The entire second LCD Soundsystem album, Sound of Silver, is an exercise in the funk/dance potential of the triplet. "North American Scum" is probably the fullest exposition of its potential. This song moves like so little else moved at the time it was released. It is a key example of the style of music that mainstream pop radio has assimilated in its quest to win back some cred after the dark days of Brittney.

Of course, no mainstream pop song is going to take on subjects of North American identity and the telling minutiae of cultural differences between North America and Europe, such as how long parties last. No mainstream pop song will let such ugly singing happen in a radio single, from the strident, stammered verses to the squealed choruses. It's obnoxiously resplendent.

In a line, it's one of the coolest recordings of all time, any time. Let's dance.