Daft Punk

Alive 2007

December 4, 2007

Electronica

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This legendary set from the French duo's final tour was one for the ages, a live mash-up extravaganza of their biggest hits and deepest cuts coming together like electronic music's most heroic Voltron. From start to finish, this is a masterclass in crowd pleasing and the fine art of the build-up and cathartic release. The best reminder of icons in their prime, Alive 2007 is a required experience for fans of electronic dance music.

- Neil Z. Yeung

Geneva Jacuzzi

Lamaze

2010

Alternative/Indie Rock

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Collected from home-recorded demos which appeared on several self-released CD-Rs throughout the 2000s, the Los Angeles-based performance artist's official debut remains a standout of the hypnagogic pop era. Drawing from the more theatrical side of new wave, her songs are filled with playful synth hooks and pitch-warped vocals, creating a mood that's both spooky and joyful.

- Paul Simpson