Justice - 'Hyperdrama' album review: A Blockbuster Soundtrack for the EDM Throne

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The French duo Justice blends dance, prog-rock, and fresh features in ‘Hyperdrama’ to deliver a cinematic and electrifying album experience.

With the release of ‘Hyperdrama‘, French electronic duo Justice reaffirms their dominance in the EDM scene. Justice, known for their blend of dance and prog-rock, delivers a project reminiscent of a blockbuster movie soundtrack. The duo balanced high-energy tracks for intense scenes with more glittery, celebratory moments. The album opens with ‘Neverender‘, a standout track featuring Kevin Parker of Tame Impala. His psychedelic sound complements Justice’s choppier beats, creating one of the catchiest choruses of the year.

‘Hyperdrama’ stands out for its well-chosen features, like RIMON on the track ‘Afterimage‘. The singer excels with her ethereal vocals blending beautifully with the album’s synth-wave instrumentals. The record showcases Justice’s skill in mixing their traditional sound (‘Dear Alan‘ and ‘Generator‘) with fresh elements. However, the album’s middle section slightly loses focus. Tracks like ‘Muscle Memory‘ and ‘Harpy Dream‘ feel less impactful, though still enjoyable.

Despite this, ‘Hyperdrama’ finishes strong with ‘Saturnine’, which features the RnB singer Miguel delivering an amazing track on the level of the Tame Impala ones. Finally, ‘The End‘, featuring Thundercat, brings a fresh vibe to close the album — This is the end, and I remember this feeling. It’s like I can’t speak and then I feel weak.

Overall, ‘Hyperdrama’ is a fantastic return for Justice, blending their signature style with new sounds that could attract both new listeners and longtime fans. It’s undoubtedly an interesting released this year, solidifying Justice’s place at the top of electronic music.