Hyperdrama [2 LP]

by Justice

Overview

Ever since their early singles, Justice have challenged expectations, and on Hyperdrama, they show no sign of stopping. Given that eight years separate this album and its predecessor, Woman, it could be assumed that Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay were ready to take dancefloors by storm once again, but on Hyperdrama, atmosphere is king. The duo recorded the album at de Rosnay's home studio, and it often sounds like dance music for a night in; on "Dear Alan," vinyl-like crackles permeate drifting clouds of synths and intricate bass. At other times, the album feels strangely distant, like music coming from a club a few blocks away, as on the aptly named "Afterimage," where RIMON's breathily pretty vocals heighten the track's overall wispiness. Tame Impala brings enough presence to both "Neverender" and "One Night/All Night" to lend some momentum to their blurry grooves. Justice dials up the energy when Miguel comes in loud and clear on the new jack-tinged "Saturnine" and Thundercat presides over the moody disco-funk of "The End," while "Generator"'s looming synth riffs, choppy textures, and rolling beats show that they can reinvigorate their signature style without relying on played-out buildups and breakdowns. ~ Heather Phares

Product Details

Release Date:	04/26/2024
Label:	Because Music
UPC:	5056556133704
Rank:	897

Tracks

Disc 1

1. Neverender
2. Generator
3. Afterimage
4. One Night/All Night
5. Dear Alan
6. Incognito

Disc 2

7. Mannequin Love
8. Moonlight Rendez-vous
9. Explorer
10. Muscle Memory
11. Harpy Dream
12. Saturnine
13. The End

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Justice   Primary Artist