SO THIS IS GOODBYE - JUNIOR BOYS
Junior Boys’ newest effort is a winner if solely thanks to the bittersweet, catchy, funky and tastefully melodic “In the Morning,” a collaboration with Mouse on Mars’ Andi Toma. The duo’s sophomore set, “So This Is Goodbye,” is yet another exercise in cold, understated dance music, populated with Jeremy Greenspan’s sexy murmur and minimal synths and beats. The new wave-synths of the Simply Red-ish “Count Souvenirs,” the surreal beat of “First Time” and the long instrumental interlude in opener “Double Shadow” prove that the crew takes risks. This release is comparable to 2004’s stunning “Last Exit” in that every song has its own merits yet feels part of a greater whole. Billboard
