M83 is back!The french electronic band led by Anthony Gonzalez hits their 7th studio full lengthwith Junk. It’s been 4 years since their last studio album (2011’s critically acclaimed Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming), and M83have certainly done a lot of growing and evolving with their sound. Right from the get go,Junkis a divisive shift in styles from Hurry Up –though still heavily influenced by 80’s nostalgia. Inspired by throwback tv shows like Who’s The Boss and Punky Brewster, Gonzalez taps into that 80”s vibe in a major way with funkysynth pop, waitingroom muzak, power pop ballads, even tapping legendary shredder Steve Vai for a guitar solo. Check the sound on “Do It, Try It,” “Go!,” “Bibi The Dog,” “Moon Crystal,” “Tension,” “Road Blaster,” “The Wizard,” “Time Wind” with Beck, and more.

• ‘galaxy blue’ colored double vinyl pressing
• custom etching on side D
• printed inner sleeves
• limited edition
• original release year: 2016
• music label: Mute 2025

reviewed by Fry Guy 04/2016