Thursday, June 18, 2009

the tango and club do not mix


JUSTICE - †

Some super duper sampling, a Daft Punk ethics system, and an overall grooviness make Justice my favourite electronic duo of all time right now. As soon as you first play the album, it instantly feels like something important is happening, history's in the making let's say. It's loopy beats with slow progression all the way to dancey heaven create the sound track of clubbers, gangsters and nerds alike. So which one of these are you?

For the popaholic, D.A.N.C.E. is the obvious option, although for me I have heard that song so many times through viral formats, radio and all that. Actually, there's a moment in the music video for Stress (depicting some French gangsters causing pure havoc) where they're in a stolen car. And they turn on the radio, and D.A.N.C.E. comes on. And one of the gangsters just kicks the shit out of the radio (he's secretly me in disguise), so obviously Justice are just as sick of it. Stress is much more alternative, veering towards metal in it's build, and as it's name suggests is very... stressful. A caution to not listen to this song in urban spaces, or aeroplanes either, would be recommended.

But away from the singles, we find a uniquely strong album that works as a whole better than many of the more highly regarded electro groups. The build from one song to another flows seemlessly, and everything fits like a jigsaw. Let There Be Light is a wonderful party opener, and guests like Uffie really help keep the momentum of this album at its very highest. The music-videos for this album are some of the most original I've ever seen, from gangsters to nerds and slow-mo families dancing, all the way to T-shirt graphics and brand advertising leaves a very strong taste which can only leave you quenched for more. And did I mention they're French?

Favourite Song: Phantom II

Favourite Line: "...out on the streets all the taxis are showin' me love, 'cause I'm shinin' like a princess, in the middle of thugs..."

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