Homework

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work

Homework · Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo had made two popular singles on the Scottish label Soma when an offer from Virgin followed in 1996. At first they only wanted to release individual singles, but after five months of work they had enough tracks for an album. They recorded it at home, in their own studio in Paris, quickly and cheaply. That is where the title comes from. They thought freedom important, so they paid for everything themselves and remained the owners of their masters.

Homework opens with Daftendirekt, part of a live performance in Ghent, Belgium. Da Funk blends funk and acid, Around the World revolves around a disco-style bass line and a persistent hook. Both reached number 1 on the American dance club chart. The record reached the top ten in England, sold more than two million copies and drew worldwide attention to French house.

Listening

Track list

1. 1Daftendirekt2:45Apple Music ↗
2. 2Wdpk 837 FM0:28Apple Music ↗
3. 3Revolution 9095:35Apple Music ↗
4. 4Da Funk5:29Apple Music ↗
5. 5Phoenix4:57Apple Music ↗
6. 6Fresh4:04Apple Music ↗
7. 7Around the World7:10Apple Music ↗
8. 8Rollin' & Scratchin'7:29Apple Music ↗
9. 9Teachers2:53Apple Music ↗
10. 10High Fidelity6:02Apple Music ↗
11. 11Rock'n Roll7:34Apple Music ↗
12. 12Oh Yeah2:01Apple Music ↗
13. 13Burnin'6:54Apple Music ↗
14. 14Indo Silver Club4:35Apple Music ↗
15. 15Alive5:16Apple Music ↗
16. 16Funk Ad0:51Apple Music ↗

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See also

• Daft Punk