Heather Nova

Siren

amazing

Review Score:

(10/10)
If I had to pick one cd out of my collection of almost 150 as my favorite, Heather Nova's Siren would be it (Oyster would probably be my second or third). It is the most amazing cd I have ever owned. I love almost every single song and can relate to each one of them. Its something about Heather's visceral lyrics expressed by her incredible voice with the instruments in the background that always seem to echo and complement exactly what the song is about. Heather has the most unbelievable voice. It can be gritty and deep (Blood of Me) and it can be soft and high (London Rain) and it can be anything else in between; and it always sounds beautiful. Heather is rare--a truly talented musician. I would recommend this cd to anyone, in any emotional state. This covers them all. If you need proof that this is an amazing cd, just listen to "Paper Cup" which is the most sadly beautiful song I have ever heard. Who can't relate to the words, "Wishful thinking you might be mine?" That song touches my heart every time I hear it. Other exceptional songs (though they are all brilliant) are "Heart and Shoulder"--which basically lives on the WB now--, "Valley of Sound", "Winterblue", "I'm the Girl" and of course "London Rain", which has become a Dawson's Creek staple. All I can say about Siren is that it blows you away. You listen to it and you are overwhelmed by so many various emotions that it takes your breath away. Not much music today can claim to do that. But Heather Nova is an amazing artist who deserves much more recognition than she gets. I also recommend highly her Oyster cd which is just as incredible as Siren. Listen to "Maybe An Angel", "Island", "Heal", "Truth and Bone", and "Walking Higher" and you will fall in love with Oyster too. Heather Nova is truly one of the most talented artists around today and Siren is the kind of cd you listen to once and can't stop listening to ever again. It becomes a part of you.

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