Shut Up and Play the Hits

Shut Up and Play the Hits

The Very Loud Ending of LCD Soundsystem

Directed by Dylan Southern, Will Lovelace

Produced by Killer Films, Pulse Films

2012108 min6.9 / 10

A bittersweet documentary that interweaves the euphoria of a legendary farewell concert with the quiet introspection of an artist grappling with endings and meaning.

An intimate portrait of Brooklyn-based electronic rock band LCD Soundsystem's then-final live show on April 2, 2011, capturing both the exuberant, three-hour farewell concert at New York City's Madison Square Garden and frontman James Murphy's introspective 48 hours surrounding it.

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Like Shut Up and Play the Hits

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Shut Up and Play the Hits

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Shut Up and Play the Hits, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Shut Up and Play the Hits, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Shut Up and Play the Hits, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.