Parisian duo Justice (Gaspard Auge and Xavier de Rosnay) are accruing daily comparisons to another French electronica pair known for infectious, innovative electro.rock.disco, in Daft Punk. Obviously influenced by the famed duo (My guess is even if you're not a fan of music you've heard Around The World), Justice leans heavily on brazen synth chunks and lines and staccato drum kit loops on the repetitive yet unforgettable title track from their debut EP, Waters of Nazareth.
Waters Of Nazareth is an EP released in 2005 and the re-release includes three additional remixes, two of which are the remixed titled song. This tune was spun out by numerous deejays and caught up the rest of Europe with their name, getting the best video at MTV Europe Music Awards this year. (The band was not present and the award was accepted by the video’s director So_Me whose speech was famously interrupted by Kanye West who proclaimed that he should have won the award.)
Justice have been signed to complete a mix for the FabricLive series in 2007, and their as-yet untitled debut artist album is due to be released on Ed Banger Records in April 2007. The album will be preceded by the "D.A.N.C.E." EP, which will feature the track "Phantom", which I've graciously included a track for your listen.
I've included some mp3 links below, so you can decide for yourself about the Daft Punk influence, but I think it's pretty obvious. Just right click, and save target as and you're well on your way to rocking out! Enjoy, and yeah, pick up the LP. And if you're still feeling that Christmas generosity. Send me some new vinyl.
Justice-Phantom
Justice Vs Simian-We Are Your Friends
Warning: This song will be stuck in your head for days.
Justice-Waters of Nazareth
There's a fine line between hypnotic and repetitive, and this song straddles it brilliantly.
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