Oyster

by Heather Nova

Overview

In some ways, Heather Nova is more talented than many of her female singer/songwriter contemporaries. She has an appealing voice, strong lyrics, and memorable melodies -- that is, when she delivers. Unfortunately, many of her albums are uneven, with Nova delivering the goods as often as she misses the mark. The best moments on her second album, Oyster, rank among her very best work, demonstrating that she can pull off ballads, guitar pop, and hard rock with equal aplomb. The rest of the album isn't so much bad as it is bland, offering lesser versions of the good stuff. Certainly, Nova makes Oyster worth exploring -- it's just a little frustrating that the entire album doesn't deliver on the promise of its best moments. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	08/15/1995
Label:	Work Group / Sony Music Distribution
UPC:	0074646711323
Rank:	101843

Tracks

1. Walk This World
2. Heal
3. Island
4. Throwing Fire at the Sun
5. Maybe an Angel
6. Sugar
7. Truth and Bone
8. Blue Black
9. Walking Higher
10. Light Years
11. Verona
12. Doubled Up

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Heather Nova   Primary Artist,Vocals,Guitar (Acoustic)
Hossam Ramzy   Percussion
Youth   Bass
Nadia Lanman   Cello
Dean McCormick   Drums,Percussion
Bobby Thompson   Drums
Gareth Thomas   Bass
David Ayers   Bass,Guitar (Electric),Guitar (12 String)

Technical Credits

Paul Rabiger   Engineer
Heather Nova   Composer
Youth   Producer
Felix Tod   Producer
Christopher Marc Potter   Engineer
David Bianco   Engineer