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Monday, 14 August 2006 04:26

Papineau’s storm is sporadic, with extremes that border the passive, returning to melodic drones and harmonies that echo throughout the entire album.

Electronica is fast becoming a loosely defined genre when it comes to style, collaboration, execution, etc. However, throw the names Imogen Heap, Tori Amos, Mono, or Björk into the mix, and a bit more definition will surface. There’s a wave of female electronica coming our way, and Lisa Papineau’s debut album Night Moves coasts to the forefront with a fierceness that is violent and captivating.

With a turbulent childhood of constant scrutiny from peers and teachers, Papineau decided to immerse herself in the flute and oboe. Years later, manager Tyler Bates would bring Papineau’s music to the attention of Tori Amos and her manager, Arthur Spivak. Papineau would become the first signed artist to Amos and Spivak’s imprint label with Atlantic Records.

Amos’ influence is seen throughout Night Moves, predominantly on the second track, “Shuckling. Jiving,” which hints of “Siren” and “Spacedog” throughout the intense and electric five minutes of pure, unmitigated violent screeches and synthesizers. Papineau’s storm is sporadic, with extremes that border the passive, returning to melodic drones and harmonies that echo throughout the entire album. Night Moves unapologetically declares its presence, inviting enough to stick around without over kill. Papineau is an artist to watch, and a welcome ingredient for those of us who consider Frou Frou and fire a recipe for musical intrigue.

RIYL: Imogen Heap, Tori Amos, Did

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