"Homework" is the debut studio album by French electronic music duo Daft Punk, released on 20th January 1997. Having the distinctive characteristic of producing a unique sound focused on house music, the album is considered as a mix of funk, techno, disco, rock and synthpop.
Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, the members of Daft Punk, were initially part of the rock group Darlin', before they formed a duo. After drawing the attention of the Scottish label Soma Quality Recordings, they released their debut album.
The recording of the album took place in Daft Punk's home in Paris and was carried out largely using only basic music equipment. Elusive and obscure in nature, they shunned promotional press kits and instead chose to use the unique method of using their music videos for visual representation.
The album resulted in several successful singles, with "Around the World" and "Da Funk" being among the most notable ones. The former is a highly repetitive and catchy track, while the latter is a bass-powered house track having overlaying, catchy single-note melody.
"Homework" received widespread acclaim from critics and has since been hailed as a landmark of dance music. It played a pivotal role in establishing house music as a substantial and innovative genre on global scale, bolstering the burgeoning reputation of French dance music in the mid-to late 1990s. Despite the initial commercial success, Daft Punk continued their experimentations in house music throughout the rest of their career. Today, the album continues to hold its place as a pioneering record in the landscape of electronic music.
