on. 9.5/10
Touch - The most ambitious track on the record. It's mighty weird and hard to get into at first- but then again, I appear to be the only person who has issues with it. If it wasn't Daft Punk, I wouldn't give it a second look. 7/10
Get Lucky - Instant classic, but everyone already knows that. Do I even need to explain how good this song is? 10/10
Beyond - The follow up to a song like Get Lucky is important. It keeps the flow of the album going and keeps us interested. This song does not do that, unfortunately. Fairly boring with some nice lyric work. Meh. 7.5/10
Motherboard - The "meh" extension to a "meh" track. Move along. 7/10
Fragments of Time - All of a sudden, there was a twangy track on a Daft Punk album. Well. I didn't see this one coming, to be honest, since Todd Edwards is so known for what he doesn't do on this song. It's not necessarily a bad song, just different from what people would expect. Lyrics are neat-o, though. 8/10
Doin' It Right - Funky as ever. The beautiful vocoder track narrates the song throughout it all, and the song really picks up when Panda Bear's voice soars in a very Animal Collective-esque fashion. It's begging for a remix, and I'd love to see a Kanye West rap over it, it'd be right up his alley. A personal favorite. 9.5/10
Contact - This is it. The song that will be played at every upcoming (rumored) Daft Punk concert and everyone will lose their marbles to. Theatrical and magnificent, this closer really brings the album up quite a bit. The ending is very Downward Spiral esque, closing on static and random noises until eventually, a silence; a wonderful to end to one heck of a journey.
by KingTurtwig72 For those who haven't heard the album stream yet, I fully recommend it. Now, here's MY OPINION about this album, so please refrain from any destructive criticism.
1. Give Life Back To Music
The buildup for this track is breathtaking, and as soon as the funky riffs of the legendary Nile Rodgers kick in, it's something to truly enjoy. The vocals mesh perfectly with the track. Wonderful way to start the album, and one of the best of the album.
2. The Game of Love
Bordering between a sensual yet sorrowful track, the groove in this album is incredible, and the vocals truly portray Daft Punk's intent for that human touch. And is it just me, or are there some elements (bass) similar to Something About Us?
3. Giorgio by Moroder
I think I managed to hear some extremely subtle differences between the three microphones used in Giorgio's narration, and it truly is magical about how it drives. Also, the click track pause when Moroder says "but everybody calls me Giorgio" truly makes your heart skip a beat before the synths kick in, and the sounds of the future he speaks of are insane. This is no doubt a great song to dance to! One of the best songs of the whole album, without a doubt.
4. Within
This is certainly an interesting track. as the chord shift at the beginning of the piano intro truly sets a more somber mood after the driving Moroder masterpiece. The subject of this song also brings out that human touch in the vocals. Nice ambience as well.
5. Instant Crush (feat. Julian Casablancas)
This is a new twist on Casablancas' voice, but I can't help but like it. The chorus is definitely what makes this track beautiful. You truly feel this track, and it would have been a nice single.
6. Lose Yourself to Dance (feat. Pharrell Williams)
I was somewhat disappointed when I found out that the alleged 15-second ad teasing this track was not for this song (real song is Yellowire - Tonight Is The Night). However, this is no doubt a highlight track. Pharrell's vocals are absolutely perfect for this track, and Nile Rodgers never ceases to work his magic on this record. The vocoders are a wonderful accompaniment for this song. It just makes you want to dance! Truly could be the track of the summer, and this would be the best option for another single.
7. Touch (feat. Paul Williams)
The opening on this track could be seen as a nice one, but I could see how some could get bored of the first few minutes of it. However, Williams' voice truly is serene in this track, and as it progresses, it makes you want to get up and dance. The vocoder and choir verse is truly magical, harmonic with the sweet notes of the piano. This song is definitely one of the most experimental ones, and definitely one of the most interesting, as the many different smaller tracks make this a standout song.
8. Get Lucky (feat. Pharrell Williams)
I love this song. The bass and Nile's riffs make this such a smooth groove, and the album version is so much more incredible than the radio edit, in my opinion. Hard to get tired of this song.
9. Beyond
Paul Williams' lyrical genius blossoms once again in this track, and the repetitive guitar riff drives this track forward. Really calm, chilled-out groove.
10. Motherboard
You can hear so many rhythms similar to the TRON soundtrack, but so much differently. The ambience in this track has a nice feel to it, and it does bring forth a breathtaking, future-type melody.
11. Fragments of Time (feat. Todd Edwards)
Welcome back, Todd Edwards. This truly does make me think of cruising by the sunset and seeing the California palm trees. It might not be a Face to Face, but it's a nice, catchy song, nevertheless.
12. Doin' It Right (feat. Panda Bear)
This track is great from the start, as the vocals really do pull you in, and as the percussion kicks in, you can't help but move with the beat. Panda Bear's vocals are great in this song, and the second half of the track has a nice rhythm. Ending is slightly sudden.
13. Contact
What a phenomenal closer. Daft Punk and DJ Falcon chose great samples for this track, and if you don't get chills during this song ... try again. I feel like some of the elements from Rollin' & Scratchin' are in this song, and the last few minutes of this track are intense. Once again, great closer!
One complaint is that I would have liked to have the bonus track (Horizon) available in the U.S.
This album may not be for everyone, as there are few elements that remind us of the Discovery- or Homework-era Daft Punk, but we were warned that it was a departure from that scene. I feel that Daft Punk does a great job of going back to the roots and getting that human touch to dance back. Without the drops. Without the headbangers. Just nice, groovy jams. Album of the year right here. Deserves all five of these stars.
by Jesse Galvan Can't wait for the new album, it's been too long!! But I know this album is going to be amazing!
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GLBTM - A rocking opener that excites and is sure to fill the room with excitment when the group eventually goes on tour. Amazing riffs by Nile and great vocoder work. 9/10
Game of Love - A laid back track that after GLBTM seems like a let down. Remember after One More Time how Aerodynamic took you further down an awesome journey? GoL doesn't do that. A whiny/passionate vocoder lyric goes over the throwback instruments. It's a grower. 7/10
Giorgio by Moroder - Strap in, bro. Words don't explain how awesome this track is. 10/10
Within - What was that? No, I didn't need those feelings anyway. Beautiful piano work by Chilly, extremely moving lyrics. Made me cry. 9.5/10
Instant Crush - Arguably the most "radio ready" track on here other than the instant classic Get Lucky, Julian Casablanca's vocals roboticized (is that even a word?) brings you to a danceable beat about moving on. 8.5/10
Lose Yourself to Dance - My God, is this guitar riff catchy. Teased in the Nile Collaborator video, this is the sound of the West coast that Daft Punk tried so hard to capture. Over Pharrell's sexy vocals and the vocoder telling you to "c'mon", you'll probably end up actually losing yourself to dance when this song comes on. 9.5/10
Touch - The most ambitious track on the record. It's mighty weird and hard to get into at first- but then again, I appear to be the only person who has issues with it. If it wasn't Daft Punk, I wouldn't give it a second look. 7/10
Get Lucky - Instant classic, but everyone already knows that. Do I even need to explain how good this song is? 10/10
Beyond - The follow up to a song like Get Lucky is important. It keeps the flow of the album going and keeps us interested. This song does not do that, unfortunately. Fairly boring with some nice lyric work. Meh. 7.5/10
Motherboard - The "meh" extension to a "meh" track. Move along. 7/10
Fragments of Time - All of a sudden, there was a twangy track on a Daft Punk album. Well. I didn't see this one coming, to be honest, since Todd Edwards is so known for what he doesn't do on this song. It's not necessarily a bad song, just different from what people would expect. Lyrics are neat-o, though. 8/10
Doin' It Right - Funky as ever. The beautiful vocoder track narrates the song throughout it all, and the song really picks up when Panda Bear's voice soars in a very Animal Collective-esque fashion. It's begging for a remix, and I'd love to see a Kanye West rap over it, it'd be right up his alley. A personal favorite. 9.5/10
Contact - This is it. The song that will be played at every upcoming (rumored) Daft Punk concert and everyone will lose their marbles to. Theatrical and magnificent, this closer really brings the album up quite a bit. The ending is very Downward Spiral esque, closing on static and random noises until eventually, a silence; a wonderful to end to one heck of a journey.
by KingTurtwig72 For those who haven't heard the album stream yet, I fully recommend it. Now, here's MY OPINION about this album, so please refrain from any destructive criticism.
1. Give Life Back To Music
The buildup for this track is breathtaking, and as soon as the funky riffs of the legendary Nile Rodgers kick in, it's something to truly enjoy. The vocals mesh perfectly with the track. Wonderful way to start the album, and one of the best of the album.
2. The Game of Love
Bordering between a sensual yet sorrowful track, the groove in this album is incredible, and the vocals truly portray Daft Punk's intent for that human touch. And is it just me, or are there some elements (bass) similar to Something About Us?
3. Giorgio by Moroder
I think I managed to hear some extremely subtle differences between the three microphones used in Giorgio's narration, and it truly is magical about how it drives. Also, the click track pause when Moroder says "but everybody calls me Giorgio" truly makes your heart skip a beat before the synths kick in, and the sounds of the future he speaks of are insane. This is no doubt a great song to dance to! One of the best songs of the whole album, without a doubt.
4. Within
This is certainly an interesting track. as the chord shift at the beginning of the piano intro truly sets a more somber mood after the driving Moroder masterpiece. The subject of this song also brings out that human touch in the vocals. Nice ambience as well.
5. Instant Crush (feat. Julian Casablancas)
This is a new twist on Casablancas' voice, but I can't help but like it. The chorus is definitely what makes this track beautiful. You truly feel this track, and it would have been a nice single.
6. Lose Yourself to Dance (feat. Pharrell Williams)
I was somewhat disappointed when I found out that the alleged 15-second ad teasing this track was not for this song (real song is Yellowire - Tonight Is The Night). However, this is no doubt a highlight track. Pharrell's vocals are absolutely perfect for this track, and Nile Rodgers never ceases to work his magic on this record. The vocoders are a wonderful accompaniment for this song. It just makes you want to dance! Truly could be the track of the summer, and this would be the best option for another single.
7. Touch (feat. Paul Williams)
The opening on this track could be seen as a nice one, but I could see how some could get bored of the first few minutes of it. However, Williams' voice truly is serene in this track, and as it progresses, it makes you want to get up and dance. The vocoder and choir verse is truly magical, harmonic with the sweet notes of the piano. This song is definitely one of the most experimental ones, and definitely one of the most interesting, as the many different smaller tracks make this a standout song.
8. Get Lucky (feat. Pharrell Williams)
I love this song. The bass and Nile's riffs make this such a smooth groove, and the album version is so much more incredible than the radio edit, in my opinion. Hard to get tired of this song.
9. Beyond
Paul Williams' lyrical genius blossoms once again in this track, and the repetitive guitar riff drives this track forward. Really calm, chilled-out groove.
10. Motherboard
You can hear so many rhythms similar to the TRON soundtrack, but so much differently. The ambience in this track has a nice feel to it, and it does bring forth a breathtaking, future-type melody.
11. Fragments of Time (feat. Todd Edwards)
Welcome back, Todd Edwards. This truly does make me think of cruising by the sunset and seeing the California palm trees. It might not be a Face to Face, but it's a nice, catchy song, nevertheless.
12. Doin' It Right (feat. Panda Bear)
This track is great from the start, as the vocals really do pull you in, and as the percussion kicks in, you can't help but move with the beat. Panda Bear's vocals are great in this song, and the second half of the track has a nice rhythm. Ending is slightly sudden.
13. Contact
What a phenomenal closer. Daft Punk and DJ Falcon chose great samples for this track, and if you don't get chills during this song ... try again. I feel like some of the elements from Rollin' & Scratchin' are in this song, and the last few minutes of this track are intense. Once again, great closer!
One complaint is that I would have liked to have the bonus track (Horizon) available in the U.S.
This album may not be for everyone, as there are few elements that remind us of the Discovery- or Homework-era Daft Punk, but we were warned that it was a departure from that scene. I feel that Daft Punk does a great job of going back to the roots and getting that human touch to dance back. Without the drops. Without the headbangers. Just nice, groovy jams. Album of the year right here. Deserves all five of these stars.
by Jesse Galvan Can't wait for the new album, it's been too long!! But I know this album is going to be amazing!
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