LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy is one of the smartest men in the business. Instead of trucking his 40-50 year old ass around the country in a series of vans, non-private jets, and tour buses, he chose to 'retire', which every1 knows isn't true, just so that he can make more money when LCD Soundsystem 'reunites', or he can just play random DJ sets for more than you make in a year. The guy is even better at business and branding than he is at 'making music'. Look for an auto-headlining of Coachella in 5-10 years.

Anyways, they are releasing a documentary about 'the final show.' It looks sorta fake/staged, but I'm sure indiestreamers will eat it up, just because it 'debuted at Sundance', which should basically rename itself VimeoLive, or something. Maybe this is a mockumentary. I don't think James Murphy really lets any1 into his life, so it is probably pretty staged.

The name of the documentary is "Shut Up and Play the Hits". Who knows if it will actually go to theatres, and what sort of losers will go to a cinemaplex to see it. Hopefully it comes out in IMAX/3d, because those are the only types of movies I see any more.

Does this doc look meaningful?
Is James Murphy a 'wizard' for fake retiring?
Does James Murphy have it all?
R u tired of the LCD Soundsystem retirement branding party hoax?
Do bands die/go 2 heaven?
If James Murphy was serious about improving his band's legacy, should he have staged a plane crash with 3 other relevant indie celebs?

LCD Soundsystem

Buzzband

LCD Soundsystem is a post-disco electro band.

Lists: received above a 9 from Pitchfork, alternative tenure, critical darlings, Brooklyn-based buzzbands

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