D’eon / Grimes: Darkbloom Vinyl LP

Sought-after release from Grimes finally back in print! Originally released in 2011, DarkbloomfindsClaire Bouchersplittingsides withfellow Montreal artist D’eontoexplore realmsof experimentalavant-pop.It would be the release just before Grimes breakout Visions (released the following year in 2012) and you can hearhintsof her signature soundforming on tracks like “Vanessa” and “Crystal Ball.” Also includes darker toneslike “Orphia” and “Urban Twilight,” plus ambient moodson “Hedra” that give some depth to the release. D’eon’s side is also definitely worth checking out with highlights including the infectious”Transparency,” “Thousand Mile Trench,” and “Tongues.” Comes in full pic sleeve with digital download included.

• official reissue
• digital download included
• music label: Arbutus Records 2016

reviewed by Robson Fry 05/2016