I Thought You Disappeared

Madeon featuring Kyan “You’re On”

Madeon’s bright, hyperactive pop reminds me of two very specific things – the sound of Daft Punk’s classic Discovery, which they abandoned in favor of lush overly literal ’70s pastiche, and the sort of post-EDM pop that is licensed to death in ads and tv bumpers. I’m sure “You’re On” has already been used in this way, and maybe I haven’t encountered it yet or have but don’t quite remember. But that sort of ubiquity isn’t a damning thing – if anything, it guarantees that in time, this is the sound people will reference when they want to immediately remind you of the early 2010s. “You’re On” is an exceptionally well made song, and a fine example of its sub-genre. The track would work very well as an instrumental, and the chopped vocal samples are enough of a hook to make a great song before you even factor in the pop song layered over top of it. Kyan’s vocals may feel a bit anonymous, but he meshes with the tonality of the track very well, so all these hooks and melodies merge into one big joyful burst of treble.

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