I only recently became familiar with the loopy R&B stylings of Montreal’s Chris Deon, aka D’EON. For days now, my clicking finger has continuously compelled itself to press play on “What We Want to Be” in his embedded music player. I simply cannot help myself. D’EON’s forthcoming debut album Palinopsia may loosely be about the end of world, or an uncertain future. But I’m not to sure about this song. “What We Want to Be” exudes optimism. No one can dare deny the foot-tapping — and, ahem, booty-shaking — grooves that pleasantly flow in, out, and around your brain’s pleasure center for the song’s entirety. The track’s timeless sentiment also proves undeniable. I am in full agreement with Chris Deon. We really can choose what we want to be.
D’eon, “What We Want to Be” (Palinopsia, Hippos in Tanks)
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Words: Marc Picciolo
Palinopsia will be available soon on Hippos in Tanks.
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