by Ben Hogwood

What’s the story?

With the dissolution of Daft Punk, Justice are now one of the mainstays of French dance music, flying the flag with their fourth album.

Hyperdrama is their first long player in seven years, but they spent a lot of time recording, enlisting guest vocalists such as Tame Impala‘s Kevin Parker, Thundercat and Connan Mockasin – but also making good chemistry with new talent RIMON and Miguel.

What’s the music like?

The music for Hyperdrama may not be a massive departure from what Justice do best, but that is surely good news for those who love them. The album is well thought out, starting off with a high from the likes of Generator, which is contrasted nicely with the two Kevin Parker tracks, and Incognito, which works the room well.

Then it all changes around half way through, the tempo slowing and the saxophone emerging for the cheesy but enjoyable Moonlight Rendez-Vous, a slow track that nonetheless works a treat as a poolside chillout tune.

Then, gradually, the energy returns – with Saturnine and The End.

Does it all work?

Pretty much – the only reservation being that Justice may have used a bit too much studio gloss in the final production process.

Is it recommended?

It is. Hyperdrama may be a bit more polished than previous work bit it still presses all the right buttons!

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Published post no.2,163 – Monday 29 April 2024