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> they’d only released like 3 albums total before Random Access Memories

You're not counting the Tron soundtrack here and I def think you should

Literally anything by Dxrk

Drift phonk was INVENTED for drifting, and they're the masters of the genre

> What are you even comparing them to? Another virtual band?

Just comparing them to themselves? I mean Damon's is a brillant musician, but it's been a while since he treated us with something really great, like he did so many times.

"Currents" is a pretty exceptional album IMHO. Lots of bangers on that one.

"Discovery" and "Storm" were more groundbreaking at the time, they defined their genre for a decade, but imho the latter albums shows more complexity and growth as artists, both for Daft Punk and Godspeed. Or maybe I'm liking them more because they have a more contemporary sound... probably both imho

> I can’t comment on ‘Fudge’ though as I’m not familiar.

Man you're in for a treat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1nl-rN2hpU

> It seems like Damon is just wanting to collaborate with a lot of different people, but he's not picking artists with very strong, unique voices

I'm wondering how much the publisher executives have a say in his creative choices

I don't think it's "worse" musically speaking, they are still master of their trade; but more bland, surely, less vibe and spirit, at least that's how it sounds to me, just my opinion.

I don't think it's nostalgia in this case, I remember the first time I listened to Plastic Beach VS first time I listened to Humanz, not the same experience

The last Daft Punk album (25 years in iirc?) didn't feel at all neglected, you can still feel a lot of passion in what they're doing.

Brian jonestown massacre is 35+ iirc and their latest single (Fudge, 2022) is absolutely fantastic.

Godspeed you! Black emperor is about 30, yet their latest album (2022) is just incredible, best thing they did since Storm.

HOW DARE YOU

Jokes aside I'm genuinely glad you do.

Agreed

Also Idk much about behind-the-scenes but it feels like with big money comes big executives constraining you; some of the collabs feel "imposed"..

I don't know about that, most of my fav artists seem to only get better with time;

But maybe you're right, maybe after decades there's nowhere to go but down. Or maybe you do end up losing some of your passion, idk.

Yeah I mean if someone enjoy it I'm not gonna poop on their joy

But yeah, I feel like Damon could do much better than this (because he already did many times)

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