Deux
Humpty Dumpty, 2025
9/10
A Belgium outfit with an interesting take on pop music, Paradoxant aren’t easy to classify but sure are easy to enjoy across these fusion filled 9 tracks.
“La Disparation” opens with dense drumming and waves of prettiness surrounded by rhythm, and “Calypso” follows with Ambroos de Schepper’s strategic saxophone amid the melodies, stylish mood and soulful singing.
In the middle, the fluid guitar of “Jamais San Personne” uses yelped vocals and a thick rhythm section for the firm gestures, while “FM” relies on Ben Bertrand’s bass clarinet that helps cultivate a more mysterious setting that’s cinematic.
Residing close to the end, “Temps Libre” offers a rich and textured album highlight that’s cautious but still playful in its global pop demeanor, and “Aubade” exits with dense buzzing that segues into dreaminess and plenty of artistic qualities that are colorful and intimate.
A sonically engaging experience that doesn’t shy away from grooves, the indie, electronica, krautrock and atypical pop presence makes every tune unique and exciting.
Travels well with: Pollyanna- Man Time Deluxe; Druugg- Lost