"Vanessa" by Montreal art-popper Grimes (and D'Eon compatriot) is a delightfully Lolita-esque track that is one-third J-Pop, one-third 90s pop star (via Natalie Imbruglia) and one-third Euro-disco soul. Like D'Eon's "Transparancy," it's the clear standout on her half of their Darkbloom split.
It starts out innocently enough, Claire Boucher lures you in with her coo purring, "oh, I've been waiting definitely." Things take a twisted turn a la the Brothers Grimm and Grimes settles into a smooth groove with a melody that reminded me of ring around the rosy, Boucher singing, " hey hey wanna play baby I can go." Reverb has never sounded this slinky. "Vanessa" is invitingly manipulating and catchy as hell.
Listen:
Grimes-"Vanessa"
Look:
Grimes on myspace
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