Justice's newest album, "Audio, Video, Disco," has definitely been on a lot of people's lists for some time now, but does it live up to the hype?
The French electronic duo first gained worldwide attention in 2007 with their critically acclaimed debut album, "†." This newest album is a big progression from Justice's previous works.
It can be really difficult for me to pin down what I do and don't like about this album. I do like all of the electronic elements, the type of sounds I would normally expect from Justice. Tracks like "On ‘n' On," "Helix" and "Brainvision" fit into this area.
However, tracks like "Ohio" don't appeal to me quite as much. I'd be more inclined to praise this track if it wasn't for the slower pacing and lengthy, repetitive vocals at the beginning. The end is much better when vocals take a backseat to a wide range of synthesized notes.
There is certainly a well-placed effort by Justice to blend a multitude of rock elements in this album. Some tracks would probably fall way short without the help of excellent guitar riffs. "Horsepower" exemplifies this rock attitude, and takes it a step further with haunting bass and orchestral sounds.
It's unfortunate to me how a few weak tracks hold the album back from being a complete success. Then again, a lot of fans will enjoy the diversity of tracks on this album.
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