M83’s Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming was a glorious exploration of high-gloss dream-pop and cathartic synth-pop. The 2011 album was the band’s breakthrough, building on the strengths of 2008’s Saturdays = Youth. Junk moves in a different, at times kitschier direction, and it lacks Morgan Kibby’s cooing vocals. (Several other female vocalists contribute, however.) The touch … Continue reading Essential New Music: M83’s “Junk”