Daft Punk titled their hits compilation with an indicator (
Vol. 1) that more would be forthcoming, and it's easy to believe that in a dozen years, another dozen singles could be collected with no drop in quality. Unlike their contemporaries coming of age during the rise of
electronica, Messrs.
Bangalter and
de Homem-Christo structured their tracks with drop-dead hooks, peerless beats that were perfect for the dancefloor or the living room, and an innovative production sense. Although
Musique, Vol. 1: 1993-2005 won't be necessary for longtime fans, it boasts a few inclusions that should lure in even those who have each of the first three albums. The first reason is its opener,
"Musique," actually a B-side (of debut single
"Da Funk") whose basement sonics and filter-
disco vocal treatment made it the best side of
Daft Punk's best single. The second excellent tactic is including three of
Daft Punk's greatest remixes, including the
electro-shocked
"Mothership Reconnection" (originally by
Scott Grooves) and
"Chord Memory" (originally by
Ian Pooley). During their first dozen years, virtually all of
Daft Punk's best productions were singles (the only exception being
"Face to Face" from
Discovery), and
Musique is the best example why the duo was tops in
electronica from the late '90s to the turn of the millennium. ~ John Bush
