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Daft Punk (formed in Paris, France in 1993) is the collective name of French musicians, Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo (born February 8, 1974) and Thomas Bangalter (born January 3, 1975). The duo has released three studio albums, two live albums and thirteen singles, and is considered one of the most successful electronic collaborations of all time, both in album sales and in critical acclaim. The name Daft Punk was inspired by a review in the British music magazine Melody Maker, which dubbed their first collaboration, the The Beach Boys-inspired guitar group Darlin’, “a bunch of daft punk.”
The album Homework (Virgin, 1996) was regarded as an innovative synthesis of techno, house, acid house and electro styles, and is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential dance music albums of the nineties. “Around the World” with its catchy, ultra-repetitive talkbox hook, and “Da Funk”, with its signature funk growl, are probably among the duo’s best-known tracks, but the album also contained more challenging material, such as the abrasive “Rollin’ & Scratchin’” and the downright aggressive, semi-industrial “Rock n’ Roll.” “Homework” may be a reference to the album’s focus: house music, although it more likely refers to the fact that the album was recorded in the duo’s home studio.
2001’s Discovery, with its more commercial, synth-pop-oriented style, disappointed some fans of Homework. Nevertheless, it sold very well, making second place on the UK charts and recieving much critical acclaim, most recently featuring in the Observer Music Monthly’s 1000 Albums to Hear Before You Die.
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| Birth Name: Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo |
| Also Known As: Daft Punk |
| Born: 0000-00-00 |
| Origin: Paris, France |
| Occupation(s): Electronic musicians |
| Years active: 1993–present |
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