45:33
"45:33" | ||||
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Single by LCD Soundsystem | ||||
Released | October 17, 2006 | |||
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Recorded | 2006 | |||
Genre | Progressive electronic | |||
Length | 45:58 | |||
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Writer(s) | James Murphy | |||
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45:33 | ||||
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EP by LCD Soundsystem | ||||
Released | November 12, 2007 | |||
Recorded | 2006 | |||
Genre | Electronica | |||
Length | 71:02 | |||
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"45:33" is a composition by American rock band LCD Soundsystem, released digitally on October 17, 2006. Commissioned by Nike, New York-based creative lifestyle marketing and public relations agency Cornerstone helped the music efforts and coordinated the track.[1] The original work was initially available exclusively at Nike Music Store on iTunes.[2] A re-release on CD and vinyl was issued by DFA Records on November 12, 2007.[3] An eight track remix CD entitled 45:33 Remixes was released September 2009. "45:33" was re-released as a limited edition white-label vinyl on May 26, 2015.[4][5]
Background
The publicity for "45:33" described it as being designed to accompany jogging workouts, "to reward and push at good intervals of a run." An early statement detailed that the composition had been refined after several runs on the treadmill.[2] James Murphy later admitted that this was entirely a lie on his part, and that he does not actually jog. He stated that he wanted to make a long-form record like E2-E4 by Manuel Göttsching and used the opportunity provided by Nike to do so.[6] The artwork of "45:33" also resembles that of Göttsching's work.[7]
Parts of "45:33" were later used on the album Sound of Silver, in particular the track "Someone Great", which appears on "45:33" as an instrumental section later distinguished as track 3. The complete track was also released for registered Nike+ users in late March 2007 as a gift of appreciation when Nike+ logged its 10 millionth mile. The composition was available to be sold by Nike via iTunes for six months. DFA Records announced that "45:33" would be re-released on November 12, 2007.[3]
Although the composition is titled "45:33", a reference to the two most common speeds, in RPM, of vinyl records, the actual length is slightly longer.[2]
For the last series of concerts at Terminal 5 and Madison Square Garden, LCD Soundsystem performed 45:33 in full during the second set (Part 3 was saved until the performance of "Someone Great"). In the place of Part 3, LCD Soundsystem performed Sound of Silver.[8]
Critical reception
Professional ratings | |
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Aggregate scores | |
Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 86/100[9] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [10] |
Alternative Press | [11] |
The A.V. Club | A[12] |
Entertainment Weekly | A[13] |
The Guardian | [14] |
Hot Press | 8/10[15] |
NME | 7/10[16] |
Pitchfork Media | 8.0/10[17] |
Stylus Magazine | A−[18] |
Uncut | [19] |
"45:33" received critical acclaim from music critics. On the review aggregator website Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average out of 100 points, the EP received an average critic score of 86, based on 25 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[9] Manuel Göttsching was, however, critical of the composition, despite it being inspired by his own work, stating: "Musically, there is nothing related to E2-E4 – it's just a 'megamix' of his work."[20]
Track listing
iTunes release
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "45:33" | 45:58 |
CD reissue
Note: The first six tracks are listed simply as "45:33".
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "45:33" (part 1) | 2:51 |
2. | "45:33" (part 2) | 6:31 |
3. | "45:33" (part 3) | 8:30 |
4. | "45:33" (part 4) | 10:42 |
5. | "45:33" (part 5) | 9:18 |
6. | "45:33" (part 6) | 8:13 |
7. | "Freak Out/Starry Eyes" | 12:22 |
8. | "North American Scum" (Onanistic Dub Mix by James Murphy and Eric Broucek) | 8:57 |
9. | "Hippie Priest Bum-out" | 4:28 |
Personnel
- James Murphy – drums, percussion, drum programming, handclaps, bass guitar, guitar, vocals, glockenspiel, clavinet, organ, synthesizer, vocoder
- Additional personnel
- Alex Frankel – wurlitzer piano
- Eric Broucek – programming
- Jason Disu – trumpet
- Carter Yasutake – trumpet
- Terra Deva – vocals
Charts
Charts (2006–07) | Peak position |
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Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[21] | 68 |
UK Albums (OCC)[22] | 128 |
US Dance/Electronic Albums (Billboard)[23] | 7 |
US Digital Albums (Billboard)[24] 45:33: Nike+ Original Run |
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References
- ↑ "Music for Runners, Volume 2: Nike Releases Second Recording". WSJ:. October 23, 2006.
- 1 2 3 Phillips, Amy (2006-10-16). "LCD Soundsystem Makes 45-Minute Track for Nike". Pitchforkmedia.com. Retrieved 2007-02-05.
- 1 2 Maher, Dave (2007-08-13). "Arcade Fire and LCD: Not Just a Tour, But a Split 7"!". Pitchforkmedia.com. Retrieved 2007-08-15.
- ↑ http://www.discogs.com/LCD-Soundsystem-4533/release/7055952
- ↑ http://store.dfarecords.com/collections/albums/products/wl-dfa2163?variant=2954789377
- ↑ Linssen, Michel (2007-02-10). "Is this it?: James Murphy". London: The Guardian. Archived from the original on 8 March 2007. Retrieved 2007-02-13.
- ↑ Fischer, Tobias (May 8, 2007). "Copycats: Ill-advised and uneducated: Two bad examples of ignoring Copyrights". tokafi.com. Retrieved 2011-11-13.
- ↑ "LCD Soundsystem Concert Setlist at Madison Square Garden, New York on April 2, 2011". setlist.fm. Retrieved 2011-08-16.
- 1 2 "Reviews for 45:33 by LCD Soundsystem". Metacritic. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
- ↑ "45:33 – LCD Soundsystem". AllMusic. Retrieved May 27, 2015.
- ↑ "LCD Soundsystem: 45:33". Alternative Press (234): 136. January 2008.
- ↑ Battaglia, Andy (November 20, 2007). "LCD Soundsystem: 45:33". The A.V. Club. Retrieved April 6, 2016.
- ↑ Howe, Sean (November 2, 2007). "45:33". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 16, 2011.
- ↑ Burgess, John (November 16, 2007). "LCD Soundsystem, 45:33". The Guardian. London. Retrieved August 16, 2011.
- ↑ Carberry, Colin (December 3, 2007). "45:33". Hot Press. Retrieved April 6, 2015. (subscription required (help)).
- ↑ "LCD Soundsystem: 45:33". NME. December 11, 2007. Retrieved May 27, 2015.
- ↑ Leone, Dominique (October 20, 2006). "LCD Soundsystem: 45:33". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved August 16, 2011.
- ↑ Southall, Nick (October 26, 2006). "LCD Soundsystem – 45:33 – Review". Stylus Magazine. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
- ↑ Pattison, Louis. "FABRICLIVE36: James Murphy and Pat Mahoney / LCD Soundsystem – 45:33". Uncut. Archived from the original on October 12, 2008. Retrieved August 16, 2011.
- ↑ Naylor, Tony (30 August 2013). "Manuel Göttsching: the Göttfather". The Guardian. Retrieved 31 August 2013.
- ↑ "Ultratop.be – LCD Soundsystem – 45:33" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
- ↑ "Chart Log UK: L". zobbel.de. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
- ↑ "LCD Soundsystem – Chart history" Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums for LCD Soundsystem. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
- ↑ "LCD Soundsystem – Chart history" Billboard Digital Albums for LCD Soundsystem. Retrieved March 28, 2016.