2012-03-04
Canadian singer/producer, Claire Boucher makes electro-pop on her fourth release (in two years) as Grimes. The liner notes compare her music to that of Enya, TLC, and Aphex Twin. I think that description is right on target. Visions features well-produced vocals with effects a la Enya, sung to a synth soundtrack a la Aphex Twin (or maybe Kraftwerk), and done with a dance pop attitude a la TLC. Rebecca Ruth
OKKERVIL RIVER
The Stage Names
Matthew Ryan
HUSTLE UP STARLINGS
Grant-Lee Phillips
Virginia Creeper
RADIO 4
Stealing of a Nation
THE APPLES IN STEREO
Travelers in Space and Time
ICEBIRD
The Abandoned Lullaby
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