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Homework is the debut studio album by the French electronic music duo Daft Punk, released in January 1997 on Virgin Records. The album was recorded at Thomas Bangalter's home studio in Paris and blends Chicago house, funk, acid house, and techno influences across sixteen tracks. It includes the singles "Da Funk," "Around the World," and "Revolution 909," which helped establish French house as a significant force in electronic music. The album reached number 3 on the French albums chart and entered the top 20 in several European countries, eventually selling over two million copies worldwide.
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Daft Punk - Homework ranks #33 of 216 in the Electronic Album ranking, behind Leftfield - Leftism, ahead of Jon Hopkins - Immunity.
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When did Daft Punk release their debut album 'Homework'?
The French electronic duo released 'Homework' in January 1997 on Virgin Records. The album was famously recorded at Thomas Bangalter's home studio in Paris, which gave it a distinct, raw DIY feel.
What hit singles were released from Daft Punk's 'Homework'?
The album spawned several massive club hits that defined 90s French house music, most notably 'Around the World' and 'Da Funk.' Both tracks were heavily rotated on MTV and featured iconic music videos directed by Michel Gondry and Spike Jonze.
How many tracks are on Daft Punk's album 'Homework'?
The original pressing of the album features sixteen tracks, blending heavy Chicago house, funk, acid house, and techno influences. This extensive tracklist helped establish their signature sample-heavy, repetitive dance sound.
Did Daft Punk produce 'Homework' in a professional studio?
No, the entire album was famously produced by Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo in Bangalter's bedroom studio at his parents' house in Paris. This unconventional recording setup gave 'Homework' its legendary unpolished energy.
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