Cross

Justice

2007

3.27

Rating

21107

Votes

17%

30%

29%

16%

Distribution

Genres: Electronica Styles: Electro House, French House

Album Summary

Cross (stylized as †; titled Justice on digital platforms) is the debut studio album by French electronic music duo Justice. It was first released digitally on 11 June 2007, and later on 18 June through Ed Banger Records and Because Music in most countries and Vice Records in the United States. Recorded during 2005 and 2006 in Paris, Cross was composed as an "opera-disco" album. It features many samples and "microsamples" throughout, with about 400 albums being used as sampled material. The song "D.A.N.C.E." is a tribute to Michael Jackson. French musician Mehdi Pinson appears on "DVNO", and vocalist Uffie appears on "Tthhee Ppaarrttyy". The album was supported by the singles "Waters of Nazareth", "D.A.N.C.E.", "DVNO", "Phantom Pt. II", and "Tthhee Ppaarrttyy". A controversial music video was also released for "Stress". Cross received critical acclaim and was a commercial success, reaching number 11 on the French albums chart and number one on the UK and US dance album charts. The album was nominated for Best Electronic/Dance Album and "D.A.N.C.E." was nominated for Best Dance Recording and Best Video at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards. Cross was later certified gold in the UK on 9 December 2011, for passing shipments of 100,000 copies. As of 2011, sales in the United States have exceeded 134,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. In 2012 it was awarded a diamond certification from the Independent Music Companies Association which indicated sales of at least 200,000 copies throughout Europe.

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Apr 25 2021 Author

This is new to me. I fucking love it! On rare occassions a dance album just grabs me and I fall head over heels in love, this is one of those times. It sounds so BIG. I've listened in the middle of the night, on low volume. I cannot wait to put it on the big music system and go loud. There are a billion samples recognisable throughout, it's funky as hell, and impossible to not dance like a nut to. Love it.

Dec 16 2022 Author

Is there a school in France where they teach kids how to make great electronic music, like The Jean-Michel Jarre School of Synthesis or something? Because from the late nineties into the aughts they were churning out great record after great record: Daft Punk, Air, M83, Justice…it’s almost unreal how consistently great the records coming out of France were. Justice sits squarely on the Daft Punk side of things, with their glitchy, aggressive house music. Cross is definitely stronger in the first half. The tempo gets ratcheted back a little after “Phantom, Pt. II”, but after the aggressive first half a little reprieve is welcome. As the second half goes on, things pick back up with “Stress”, “Waters of Nazareth” and “One Minute to Midnight” ending the record on a high note. Fun to revisit this record, a solid 4/5, even if you’re likely to be glitched-out by the time it’s over.

Feb 22 2023 Author

This album is about 15 minutes too long. They could’ve trashed “The Party” and it would’ve improved the album significantly. It had a strong start but kept getting weaker with each passing song.

Nov 26 2024 Author

Whoa. I have never heard of Justice before and I'm mad about it. This is the type of electronica I like, a little filthy and tons of energy. I hate to reference the only other electronica band I like, but this gives great Daft Punk vibes, great sample usage, funky beats and great composition. I am having a hard time picking a few tracks, every one just hits as good as the last. It really reminds of Mystery Skulls too, which is a great thing.

Jun 20 2023 Author

Well having no idea at all who Justice are, I was worried this would be some kind of American Christian Rock album. Thankfully, it wasn't. What it was, however, was an impenetrable mishmash of various approaches to electronica, that manages to at once suggest the artist(s) are trying to experiment with sounds and to make pop music. The vocal tracks seemed wildly out of place. The whole thing sounds like it's recorded in a single iMac in someone's bedroom. Much of it is exactly the kind of 'doesn't quite work' composition I'd expect to hear from teenagers learning to use software. Whoever programmed the drums seems to be using presets. Then there are unexpected wild flights of self-indulgent slap bass, that are a reminder that these are actually some kind of professional act. Stress is a standout track that made me sit up and listen, and perhaps gave me a context that this is coming from a world view I have no part of, and probably don't want to explore. Which, of course, is ideal, if we assume it's from a younger generation than my own.

Mar 04 2021 Author

still a banger if maybe a tad bloated; generally seems the fewer lyrics the better ("the party" is rough). that's great bass!

Oct 08 2020 Author

One of the first albums I have listened to in a while that made me go "Whoa". So many suburb tracks on this album. "Stress" is incredible as is the infamous "DNCE"

Aug 11 2024 Author

It’s a vibe and if I was hot and sweaty and drunk at a festival or something I would really vibe this. Instead I’m hot and sweaty and sober at home so I mostly liked it

Jun 10 2023 Author

I don't know what to say about this, other than the fact that it was frightfully repetitive and dull as hell. This is a very poor attempt at I don't know what to call this abortion. They need to never pick instruments up again. ever.

Feb 01 2021 Author

This is the album that got in interested in Electronic music, every song is perfect, with there was a six stars option.

Nov 09 2021 Author

An electronic album that rocks - always found this a very solid album with some 5* tracks, in particular DVNO and Stress are great. Shame there is not much more French techno/house music in the list (Abstraxion, Romulus, Rone, Worakls etc etc)

Sep 30 2022 Author

Absolute garbage-tier electronic music. It makes my ears hurt

Oct 26 2021 Author

Unlistenable. Undanceable.

Feb 01 2021 Author

They clearly just discovered the sound effects on their electronic keyboard. Lazer noises galore. I thought this was going to have at least aged poorly, but its from 2007!!

Jan 17 2025 Author

Do you like EDM? Do you like beautiful composition? Do you like spicey bass lines? This shit is candy for your ears!!!!!!!!! First time hearing this group, but it won't be my last. Do yourself a favor and start listening to good music. You're welcome. 4.9 out of 5

Feb 01 2021 Author

Love me some Justice. Will forever listen to them.

Oct 22 2020 Author

This is new to me and much better than I expected -- electronic duo from France, with rock/metal/funk influence.

Sep 29 2021 Author

The video for Stress is certainly very disturbing & makes an impact in the way it was intended to. That apart, for someone of my era I like a surprising amount of electronic & dance music & I'm sure there are many undiscovered gems still waiting for me but this incoherent cacophony isn't one of them.

Jul 07 2025 Author

there are some instances in which i can forgive the french, and usually those instances involve synths

Nov 26 2024 Author

Rarely does a band drop a 5 star debut album and then get BETTER from there but that’s the trajectory for Justice. I hope there’s more of them on this list. This album is the answer to the question “What if Daft Punk had continued putting out music like their first few albums?”

Feb 11 2021 Author

Brilliant album. Reminds me of uni. A gateway to French dance and electronica.

Jun 15 2021 Author

Give me a big throwback to Homework/Discovery era Daft Punk, and I am absolutely loving it. I was almost set on giving this album a 5, but wow, the song The Party was so bad it lost the album an entire star for me.

Nov 18 2022 Author

Rubbish. Painful.

Jul 20 2021 Author

Such a bizarre electronic album. Continuing to solidify my lack of taste in the genre. Was ready for it to end. 1.7/10

Apr 27 2021 Author

Never heard of this band before. "I'll just listen while I'm in the gym", I thought. Wham! First track couldn't have been more apt for the situation. It's great to workout to but I didn't even recognise the genre, never mind the track, so had to look them up to find out what sort of 'music' this is - but I was none the wiser, really. Eurobollocks maybe? Downhill all the way after the first track - I don't dance so this is hopeless. Confirmed all my prejudices about dance music though, so I'm glad I listened to it. Nul points from me.

Feb 09 2026 Author

Daft punk dared to ask the question on their divisive 2005 album Human After All: what if dance music hurt to listen to and it was badass? Although the punks crafted a project that not everyone enjoyed, the fellow Frenchmen Justice proved naught two years later that yes, that is in fact a good idea and is badass.

Jan 30 2026 Author

Justice cooked so hard they made me excited to look at a cross

Jul 10 2025 Author

Take Daft Punk's Discovery and Human After All, stick them in a blender and crank the volume up to 11. Proof that derivative =/= bad.

Jan 23 2025 Author

Legendary, timeless album. It's a feat that this even exists, and it's something that has a magic to it that has not yet been replicated. Every song is stellar and unique.

Jan 23 2025 Author

Raw pure emotion. One of my all time favorites

Jan 17 2025 Author

Easily among my top 5 albums of all time, one that I've heard front to back hundreds of times. The transitions and overall journey never gets old, and it's still crazy to me how drastically underrated Justice is. Also it could be my furry brainrot, but the entire last half of DVNO sounds like meowing :3

Jan 17 2025 Author

damn 2007? this has been in regular rotation for years. certified classic.

Dec 19 2024 Author

Very formative album for me when I was younger. Love this one

Mar 14 2022 Author

Not my usual genre, but this was very catchy and engaging, which I don't usually get out of electronic music. Loved it and will check out more of their music!

Feb 18 2021 Author

MY FAVORITE

Mar 13 2026 Author

i had dance on a playlist and my mom asked if it was mickey mouse clubhouse

Mar 05 2026 Author

mostly fun, top 1001 album worthy though? questionable

Feb 21 2026 Author

Very Daft Punk-y, and by extension, something else that doesn't really excite me. I can appreciate the busy electronics and wall of noise and the guest rappers inject some much needed variety, but overall, just fine. Nothing I would put on by choice, but I wouldn't be offended if it someone else put it on.

Feb 18 2026 Author

Aggressive compression and distorted basslines define the album’s identity, pushing everything toward maximum impact. The hooks are immediate and designed for physical response rather than subtle appreciation. Over time, though, the constant intensity can flatten the emotional range. It’s effective in its chosen lane, but that lane is relatively narrow, which keeps it from feeling fully rounded.

Feb 11 2026 Author

Some nice ear candy here, but sort of seemed surface level/not cohesive when compared to other records in the genre. I had fun in parts though, and that's worth something.

Aug 10 2024 Author

Already love DANCE, so I’m excited to hear the rest. Well, I still like that one song, but that’s it for me. 3/5

Mar 20 2021 Author

It's Daft Punk, but compressed and distorted to hell. Grading on a curve and giving a 3 because it's a dance album that only made me want to play in traffic like four times. Best track: D.A.N.C.E.

Mar 26 2026 Author

guys I fear I am not an electronica girly

Mar 23 2026 Author

I can't get into this genre, or maybe this is just a crappy band.

Mar 13 2026 Author

I can smell the flavoured vodka and excessive bronzer

Mar 13 2026 Author

I absolutely despise the vocals. I absolutely despise D.A.N.C.E. If the entire album was like that it would be a 1 for sure. The only thing saving it are the purely intrumental parts that have that nice distortion

Mar 12 2026 Author

At the risk of sounding like a square, I did not get this album. Frequently a bit boring though I will admit some parts did get me kinda hyped. I enjoyed “Genesis” and the first half of “Let There Be Light” quite a bit. Then “D.A.N.C.E.” I found the vocals to be pretty grating although the instrumentals still pretty good. The next few tracks kinda blurred together a bit for me. Then “The Party” and especially “DVNO” again had some really annoying vocals, though the bass line near the end of “DVNO” absolutely slapped. “Stress” was aptly named though I don’t really understand why anyone would want to listen to it. I think there’s some Mussorgsky reference. Then the last two tracks are pretty good. On a second listen I liked some bits of liked the first time a bit less; but I did kinda get “Stress” a bit more.

Mar 12 2026 Author

One Phantom is not awful enough so they had to do two.

Mar 10 2026 Author

Temu Daft Skrillex

Mar 06 2026 Author

Cool beats. Not my thing, but good for working/ no lyrics

Mar 06 2026 Author

I've always liked D.A.N.C.E. so I had high hopes for this one, but it ended up sort of sucking.

Mar 04 2026 Author

idk it isn't bad but it also isn't horrible. listening to the whole album at once was a bit much for me. but will definitely keep this album in mind.

Mar 01 2026 Author

This album is way too long to be the same electronic instrumental shit. It wouldn’t be that bad but once again it’s just too long for the kind of music it is. Favorite song: D.A.N.C.E. Second favorite: Valentine

Feb 26 2026 Author

I quite like bands like Daft Punk, who are certainly in the same ballpark as Justice on this album. I don’t mind this, but I’m not feeling it’s adding much to the genre that’s not been heard a number of times already.

Feb 22 2026 Author

Please no more French electronica albums

Feb 19 2026 Author

i wasn’t wherever this was

Feb 18 2026 Author

Daft punk Toxic Avenger style stuff.

Feb 13 2026 Author

I enjoyed the first bit of the album, but fell off as the sound became harder towards the end. I can understand why this may have helped define electronic music, but not my cup of tea.

Feb 01 2026 Author

The Good: We get justice!!! The Bad: It is linked to a cross… The Ugly: Finding out we’ve been duped into EMD… I really tried to like this… I really did… more than anything so that I won’t look like a whining old bastard who just can’t get into the music of the younger peoples… Then I put things into perspective, to realize that people born the year this was released will soon be 20 years old… now I really am an old bastard. Anyway, not my cup of tea…. there were moments of “this is perfectly fine for a road-trip” but then the next tune would kick in and I would be wanting to hit the skip button… Will not give this 1*, could even give it 3*, but out of spite will give it 2*

Jan 28 2026 Author

I really didn't enjoy most of this. I like electronic music in general terms, but this is just all a bit much – all a bit full on. I'm sure it's really technically significant and everything, but not really for me. Not entirely terrible, so it avoids one star.

Jan 25 2026 Author

Not my scene and started off ok, but just got annoying after a while

Sep 07 2022 Author

Sans the inscrutability of Daft Punk or the self seriousness of (I think) Saint Etienne and Beach House but incorporating the hop-and-skip of Avalanches, it's pretty good album-oriented dance music.

Mar 12 2026 Author

it's just fucking mario cart music for an hour straight

Mar 06 2026 Author

Couldn’t get through it

Mar 05 2026 Author

Bad

Feb 18 2026 Author

They walked so lcd soundsystem could run… but still not my vibe

Feb 08 2026 Author

Not my kind of thing so it's understandable that I wouldn't have loved it. Despite that there's a couple songs I liked

Feb 05 2026 Author

I’ve never heard of this artist. I danced my way through Genesis but never ever ever ever ever want to hear Let There Be Light or Waters of Nazareth again. Ever. Stress…was stressful. Which I guess is the point but whyyyyy would you want to listen to that as music? 😩 I had to fight pretty hard against fast forwarding some of the songs. There were a few four star moments. But there were more negative four star moments…and sometimes both existed in the same song. If I could rate this zero stars I would. Instead I rate it 👵🏼👵🏼👵🏼👵🏼👵🏼

Feb 04 2026 Author

I wonder if anyone rating this above 2 stars was high on drugs because I have trouble believing it’s possible to enjoy thiswithout a shitload of LSD in your system I dont like to say this because I understand music is subjective but here it goes: this is crap

Feb 01 2026 Author

Sounds like a malfunctioning microwave.

Jan 30 2026 Author

Make it stop!!

Dec 01 2025 Author

Are you trying to tell me people listen to this on purpose? And enjoy it?

Mar 25 2026 Author

All atmosphere, vibes, and imagination. Loved it.

Mar 24 2026 Author

That was great! Definitely going to be listening to that on my bicycle Rave rides this summer

Mar 24 2026 Author

I usually don’t like electronic music, but I guess I have a thing for French duos, because these guys and Daft Punk are the two exceptions. On this album, you never know what’s coming next. The combination of hundreds of different samples from a huge variety of styles gives this album a super unique feel that is still incredibly catchy and danceable.

Mar 23 2026 Author

This album is such a treat. From beginning to end it hits with sharp, glitchy beats and incredibly fun and catchy mixes of a heavy dose of house and disco, combined with influences of metal, prog and rock. But make no mistake, this is a French House album through and through, with, in my opinion, something for everyone to enjoy. Catchy highlights like D.A.N.C.E. and DVNO, or the prog-influenced funk-fiesta Phantom Pt. I and Pt. II duo, which are not long after being followed by the intense and sweeping Stress. I am a little biased I suppose, since I am very familiar with Justice's work, but for me, this record hits all the right spots. It's an amazing hallmark in the history of French House, putting the genre (along with Daft Punk) on the world stage. 5/5.

Mar 19 2026 Author

Instant fav <3 still fresh after all these years

Mar 19 2026 Author

Nostalgia and good beats combined

Mar 19 2026 Author

Just love this record. It's so fun from start to finish. Love that bass sound. Love the hard rock elements mixed up into the funky electronic packaging. Some great vocal elements to make it feel fresh among the instrumentals. Love it

Mar 05 2026 Author

Reminiscent of ENA soundtrack. Makes me want to download the game to play it(I should) Something about this album cover told me I was going to be in one hell of a listening experience and that thing was right. Something here is very also reminiscent of Daft Punk. This song is what I've been needing for a while. D.A.N.C.E, Phantom I & II and Stress are impeccable. Waters of Nazareth is suitably heavenly.

Mar 04 2026 Author

Amazing

Mar 03 2026 Author

Favorite Track: D.A.N.C.E.

Mar 03 2026 Author

Such a solid debut record. Justice is great. I'm sad I missed them at last year's Kilby Block Party. Been reading about their influence on the indie dance scene which has been really interesting. I dig the glitchy sound. It makes for especially fun dancing. My only issue with it is that it feels a bit dated. I love the song transitions. The whole album flows really well.

Mar 03 2026 Author

This album is incredible. I think I just wasn't ready for it when it came out in 2007. I do remember going to indie dance shows (Seve vs. Evan, HelloGoodbye, Clap Your Hands, The Brobecks) at the time of this record but none of them really went full send like JUSTICE did. So it was hard for me to groove to at the time. I definitely know the big songs on here. D.A.N.C.E and DVNO but most of this I hadn't listened to since Listening today, I'm pretty blown away by this. Really cool dance songs. Fun mixes, its playful and weird. Heavy and soft. Its really really cool.

Feb 25 2026 Author

own

Feb 19 2026 Author

One of my favourites.

Feb 16 2026 Author

Love this album saw them love twice a decade a part. Hard to capture the magic..girls love kt

Feb 16 2026 Author

For an album that comes from the same year as me, it holds up extremely well. Every song in the album holds a different tone, and is essentially unique in their own way. I love each and every one of the songs. This truly deserves 5 stars.

Feb 13 2026 Author

LOVED THIS ALBUM IN 2007. LOVE THIS ALBUM NOW.

Feb 05 2026 Author

Instant classic, absolute bangers throughout, easy 5 stars.

Feb 05 2026 Author

a real certified Classic right here. it's been a while since i've last heard it, so this was relatively fresh to me. "genesis" is an astoundingly good opener track which is such a clear inspiration for a lot of other electro house. can't say i love every track though! i completely forgot "the party" or "DVNO" existed for instance, both of which i dislike. i don't think the addition of a vocal track works to the same degree that it does in something like "D.A.N.C.E" which to me feels more in harmony. outside of the opener and maybe "waters of nazareth" (LOVE how distorted it is), "stress" might be my favourite because it's kinda giving drakengard 1 OST. strong praise there. it's aptly named because i really love the frantic paranoid energy carried through. dare i even say it's kind of horny? maybe that says too much about me. anyway, this album slaps.

Feb 02 2026 Author

6/5 this album slaps

Feb 01 2026 Author

Electro house.

Jan 31 2026 Author

Instant 5, this album is in my top albums of all time. It’s just so stellar.

Jan 29 2026 Author

A bullet out of Europe to bring back the French Revolution to the masses

Jan 29 2026 Author

our ('70s born) '70

Jan 23 2026 Author

im very biased about this one.well im biased about all my 5's probably

Jan 23 2026 Author

Banger.

Jan 22 2026 Author

daft punk should hear about these guys !! (jk they probably already know D.A.N.C.E at LEAST lol). phantom was my favorite <3

Jan 18 2026 Author

This is one of the albums I credit with getting me into electronic music! Saw them during this tour and got high out of my mind. Still have a few of the songs in the regular rotation, but haven't listened to it front to back in a while so let's see how this goes. ...Honestly The Party[sic] and Valentine do kinda bring it down slightly, but the rest of this album freaking kicks. Oh, and if you haven't watched the video for DVNO do yourself a favor. 4.5 rounded up because Genesis is one of the bangers of all time.