It is unbelievable that Visions, a phenomenal and complex pop album steeped with lush electronica, is a solo project. Montreal–based Claire Boucher was widely buzzed about after two of her prodigious tracks, “Genesis” and “Oblivion,” found early web exposure. Boucher's production of inorganic robo–beats hollows a deep space for her unique voice that is somehow both childlike and prophetic. A wide range of influences are at play, from Madonna to K–Pop, but Boucher is certainly no copycat. The eclectic ways she manipulates, loops and layers her vocal tracks convey true talent. This is the most exciting album yet to come out in 2012.
5/5 Stars
