Daft Club
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Daft Club is an album by Daft Punk
featuring numerous remixes of tracks from their 2001 album Discovery
and one from Homework. It was released in 2003 (2004 in the United States
).
) and an a cappella
and instrumental
version of "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
". The service was available for free to people who bought early versions of the Discovery
album. Each album included a "Daft Club" membership card, which granted access to the Daft Club website. The service ended in January 2003.
In regards to the album and online music service, Thomas Bangalter
stated:
Limited edition copies of the film Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem
featured Daft Club as a second disc. The track "Something About Us (Love Theme from Interstella 5555)" is omitted from this version. A limited edition of this album was also released in Japan. It includes an extra track and a bonus DVD-Video
. The DVD contains a preview of Interstella 5555, interviews in English with Daft Punk, a music video
for "Crescendolls" from the film and a video for "Something About Us" that includes a montage of various scenes.
Tracks from Discovery were remixed in Daft Club except "Nightvision", "Superheroes", "High Life", "Veridis Quo" and "Short Circuit". In place of these tracks are additional remixes of "Face to Face", "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" and "Aerodynamic", respectively. Also featured is the "Aerodynamic" B-side titled "Aerodynamite", the previously-unreleased track "Ouverture" and a remix of the Homework track "Phoenix".
features an artist's illustrated interpretations of how the remixed songs compare to the original versions. The review also stated that [the album]'s contributors "all seem intent upon completely decimating the source material" and that "to listen to Daft Club front-to-back is-- and it's pointless to exaggerate here-- to watch a loved one be physically dismembered."
Japan bonus track
Daft Punk
Daft Punk are an electronic music duo consisting of French musicians Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter . Daft Punk reached significant popularity in the late 1990s house movement in France and met with continued success in the years following, combining elements of house with synthpop...
featuring numerous remixes of tracks from their 2001 album Discovery
Discovery (Daft Punk album)
Discovery is the second studio album by the French house duo Daft Punk, released in March 2001. It marks a shift in the sound from Chicago house, which they were previously known for, to disco, post-disco and synthpop-inspired house...
and one from Homework. It was released in 2003 (2004 in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
).
History
The name of the album comes from Daft Punk's online music service, which featured remixed songs, a live recording of Daft Punk performing at the Que Club (which would later be released as Alive 1997Alive 1997
Alive 1997 is a live album by Daft Punk released in 2001. It contains a 45-minute excerpt of a live performance recorded at Birmingham's Que Club on November 8, 1997.-Background:The album was initially released online as part of the Daft Club service...
) and an a cappella
A cappella
A cappella music is specifically solo or group singing without instrumental sound, or a piece intended to be performed in this way. It is the opposite of cantata, which is accompanied singing. A cappella was originally intended to differentiate between Renaissance polyphony and Baroque concertato...
and instrumental
Instrumental
An instrumental is a musical composition or recording without lyrics or singing, although it might include some non-articulate vocal input; the music is primarily or exclusively produced by musical instruments....
version of "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
"Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" is a song by French duo Daft Punk. The single was first released on 13 October 2001. A live version of "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" was released as a single from the album Alive 2007 on 15 October 2007. This version won a Grammy Award for Best Dance...
". The service was available for free to people who bought early versions of the Discovery
Discovery (Daft Punk album)
Discovery is the second studio album by the French house duo Daft Punk, released in March 2001. It marks a shift in the sound from Chicago house, which they were previously known for, to disco, post-disco and synthpop-inspired house...
album. Each album included a "Daft Club" membership card, which granted access to the Daft Club website. The service ended in January 2003.
In regards to the album and online music service, Thomas Bangalter
Thomas Bangalter
Thomas Bangalter is a French electronic musician best known as a member of the French house music duo Daft Punk. He has also recorded and released music as a member of the trio Stardust, the duo Together, and as a solo artist including compositions for the film Irréversible.Thomas Bangalter owns a...
stated:
Limited edition copies of the film Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem
Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem
is a feature-length Japanese animated musical film originally released on December 1, 2003. The film is the visual realization of Discovery, an album by Daft Punk. Each track from the album has been animated as an episode in the story of the abduction and rescue of an interstellar pop band...
featured Daft Club as a second disc. The track "Something About Us (Love Theme from Interstella 5555)" is omitted from this version. A limited edition of this album was also released in Japan. It includes an extra track and a bonus DVD-Video
DVD-Video
DVD-Video is a consumer video format used to store digital video on DVD discs, and is currently the dominant consumer video format in Asia, North America, Europe, and Australia. Discs using the DVD-Video specification require a DVD drive and a MPEG-2 decoder...
. The DVD contains a preview of Interstella 5555, interviews in English with Daft Punk, a music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
for "Crescendolls" from the film and a video for "Something About Us" that includes a montage of various scenes.
Tracks from Discovery were remixed in Daft Club except "Nightvision", "Superheroes", "High Life", "Veridis Quo" and "Short Circuit". In place of these tracks are additional remixes of "Face to Face", "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" and "Aerodynamic", respectively. Also featured is the "Aerodynamic" B-side titled "Aerodynamite", the previously-unreleased track "Ouverture" and a remix of the Homework track "Phoenix".
Reception
An extremely negative review by Pitchfork MediaPitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
features an artist's illustrated interpretations of how the remixed songs compare to the original versions. The review also stated that [the album]'s contributors "all seem intent upon completely decimating the source material" and that "to listen to Daft Club front-to-back is-- and it's pointless to exaggerate here-- to watch a loved one be physically dismembered."
Track listing
- "Ouverture" – 2:40
- "AerodynamicAerodynamic (song)"Aerodynamic" is an instrumental track by Daft Punk featuring a prominent guitar solo. The track was released on March 28, 2001 as the second single from the Discovery album.-Composition:...
" (Daft PunkDaft PunkDaft Punk are an electronic music duo consisting of French musicians Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter . Daft Punk reached significant popularity in the late 1990s house movement in France and met with continued success in the years following, combining elements of house with synthpop...
Remix) – 6:10 - "Harder, Better, Faster, StrongerHarder, Better, Faster, Stronger"Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" is a song by French duo Daft Punk. The single was first released on 13 October 2001. A live version of "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" was released as a single from the album Alive 2007 on 15 October 2007. This version won a Grammy Award for Best Dance...
" (The NeptunesThe NeptunesThe Neptunes are a record production duo consisting of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, who are credited with contributing the sound for many successful hip hop, R&B and pop artists in the late-1990s and 2000s...
Remix) – 5:11 - "Face to Face" (Cosmo Vitelli Remix) – 4:55
- "Phoenix" (Basement JaxxBasement JaxxBasement Jaxx are a British electronic dance music duo from London, England consisting of Felix Buxton born 1971 and Simon Ratcliffe born 1 December 1969. They first rose to popularity in the late 1990s...
Remix) – 7:53 - "Digital LoveDigital Love"Digital Love" is a song by the French electronic music duo Daft Punk. It was released as the third single from the album Discovery. As part of the album, the song is featured in the film Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem....
" (Boris DlugoschBoris DlugoschBoris Dlugosch is a house music producer from Germany. Boris is usually known for funky/deep house tracks, mostly produced in conjunction with Mousse T. and Michi Lange, his partners in the Peppermint Jam Records label....
Remix) – 7:30 - "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" (Jess & Crabbe Remix) – 6:01
- "Face to Face" (Demon Remix) – 6:59
- "Crescendolls" (Laidback LukeLaidback LukeLaidback Luke is a Dutch DJ, producer. He was voted #46 on DJ Mag's Top 100 DJ list in 2008, before jumping to #27 in 2009 and jumping up 10 places in 2010....
Remix) – 5:25 - "Aerodynamic" (Slum VillageSlum VillageSlum Village was a hip hop group from Conant Gardens, Detroit, Michigan.The group was formed by three members: rappers Baatin and T3, plus rapper and producer J Dilla . J Dilla left in 2002 to pursue a solo career with MCA Records...
Remix) – 3:37 - "Too Long" (GonzalesGonzales (musician)Gonzales, , is a Grammy-nominated Canadian musician currently residing in Paris, France. Though best known for his first MC and electro albums, he is also a pianist, producer, and songwriter....
Version) – 3:13 - "Aerodynamite" – 7:48
- "One More TimeOne More Time (Daft Punk song)"One More Time" is a song by Daft Punk first released as a single on 13 November 2000 and later included in the 2001 album Discovery. The song's vocal performance by Romanthony is heavily auto-tuned and compressed. As part of the album, the track is featured in the introduction to the film...
" (RomanthonyRomanthonyRomanthony is an American disc jockey, producer and singer. He is best known for his work with French duo Daft Punk ....
's Unplugged) – 3:40 - "Something About Us" (Love Theme from Interstella 5555Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystemis a feature-length Japanese animated musical film originally released on December 1, 2003. The film is the visual realization of Discovery, an album by Daft Punk. Each track from the album has been animated as an episode in the story of the abduction and rescue of an interstellar pop band...
) – 2:13
Japan bonus track
- "Voyager" (Dominique Torti's Wild Style Edit) – 6:32
Online service tracks
The following are tracks previously made exclusive the Daft Club online service before it ended in 2003.- "Ouverture"
- "Aerodynamic" (Daft Punk Remix) (listed as Special Edition)
- "Phoenix" (Basement Jaxx Remix)
- "One More Time" (Romanthony's Unplugged) (also listed as Accapella)
- "Aerodynamic" (Slum Village Remix)
- "Digital Love" (Boris Dlugosch Remix) (listed as Club Mix by Boris Dlugosch)
- "Alive 1997" (listed as DAFTENDIREK TOUR and Live Birmingham 1997)
- "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" (Instrumental)
- "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" (A capella)
- "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" (Jess & Crabbe Remix) (listed as Jess & Crabbe Regulator Mix)
- "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" (The Neptunes Instrumental)
- "Crescendolls" (Laidback Luke Remix)
- "Face to Face" (Demon Remix) (listed as Face to Fate Remix by Demon)
Chart positions
Album – Billboard (North America)| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Top Electronic Albums | 8 |