All 7 Daft Punk Albums, Ranked By Fans

Coley Reed
Updated May 14, 2024 7 items

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Bring on da funk, and let's decide which record is truly the best Daft Punk album. Powering through the decades, the French electronic music duo (Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo) is considered one of the most influential musical acts, with their innovative and experimental approach to French house and other EDM genres. Fans from around the world have gathered here to rank all their greatest albums, including their two live albums and Tron: Legacy soundtrack.  

Brimming with classics like "Da Funk" and “Around the World,” Daft Punk's groundbreaking debut album Homework made a huge statement of the duo's arrival. Infused with an amplified electronic ambiance, Discovery, their sophomore album, also managed to climb up the ranks. Their fourth and last album, Random Access Memories, enjoyed an equally resonant applause. Seeping nostalgic overtones sprinkled over their signature electronic beat drops, it was acclaimed for bringing a fresh yet reminiscent feel to the dance scene. Alive 2007, on the other hand, glorified their artistry into a completely immersive live experience, winning them the Grammy for Best Electronic/Dance Album.

From their alien yet intriguing sound-plays in Homework, to their pursuit of experimentation in Human After All, this ranking table blends together the eclectic variance that is Daft Punk's discography. But, the great debate stands: which one did you enjoy the most? Which one started your teenage party or was your soundtrack for night drives?

Pore over the selections, cast your votes, and let's which Daft Punk album soars to the top. The rhythm and beats are in your court, so let's groove to this interstellar journey of sorting tunes and albums the Daft Punk way.

  • Discovery
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    154 votes

    Discovery

    Released on March 12, 2001, the second studio album by Daft Punk was a shift from their first album. Accompanied by the anime film, Interstella 5555, it gained substantial critical acclaim. Though initially met with mixed reviews, reflection ushered an appreciation for its experimental style. The album yielded six singles, one of which, "One More Time", dominated club scenes globally. Daft Punk's unique fusion of disco, post-disco, and garage house melodies led the album to claim high spots on international charts, while Rolling Stone ranked it 236 in its "500 Greatest Albums of All Time".

    Tracklist:

    1. "One More Time" (featuring Romanthony)
    2. "Aerodynamic"
    3. "Digital Love"
    4. "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger"
    5. "Crescendolls"
    6. "Nightvision"
    7. "Superheroes"
    8. "High Life"
    9. "Something About Us"
    10. "Voyager"
    11. "Veridis Quo"
    12. "Short Circuit"
    13. "Face to Face" (featuring Todd Edwards)
    14. "Too Long" (featuring Romanthony)

  • Random Access Memories
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    132 votes

    Random Access Memories

    Described as a tribute to late ‘70s and early ’80s American music, the fourth and final studio album by Daft Punk saw their return to live instrumentation, coupled with a limited use of electronic tools. Greeted with critical acclaim and five Grammy wins, including Album of the Year, the experimental yet nostalgic sound was a hit with fans and critics alike. Crossed up on several international charts, the album popularized tunes like "Get Lucky" and "Instant Crush". Notably the album's promotional campaign included an film, billboards, television ads and a web series making it a multi-sensory experience.

    Tracklist:

    1. "Give Life Back to Music"
    2. "The Game of Love"
    3. "Giorgio by Moroder"
    4. "Within"
    5. "Instant Crush" (featuring Julian Casablancas)
    6. "Lose Yourself to Dance" (featuring Pharrell Williams)
    7. "Touch" (featuring Paul Williams)
    8. "Get Lucky" (featuring Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers)
    9. "Beyond"
    10. "Motherboard"
    11. "Fragments of Time" (featuring Todd Edwards)
    12. "Doin' It Right" (featuring Panda Bear)
    13. "Contact"

  • Homework
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    75 votes

    Homework

    Released on January 20, 1997, Daft Punk's debut studio album was a landmark in French house music. Charting in 14 countries, it shot to the top of the French Albums chart, while also notable positions in the US and the UK. Songs like "Da Funk" and "Around the World" became instant hits. Despite mixed reviews initially, it became highly influential within the genre achieved acclaim in retrospect. Unique elements included a tribute to their music influences in the track "Teachers", and a backward-played clip of "Da Funk" titled "Funk Ad". A true breakthrough, it marked Daft Punk's place in the landscape of global dance music

    Tracklist:

    1. "Daftendirekt"
    2. "WDPK 83.7 FM"
    3. "Revolution 909"
    4. "Da Funk"
    5. "Phoenix"
    6. "Fresh"
    7. "Around the World"
    8. "Rollin' & Scratchin'"
    9. "Teachers"
    10. "High Fidelity"
    11. "Rock'n Roll"
    12. "Oh Yeah"
    13. "Burnin'"
    14. "Indo Silver Club"
    15. "Alive"
    16. "Funk Ad"

  • Alive 2007
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    71 votes

    Alive 2007

    Released in November 2007, the second live album by Daft Punk encapsulates their performance at thePalais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy arena. Winning a Grammy Award for Best Electronic/Dance Album in 2009, it gained both commercial success and critical acclaim. Remix of hits such as "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger stirred fans around the globe, and the visual grandeur of the tour's pyramid light scheme grabbed headlines. Featuring elements of Daft Punk's music synthesizers and live effects, the album is an amazing sensory spectacle that attracted a wider audience to dance.

    Tracklist:

    1. "Robot Rock / Oh Yeah"
    2. "Touch It / Technologic"
    3. "Television Rules the Nation / Crescendolls"
    4. "Too Long / Steam Machine"
    5. "Around the World / Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger"
    6. "Burnin' / Too Long"
    7. "Face to Face / Short Circuit"
    8. "One More Time / Aerodynamic"
    9. "Aerodynamic Beats / Forget About the World"
    10. "Prime Time of Your Life / Brainwasher / Rollin' & Scratchin' / Alive"
    11. "Da Funk / Daftendirekt"
    12. "Superheroes / Human After All / Rock'n Roll"
    13. "Human After All / Together / One More Time / Music Sounds Better with You"

  • Tron: Legacy
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    59 votes

    Tron: Legacy

    Created by Daft Punk, the soundtrack for the 2010 sci-fi film left an unforgettable mark in the cinematic music scene. Released in December 2010, the album inexorably intertwined orchestra and electronic music. Famously featuring "Derezzed," it created an electronic soundscape that held hands with orchestral grandeur. The composition process, a two-year collaboration with Joseph Trapanese, weaved an undeniably unique feel into the soundscape.

    Tracklist:

    1. "Overture"
    2. "The Grid" (featuring Jeff Bridges)
    3. "The Son of Flynn"
    4. "Recognizer"
    5. "Armory"
    6. "Arena"
    7. "Rinzler"
    8. "The Game Has Changed"
    9. "Outlands"
    10. "Adagio for Tron"
    11. "Nocturne"
    12. "End of Line"
    13. "Derezzed"
    14. "Fall"
    15. "Solar Sailer"
    16. "Rectifier"
    17. "Disc Wars"
    18. "C.L.U."
    19. "Arrival"
    20. "Flynn Lives"
    21. "Tron Legacy (End Titles)"
    22. "Finale"

  • Human After All
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    69 votes

    Human After All

    Breaking away from their established sound, Daft Punk released their third album in March 2005. Favouring a rougher, heavier guitar-based sound, this album, despite a cold initial reception, has since gained respect for its minimalistic and experimental nature. It produced well-known tracks such as “Robot Rock” and “Technologic”, climbing to number one on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart. The duo's experimental approach to this album also earned it a nomination for the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Electronic/Dance Album. This album truly was a testament to Daft Punk's unbounded creativity

    Tracklist:

    1. "Human After All"
    2. "The Prime Time of Your Life"
    3. "Robot Rock"
    4. "Steam Machine"
    5. "Make Love"
    6. "The Brainwasher"
    7. "On/Off"
    8. "Television Rules the Nation"
    9. "Technologic"
    10. "Emotion"

  • Alive 1997
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    39 votes

    Alive 1997

    Breaking new ground in the world of live electronic music, Daft Punk's first live album captures the raw energy of their performances, peaking at number 25 on the French Albums Chart. Featuring a 45-minute excerpt of their live Daftendirektour performance at Birmingham's Que Club, the album gave listeners unique twists on the duo's own expansive discography, with standout tracks including live renditions of "Da Funk" and "Rollin' & Scratchin'". Famed for evoking an exhilarating audience atmosphere, critics and fans have noted the album's gritty, organic energy. Notable elements include the inclusion of Armand Van Helden's "Ten Minutes of Funk" remix within the continuous 45-minute live recording.

    Tracklist:

    1. “WDPK, Pt. 1” (Live in Birmingham)
    2. “Da Funk” (Live in Birmingham)
    3. “Rollin' & Scratchin'” (Live in Birmingham)
    4. “WDPK 83.7 FM, Pt. 2” (Live in Birmingham)
    5. “Alive” (Live in Birmingham)