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Format:Audio CD
I bought this after listening to it a couple of times on Spotify and thought it sounded quite good. Now I've bought it, it's on constant repeat. I enjoyed their first album "Cross" though it's sometimes hard to listen to all the way through as it's not what I'd call a 'constant' listen - some of the songs are heavy dance and some more chilled, whereas this is a 'complete' listen. The songs are exquitsitely crafted and flow effortelssly into each other and build up and up, to create an album of hypnotising beauty. Yes, it's much more chilled than "Cross" - there are no saw toothed dance anthems here - but the emotional impact of it is just as great, if not greater. When the melancholic synths finally cut in at the end of the "Audio, Video, Disco" it feels sad, like you've just been on some monumental journey and finally have to come back down to earth - genius!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Audio Video Disco is a brave departure from Cross for Justice. It's not as heavy and techno-driven as their debut was; it's considerably more low-key. It has a certain 70s funk in places, with the air of Daft Punk if they'd gone in a different direction. Comparison between the two albums is inevitable; there is nothing cheeky to rival "D.A.N.C.E." or scary to rival "Stress", but Audio Video Disco is a cracking listen on its own merits. It's more experimental and melody-driven, not as high-charged.
Granted, "Civilization" probably wasn't the best choice for a single, but it's a good lead-in to the album's attitude (its attitude, not content) - daring to dabble a bit more with other forms of instrumentation. There are some guitars, even, but the sound is definitely techno-centered. "Ohio" is a particularly good example of a gripping low-key track, as is the infectious "On'N'On", which glues itself to your mind. The final four songs are all particularly fantastic - "Parade", "New Lands", "Helix" and the title track. There is real emotion to be found in these tracks, and they pack a real punch. The other songs are very good too, but as a whole, maybe Audio Video Disco lacks Cross's instant "wow" factor. It would be unfair to slander it for that, though, when it's full of good electronica that extends beyond just being electronica.
Justice were right to try something different and not make a "Cross: Part 2". If you want that, you might be disappointed. Audio Video Disco is a different album that requires a different mindset, but none the lesser appreciation of music.
In summary: less punch, more melody.
Granted, "Civilization" probably wasn't the best choice for a single, but it's a good lead-in to the album's attitude (its attitude, not content) - daring to dabble a bit more with other forms of instrumentation. There are some guitars, even, but the sound is definitely techno-centered. "Ohio" is a particularly good example of a gripping low-key track, as is the infectious "On'N'On", which glues itself to your mind. The final four songs are all particularly fantastic - "Parade", "New Lands", "Helix" and the title track. There is real emotion to be found in these tracks, and they pack a real punch. The other songs are very good too, but as a whole, maybe Audio Video Disco lacks Cross's instant "wow" factor. It would be unfair to slander it for that, though, when it's full of good electronica that extends beyond just being electronica.
Justice were right to try something different and not make a "Cross: Part 2". If you want that, you might be disappointed. Audio Video Disco is a different album that requires a different mindset, but none the lesser appreciation of music.
In summary: less punch, more melody.
By trevord
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
If your considering this because you liked Cross proceed with caution. I didn't so was initially disapointed as it doesnt have the heavy bass and typical french electo sound. I've heard it described as more of an electronic Prog rock which isn't far off. Second listen is better. I think this will be more of a grower, maybe trying a bit too hard to be obscure and arty, musical equivilent of remaking favorite childhood programmes without the cheese.
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Now sometimes, rock music can become a little stagnant & predicable, take Steve Harris's & The Darkness 2012 albums as a prime example
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Published 4 months ago by Jimi jac
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Cd plays fine, case was Cracked when it arrived due to it not being packed the best it could, other than that problem this is a great order
Published 6 months ago by RedMoe
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Wow!
Well, not one for long reviews at all so will keep it short.
Got this album today and have listened to it about 6 times already! Gets so much better with each listen! Read more
Got this album today and have listened to it about 6 times already! Gets so much better with each listen! Read more
Published 16 months ago by Readyletsgo
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The Justice of rock
Well....that's something a bit different! Much has been made of the Parisian duo's switch to more rock inspired songs - you can almost picture them sat in their bedroom growing... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Matthew Thomas
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Sophomore Slump
Wow, these guys really fell off hard. 4 years between albums and this is all they could come up with? So mediocre it's almost pathetic. Read more
Published 16 months ago by FrenchMachine
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A grower
I have anticipated this follow up album for a few years and feel very pleased with the acoustic experience it offers. Read more
Published 17 months ago by amexico
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Biggest let down
Oh my goodness, I were so excited about this...........
The singles "Civilization" and "Audio video disco" are the highlights and they're not much cop like. Read more
The singles "Civilization" and "Audio video disco" are the highlights and they're not much cop like. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mr. Dj Ballinger
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great great great
the first album is my favourite dance album ever
initially a bit of a shock - the prog rock/ heavy metal direction
but after several listens its still qwalitee! Read more
initially a bit of a shock - the prog rock/ heavy metal direction
but after several listens its still qwalitee! Read more
Published 18 months ago by kj coleman
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Try all of this..
The negative reviews dragging this album down are silly. You can not compare Justice to anyone. No longer do they present as the angry high pitched mates of Daft Punk. Read more
Published 19 months ago by A. Livingstone
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Briliantly Innovative, but in the same streek
From the very moment i heard "Civilisation" in the Adidas advert, I got excited about this album. Listening to it did not leave me disappointed at all! Read more
Published 19 months ago by Bakor Tayar
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