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Homework
by Daft Punk
The 521st greatest album of all time
Homework is Daft Punk's 1997 debut studio album that blends electronic, house, French house, tech house, and deep house influences into a raw, sample-driven dance record. The sound is built around repetitive grooves, syncopated rhythms, gritty basslines, analog synth textures and occasional vocoder-processed vocals, favoring stripped-back, club-oriented arrangements. Tracks such as "Da Funk" and "Around the World" exemplify its mix of funk-inflected beats and minimalist production, and the album is often cited for helping bring French house aesthetics to a wider audience.
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