

The two members were Thomas Bangalter (b. Discovery is the second studio album by French electronic music duo Daft Punk, originally released in 2001.

This run boasts incredible range, going from a heartbreaking love song, to iconic dance music, an innovative rhapsody, and a chart topping pop classic. Daft Punk, French musical duo, active in the 1990s and early 21st century, whose sonic adventurousness and flair for presentation propelled them from the vanguard of electronic dance music to the pop mainstream. Tracks five through eight include “Instant Crush”, “Lose Yourself to Dance”, “Touch”, and “Get Lucky”. RAM also includes one of the most impressive runs in Daft Punk’s discography. The features include the father of disco and EDM Giorgio Moroder, The Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas, producer/singer Pharrell Williams, and several more. RAM also includes seven featured artists – a jump for the duo, who had never featured any in the past. As the album reaches its 20th anniversary, understand its impact. The uncredited samples on Discovery were found one by one and technically reproduced by Daft Punk fans all over the world. Whereas a large part of Homework, Daft Punk’s debut album, was crafted of samples of funk and soul records, Discovery saw them experiment more with recording their own samples. This combination yields 1970s inspired funk with a modern electronic twist. Dive into the prophetic power of Daft Punks Discovery album with our comprehensive guide. Most songs on the album include a traditional rock ensemble of lead guitar, bass, drums, and keyboard, with Daft Punk’s electronic expertise mixed in. It marked a shift in the sound from a house in Chicago which they are previously known for to disco, post-disco, garage house and synthpop-inspired house.

The heavy electric guitar and drums backed by synth runs show the more traditional approach to the album, but the entrance of the familiar robotic vocals lends a touch of nostalgia. With a new focus on the rock and disco of their childhood, Daft Punk embarked on a two-year process that resulted in their 2001 masterpiece, Discovery. Discovery was the second studio album by the French house music duo, Daft Punk released on Maby Virgin Records and Daft Life. Random Access Memories begins with “Give Life Back to Music”, showing listeners exactly what’s in store.
