Dijon "Absolutely"
"Absolutely" is the debut studio album by American musician Dijon. It was released on November 5, 2021, through R&R and Warner Records.Dijon, a singer from Los Angeles, enjoys traveling and experimenting with different music styles since his previous band Abhi//Dijon split in the mid-2010s. He has recently released a cover of Chaka Khan's "Sweet Thing", a Prince-inspired track, and a folk song featuring Raveena, John C. Reilly, and Dan Reeder. While these songs may seem like diversions, his debut album "Absolutely" shows deliberate direction, with Dijon's pliant, raspy voice leading the record over folk and soul arrangements.
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Dijon, a singer from Los Angeles, enjoys traveling and experimenting with different music styles since his previous band Abhi//Dijon split in the mid-2010s. He has recently released a cover of Chaka Khan's "Sweet Thing", a Prince-inspired track, and a folk song featuring Raveena, John C. Reilly, and Dan Reeder. While these songs may seem like diversions, his debut album "Absolutely" shows deliberate direction, with Dijon's pliant, raspy voice leading the record over folk and soul arrangements.
The album features songs about love and its complications, with Dijon's voice shifting between coos, wails, and murmurs. He avoids using too much processing, giving his vocals a physical and textured quality. The production follows Dijon's lead, with different collaborators contributing to the album's eclectic sound. However, some of the references to Americana feel like stock images and do not offer much insight into the characters' perspectives.
The album shines when Dijon's writing is as vivid as his performances, such as in the song "Talk Down", which tells a story of two people bickering during a car ride. The song captures the tension and dynamic between the two characters without relying on gimmicks or empty provocation.
