M83 is back! The french electronic band led by Anthony Gonzalez hits their 7th studio full length with Junk. It's been 4 years since their last studio album (2011's critically acclaimed Hurry Up, We're Dreaming), and M83 have certainly done a lot of growing and evolving with their sound. Right from the get go, Junk is 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 funky synth pop, waiting room 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.

• blue colored double vinyl pressing (please note: actual pressing color and packaging may differ from mock-up photo)
• limited edition
• original release year: 2016
• music label: Mute 2025

reviewed by Fry Guy 04/2016