Lets get the Daft Punk business out the way then....
What a monday night just gone. Millions of people simultaneously, across different countries, different time zones, stop what they're doing and stream the album we've all been waiting for, Daft Punks 'Random access memories'.
Nothing like this has happened in this current 'age' of music. Mainly because none of the established 'masters' who still make music have truly embraced it. Hell, Daft Punk created this era. This is why things being endlessly connected and looped to eachother is a good thing. Who needs record labels?
This was an 'event'. It was awesome watching (and participating) in the spontaneous discussions that sparked across the socials. Mainly via facebook and twitter. Dj/producers/consumers alike were providing running commentary and discussion as they listened track by track. I have to say, it was fuckin awesome being a part of that.
How much can you say about the promo, the hype, the record? The robots themselves? Everythings been said already.
I will say that theyre better than the record. Its great, but not perfect. Its so diverse. Some epic massive, scoping tunes, some solid timeless disco. Its pretty much two masters of their game making whatever the hell they wanted to. Which, if i have a taste in music, would be it.
This is my fav right now. That will change.
Lets face it, if youre reading this, youve already pre ordered the record.