Justice drop original demo of 2007 hit 'D.A.N.C.E'
Celebrating 15 years since the release of the duo's seminal debut album '†'
Justice have dropped the previously unheard original demo of their 2007 single 'D.A.N.C.E', as part of a new EP 'D.A.N.C.E (extended)'.
The Parisian duo have dropped the demo to celebrate 15-years since the release of their seminal debut record '†' — which was released on June 11 2007.
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Composed as an "opera disco" album, '†' (or "cross") is renowned for its use of sampling — with 400 pieces of audio layered throughout the 12-track record. Originaly released on Ed Banger, '†' went on to be certified gold in the UK, selling 100,000 copies, and recieved a GRAMMY nomination for Best Electronic/Dance Album.
The new EP not only features the demo, but also a live version of the track, and extended cut as well as a series of remixes from producers such as Stuart Price, Jackson, MSTRKRFT and Alan Braxe & Fred Falke.
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Full tracklist here:
1. 'D.A.N.C.E.'
2. 'D.A.N.C.E.' (Demo)
3.'D.A.N.C.E.' (Radio Edit)
4. 'D.A.N.C.E.' (Extended)
5. 'B.E.A.T.'
6. 'D.A.N.C.E.' (Stuart Price Remix)
7. 'D.A.N.C.E'. (Jackson Remix)
8. 'D.A.N.C.E.' (Live Version)
9. 'D.A.N.C.E.' (MSTRKRFT Remix)
10. 'D.A.N.C.E.' (Alan Braxe & Fred Falke Remix)
'D.A.N.C.E. (Extended)' EP by Justice is out now via Ed Banger Records / Because Music, you can listen here.
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