Junior (Röyksopp album)

Junior is the third studio album by Norwegian electronic music duo Röyksopp, released on March 23, 2009 by Wall of Sound. Departing from the instrumental focus of their previous album, The Understanding, Junior places a greater emphasis on vocals. The album features collaborations with several guest vocalists including Robyn, Anneli Drecker, Lykke Li, and Karin Dreijer Andersson of The Knife.

Junior is characterized by its upbeat, synth-pop influenced sound, a contrast to the more ambient and downtempo style of their earlier work. The album's title reflects this energetic and youthful direction. Key themes explored within the album include love, relationships, and the complexities of modern life, often viewed through a lens of playful irony.

The album spawned several successful singles, including "Happy Up Here," "The Girl and the Robot" (featuring Robyn), and "This Must Be It" (featuring Karin Dreijer Andersson). Junior received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its catchy melodies, strong vocal performances, and overall sense of fun. It achieved commercial success, charting in numerous countries and further solidifying Röyksopp's position as leading figures in the electronic music scene. A companion album, Senior, which returned to a more ambient and instrumental sound, was released in 2010.