DT Music Pick: Justice

By Kelly Montgomery Published November 2, 2011

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Justice “Audio, Video, Disco.”

For fans of: Daft Punk, Deadmau5, MGMT

This French electronic duo, consisting of Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay, burst onto the scene with a bang in 2007 with their debut album and hit song “D.A.N.C.E,” which you have probably heard at least a few times, even if you don’t realize who made it so popular. Justice has a beat-heavy, synthesized sound that most closely resembles electro legends Daft Punk, but also throws some pop and disco influences in there for good measure. The band’s debut album was a critical success and landed several songs in commercials, but fans have had to wait until now to get more new tracks from the talented duo.

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Released just last week, Justice’s new album “Audio, Video, Disco.” puts a new twist on the catchy, danceable sound that made the duo famous. The twist is that this album somehow manages to give the still-electro band some classic rock edge. The album is full of power chords and lengthy solos on top of the ever-present beats and synthesizer bass. It’s a small departure from the band’s dance-heavy sound that fans have come to know them for, but it’s a transition that makes sense and will still please fans who are looking for something with some heavy beats. Take a listen to the album’s lead single, “Civilization” below.

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