Cross
by Justice
  • Record Label: Vice
  • Release Date: Jul 10, 2007
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 158 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 149 out of 158
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 158
  3. Negative: 7 out of 158

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  1. GuillaumeF
    Apr 8, 2009
    10
    I was nearly crying when listening to the rubbishy Daft Punk's Human After All. Two years later, Justice's Cross made me smile again. There are no highlight here that can come up with Around the World or Digital love (although DVNO and Let there be Light aren't that far), but it's overall better : there's not a single weak track ! It's maybe not quite I was nearly crying when listening to the rubbishy Daft Punk's Human After All. Two years later, Justice's Cross made me smile again. There are no highlight here that can come up with Around the World or Digital love (although DVNO and Let there be Light aren't that far), but it's overall better : there's not a single weak track ! It's maybe not quite innovative, of course, but what it does, it does it very, very well. That deserves a 10 in my opinion.… Expand
  2. SeanP.
    Aug 19, 2007
    10
    Sometimes derivative, sometimes exceptionally original and forward thinking, but always pretty unique and different, and better and more consistent than most music out there. It's one of my favorite electronica albums of the decade, and I'm a fan of Four Tet, Junior Boys, DIzzie Rascal, The Streets, and Caribou.
  3. Overchure
    Oct 31, 2010
    10
    Well... this caught me by suprise. Everyone compares this to Daft Punk, but -here's the shocker- it's not. Every song has it's own feel. The highlights of course are Genesis, D.A.N.C.E., Waters of Nazareth and my favorite, Stress. Every time I listen to each song, I notice new sound I never heard before. A masterful album, hats off to Justice, I'm still in awe.
  4. ligvana.
    Aug 10, 2007
    0
    Daft Punk wannabes. Absolute rubbish. I'd rather strum my pubes
  5. Oligami
    Sep 11, 2007
    4
    It's official: D.A.N.C.E. is the catchiest song of the year. If only the rest of 'Cross' were as Daft Punk-ey...
  6. kenk.
    Aug 16, 2007
    1
    After all, I don
  7. JohnM.
    Jul 11, 2007
    5
    I... just don't get it. I've heard some extraordinary dance music, and this is not consistently engaging. Too many songs just don't break (most notably D.A.N.C.E. and The Party) - they bop along at mid-tempo with vaguely irritating vocals. The interesting dark grungy energy of the first two songs tapers off quickly, reappearing only occasionally, and all you're left I... just don't get it. I've heard some extraordinary dance music, and this is not consistently engaging. Too many songs just don't break (most notably D.A.N.C.E. and The Party) - they bop along at mid-tempo with vaguely irritating vocals. The interesting dark grungy energy of the first two songs tapers off quickly, reappearing only occasionally, and all you're left with is a Human After All remix - and that was a horrible, horrible album.… Expand
  8. Gibbous
    May 11, 2020
    9
    Cross shows the absolute power of GarageBand.

    Best Tracks: Genesis, Let There Be Light, D.A.N.C.E, Phantom, Phantom Pt. II, Valentine, Tthhee Ppaarrttyy, Stress, Waters of Nazareth
    Worst Tracks: DVNO
  9. AdamW
    Sep 17, 2007
    10
    Greatest debut since Daft Punk's 'Homework'. Killer from top to bottom.
  10. NateR.
    Oct 9, 2007
    10
    Quite simply an amazing, pumping, electric album. Too bad only 3 songs have lyrics. Still, Waters of Nazerath and Newjack are sweet beats. Great album to buy.
  11. JoeM.
    Jul 10, 2007
    9
    Loud, analoguey, crunchy-nut dance music. For crunchy-nuts.
  12. MJ88
    Jul 16, 2007
    10
    Entertaining. Insane. Loud. AMAZING.
  13. fezzywiggeeee
    Jul 28, 2007
    10
    do the dance witk your cousins from france - fkw.
  14. MycroftW.
    Jul 7, 2007
    9
    Makes a nice pair with the Digitalism album, set to upset Kanye West for the second year running
  15. Giterdone
    Jul 7, 2007
    8
    Damn good bangin' stuff
  16. TylerM
    Jul 8, 2007
    10
    This album transcends the line between headphones and dance floor in a way that only Justice can. Brilliant.
  17. DecklinW.
    Jul 9, 2007
    10
    blinkin' good stuff for a debut album!
  18. mikef
    Aug 3, 2007
    10
    this is where rock n' roll went. find out or wander - i don't really care what happens to you.
  19. MateuszS.
    Sep 25, 2007
    10
    I agree, amazing samples and rhythm.
  20. JamesW
    Sep 6, 2007
    9
    Why do the French make the best (fun) dance music? I haven't been able to stop listening to this album since I brought it. It is no understatement when I say that this is one of the best dance albums this year. Much, MUCH better than 'From Here We Go Sublime'...
  21. Neutro
    Feb 2, 2008
    8
    I have to disagree with some people.. D A N C E is almost cringeworthy, however - the rest of the album is top notch.
  22. M.C.
    Sep 6, 2008
    9
    Reminds me of Jackson and his Computer Band Awesome...!
  23. ClifC
    May 16, 2009
    8
    While we are all waiting for a REAL come back by Daft Punk, we can enjoy this great album by Justice. Standout tracks: "Let There Be Light", "Stress" and "Waters of Nazareth".
  24. CarlosD
    Jul 10, 2007
    10
    Even from a long time fan with just about every thing they've released - this album is incredibly surprising. Dynamic, musically complex and unpredictable and best of all, sounds nothing like their peers who do nothing but imitate them. True artistry and zeitgeist - this one will be remembered. (except maybe the song with the atrocious Uffie)
  25. RexK
    Jul 13, 2007
    9
    Electronica makes a comeback in 2007. The breaks and the grooves are both grimy and sexy, a provocative combo that will have your muscles twitching and your head spinning in all the right ways. Now start downloading it already.
  26. emanuela
    Jul 23, 2007
    9
    Organic techno with pop-rock flavour! Surprisingly refreshing, ranks best electronic music album of the year, matching LCD SoundSystem's "Sound of Silver"
  27. JohnnyS
    Jul 5, 2007
    9
    This isn't a pop album. This is a sublime musical experience.
  28. [Anonymous]
    Aug 16, 2007
    10
    At times, this album, like so many others have said, sounds like Daft Punk. But that shouldn't be a bad thing. Other times, it's a fairly original style of dance music with hard rock influences. There are so many incredible moments in this album, especially the song "Stress", which is a totally mind-blowing track fit for use in a horror movie or an emergency broadcast test. At times, this album, like so many others have said, sounds like Daft Punk. But that shouldn't be a bad thing. Other times, it's a fairly original style of dance music with hard rock influences. There are so many incredible moments in this album, especially the song "Stress", which is a totally mind-blowing track fit for use in a horror movie or an emergency broadcast test. Aside from "Tthhee Ppaarrttyy", which is questionable, the album is totally solid, and a must have for dance fans. One of the finest releases of 2007, and certainly the best dance release.… Expand
  29. Kidchair
    Aug 29, 2007
    8
    Not a PERFECT record, but next to LCD Soundsystem's "Sounds of Silver," it's the best dance/electronic record of the year. The first bunch of tracks blow your mind, while others don't work quite as well. Still, it's a very solid album and should be liked by any fan of crazy electronic sounds with a dance beat.
  30. Scottie
    Sep 12, 2007
    7
    When I first heard this record, I thought to myself sarcastically, "I wonder if the boys from Justice ever listened to any of the Daft Punk records." True, Justice sounds remarkably like the French house pioneers, but what the duo lacks in vision they make up for in a absolutely solid dance record. Organic and rock-ready, the record is worthy of most of the praise it has received (albeit When I first heard this record, I thought to myself sarcastically, "I wonder if the boys from Justice ever listened to any of the Daft Punk records." True, Justice sounds remarkably like the French house pioneers, but what the duo lacks in vision they make up for in a absolutely solid dance record. Organic and rock-ready, the record is worthy of most of the praise it has received (albeit a touch overrated).… Expand
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Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Drowned In Sound
    80
    Justice know when to curtail the industrial strike and dazzle you with some star-skipping pop-chime, or a warble of gloopy future funk, before tossing you back into the unlit mire.
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  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    60
    Justice? Talent to spare, but that doesn't stop '†' being just another frustrating dance music album.
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  3. Observer Music Monthly
    100
    At its core, Cross is loud, restless, and daring. A creative tour de force, Justice have unleashed an era-defining album for the children of acid house.
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