45:33

Commissioned by Nike for their Nike+ Original Run series, 45:33 is a unique entry in the LCD Soundsystem catalog. Despite the title, the track actually runs just over forty-five minutes, structured as a single continuous composition divided into distinct, unindexed movements. James Murphy famously admitted later that he did not actually run, but instead structured the piece based on his conceptual ideas of athletic pacing and his love for Manuel Göttsching's landmark 1984 minimalist electronic album E2-E4. Musically, the release serves as a crucial bridge between LCD Soundsystem's self-titled debut and their breakthrough album Sound of Silver. Notably, the third section of the piece features the instrumental foundation and vocal melodies that would later be refined into the critically acclaimed hit single 'Someone Great'. The release showcases Murphy's mastery of studio production, blending live instrumentation with analog sequencing to create a timeless piece of electronic fitness-art.