# New Royksopp’s Album "Junior" Triumphs Swedish Pop with Techno Twist

- Link: https://indierockcafe.com/2009/03/new-royksopps-album-junior-triumphs-swedish-pop-with-techno-twist/
- Published: 2009-03-16T09:12:00-04:00
- Author: Max Hammer

[[At first I wasn’t impressed. Strange how that happens on first listen with albums
that on second listen reveal their relevancy. The upcoming release from Royksopp’s
titled Junior (due out March 24), offers a fine collection of dance-driven pop with
lush vocals and tight arrangements and moments of ambient genius. Although Royksopp’s
music is not so much my thing – it’s a bit too Madonna-esque for my tastes, Junior
has some standout tracks.

Sounding more like Swedish charged pop, Junior features infectuous dance beats, 
intricate mixes and spot on vocals like are found on tracks like “Tricky Tricky”.
This is sure to be a memorable track. The heavy and slow flows of evolving keyboard
arrangements on the instrumental “Silver Cruiser” would be perfect in a movie sequence.
The opening track “It’s What I Want” is reminiscent of the new wave sound of the
80s draped in a 2009 dance track.

Also, “This Must Be It” is another catchy, awesomely arranged and executed track
and will likely be playing in clubs worldwide not long from now. “One Vision” oozes
with techno grinds, digs and curls that remind me of Daft Punk at times. All in 
all, Royksopp fans, your Norweigen peeps haven’t let you down. This will be one 
of the biggest dance/techno pop albums of 2009.

“Tricky Tricky” – Royksopp from Junior
Get the album from the band’s website

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