Justice for all

Precious few bands get the level of praise that Justice’s debut album received.The Observer described it as ‘era defining’ and critics everywhere lavished it with praise.

Its heady mix of cutting edge dancefloor electronica and indie rock attitude endeared it to millions.

The French band, which comprises Gaspard Auge and Xavier de Rosnay, subsequently released Audio, Video, Disco in 2011 but it’s fair to say critics and fans were less enamoured as they indulged a love for prog-rock

Now, five years on, album number three arrives and in sound (and I suspect in response) lies somewhere inbetween their two previous records.

They might have been labelled as ‘era defining’ but they’ve also suffered the slightly less effusive tag of being “everybody’s second favourite French dance duo’’.

But like Daft Punk, the band have the ability, and the tunes, to transcend the ghetto of their musical genre.

Woman sees them unleash an illegal amount of dancefloor dynamite

From opening track (and single) Safe And Sound which, as well as depth charge basslines, boasts a fine line in disco strings.

Even this is trumped by the epic anthem that is Love S.O. S. On Randy, they reveal an ear for a melody that should guarantee a wider audience which contrasts with Heavy Metal on which the duo indulge thier prog-rock inclinations.

Woman is not era defining but it is wonderfully enjoyable. To be in with a chance of winning this album, answer this question: Which Justice song was used for an Adidas ad? Entries to Justice, Nigel Thornton, Peterborough Telegraph, Unex House - Suite B, Bourges Boulevard, Peterborough, PE1 1NG by December9.