In 2009 Röyksopp released out, an album dedicated to the 'holadijee' mentality of youth with an emphasis on vocals, accessible melodies and harmonies. Senior is the successor, but can better be called a supplementary, because the end result is incomparable to the predecessor. Senior focuses on aging in a dignified manner and in particular on gaining experience. The Scandinavian duo tries to express
… this through introverted, floating, mysterious music that goes a lot deeper than its predecessor. The guys from Röyksopp advise to listen to Senior in its entirety, as each track is related to the previous and next track. Very daring at a time when everyone's iPod is rudely shuffled, but after listening to Senior you will understand why. It tells a beautiful instrumental story to which everyone can add their own melancholic images. A beautiful CD about aging that is not necessarily intended for the elderly. (AD)more
