Daft Punk are back at it. Fans thought they got their taste of the band's upcoming album, Random Access Memories, when they heard "Get Lucky," but it now looks like they're getting another serving.
The synth pop duo claimed last month that they had sworn off samples, but there was an exception. They said the closing track, "Contact," would begin with sounds from an undisclosed "Australian rock record." Now, a new track has leaked that fans believe could be the mentioned track. It has yet to be confirmed as a legitimate Daft Punk song (we know how many fake versions of "Get Lucky" there were), however fans have jumped on the opportunity to preview what could be the second release from Random Access Memories.
If you look deeper, you'll find that in 2002, Daft Punk's Thomas Bangalter performed at Amsterdam's Paradiso with Cassius and DJ Falcon. Towards the end of the set, an aggressive, organ-based electro progression enters with full force at the two-hour, 21-minute mark. The chords are sampled from "We Ride Tonight" by an Australian rock band called The Sherbs and are very reminiscent to those on "Contact." Although the pieces seem to fall into place, there's no way to be sure.
Daft Punk have kept their upcoming album shrouded in secrecy. They took their time announcing its official May 21 release, they have yet to comment on a potential 2013 tour and they're hesitant to reveal any further details concerning the album. They released information detailing track titles, collaborators and important dates piece by piece, slowly but surely hyping fans for what promises to be one of the biggest albums of the summer.
It's exciting to think that we may have our next Daft Punk track, but let's not get our hopes up. If their previous approach is any indication, they will never release a second song from Random Access Memories before its release. Although FACT reports that the 2002 track is "pretty damn similar" to the album version of "Contact" and Daft Punk revealed that they recorded the song with Falcon, we still can't be sure. It's possible, but it's best we don't get our hopes up and wait until May 21. In the meantime however, give the unofficial leaked version of "Contact" a listen and tell us what you think. Is it legit?