Heather Nova

Oyster

Poetic and Raw

Review Score:

(10/10)
Think Lilith Fair with an edge...

I was first captivated by "Truth and Bone," with its lush, soaring sound and fresh, poetic lyrics. But soon came to love the entire CD. There's a rawness here that draws you in (which is missing on Heather's next CD, "Siren" - still worth the price of admission but with a more produced pop sound). And I discovered that the unusual and vivid metaphors I had noticed in "Truth and Bone" are present in the lyrics of every song on Oyster ("I want two stars for arms like Orion").

Poet Natalie Goldberg describes First Thoughts, "the rugged edge of thought," that are not controlled, censored or logical. These First Thoughts abound in the songs of Heather Nova and create lyrics that are imaginative and new. Her words will resonate in your mind just as her angelic voice and unforgettable music will resonate in a deep place in your soul.

There are many tracks on this CD that I would recommend, particularly "Walk This World" (an upbeat, radio-friendly rock song), "Island" (a powerful, intense song about abuse), and "Maybe an Angel" (which will send shivers down your spine). But the song I find myself listening to over and over again these days is "Sugar" (a musical journey that defies description... am reminded of Sinead O'Connor's "Troy").

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