single · September 14, 2005

Waters of Nazareth

Justice

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The single that announced Justice to the world, "Waters of Nazareth" delivered a seismic, distorted shockwave that upended electronic dance music. Its abrasive, maximalist sound and raw energy immediately set the duo apart.

• "Waters of Nazareth" was produced by Justice and released by Ed Banger Records in September 2005. The track heavily samples "Melody" by Serge Gainsbourg, using a distorted loop as its main hook. Its abrasive sound and heavy use of distortion were unlike much of the electronic music being released at the time.
• The single was a significant critical success and helped to define the sound of the blog-house era. It was later included on their debut album, † (Cross).
• The track's iconic distorted bassline and aggressive synths became a blueprint for a generation of electronic producers. Its raw sound contrasted with the smoother, more polished productions prevalent in dance music at the time.

Justice is a Parisian electronic duo, famed for their blend of rock and electronic dance music. "Waters of Nazareth" arrived as their debut single, establishing their raw, distorted sound on the burgeoning blog-house scene.