Audio, Video, Disco (studio album) by Justice (FR)

At first I was disappointed, like most, that this wasn't as game changing as their cross debut. But upon later listens, I learned to appreciate it as a solid body of electronic/disco work. They could never do what they did the first time around. They influenced a whole new genre(s) and generation of music. Here, they just kept doing what they love and didn't try anything too crazy, played it safe. And that's actually okay sometimes.

From zdwyatt 10/23/2013 20:25

When Justice debuted, the easiest way to describe them was "like Daft Punk, but heavier." It was electronic music of the variety that favored synth melodies peaking with a heavy bass drop. But where Daft Punk seemed more technicolor, Justice was all darkness. So now, the easiest way to describe Audio, Video, Disco is to say it's "like Justice, but with way more guitar." Parts of this album are absolutely huge; I defy you not to drum along.

From MusicViaTim 06/21/2012 01:18

B-

From covecove 12/01/2011 16:31

This album is a brutal phenom!!!, I bought it by accident beacuse I kind of enjoyed D.A.N.C.E. plus I liked the cover and it blew my mind. It's more than just the brutal energy it has, at some points the mixture of their sound with guitar riffs out of nowhere and the magnificent voices remind me of great experimental acts like Daft Punk (certain songs of the Discovery) and a particular act called Ratatat (the first half of the album is like the twin brother of their album "Classics"), in a couple of weeks this has become one of my faves this year, it has no week points and just keeps going, amazing surprise...

From ShaneSpear 10/14/2011 12:47

It only took me two and a half spins to really get into this album. For people expecting Cross 2.0, you're going to be let down a little, but for people who are looking for a little change from their artists after a four year layover, I think this will be right up your alley. Justice breaks out the guitars in this one, especially in the second half of the album. The track Newlands sounds like something AC/DC or The Who might have produced in their day (maybe not in the vocals, but in the music for sure.) Parade leans more towards rock as well. However, for those who still need their hard electronic fix, there's the hit track Civilization and the awesome Canon, which might be the best song on the whole thing. The only knock I have on the album is just how much you can point out how it sounds like other artists. Air, Daft Punk, Gorillaz (Re: Canon), and even Beach Boys at parts. But that's a minor quibble. Overall, this is one of the strongest albums of the year.