Daft Punk Announce Random Access Memories (Drumless Edition)

Daft Punk, the iconic French house duo, is celebrating the 10th anniversary of their final studio album in a unique way. Following the release of an extended deluxe version earlier this year, they have now unveiled Random Access Memories (Drumless Edition), a reimagining of the album where every track has been recreated without a single drum beat.

While it may be challenging to envision Daft Punk’s music without drums, Random Access Memories (Drumless Edition) offers an intriguing opportunity for fans to explore the intricacies of the duo’s compositions. Pre-orders for the album are currently available, and it is set to be released in full on November 17th.

Artwork and Tracklist for “Random Access Memories (Drumless Edition)”

Tracklist:

1. Give Life Back to Music (Drumless Edition)
2. The Game of Love (Drumless Edition)
3. Giorgio by Moroder (Drumless Edition)
4. Within (Drumless Edition)
5. Instant Crush (Drumless Edition) [feat. Julian Casablancas]
6. Lose Yourself to Dance (Drumless Edition) [feat. Pharrell Williams]
7. Touch (Drumless Edition) [feat. Paul Williams]
8. Get Lucky (Drumless Edition) [feat. Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers]
9. Beyond (Drumless Edition)
10. Motherboard (Drumless Edition)
11. Fragments of Time (Drumless Edition) [feat. Todd Edwards]
12. Doin’ it Right (Drumless Edition) [feat. Panda Bear]
13. Contact (Drumless Edition)

Earlier this year, Daft Punk released a deluxe edition of Random Access Memories, which included 35 minutes of previously unreleased music. In an interview accompanying the release, Thomas Bangalter of Daft Punk expressed relief about the duo’s disbandment, stating, “The last thing I would want to be, in the world we live in, in 2023, is a robot.”

On a related note, electronic musician Michaël Brun recently discussed how Daft Punk’s album Discovery had a profound impact on his creative journey in an interview with The Spark Parade.

Daft Punk’s Random Access Memories (Drumless Edition) is sure to provide a fresh perspective on their groundbreaking music when it drops in November.