- Audio CD (July 16 2002)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Outside Music
- ASIN: B00006DXWX
- Other Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #57,545 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Symphonic |
| 2. Beautiful Things |
| 3. Northern Holiday |
| 4. Free |
| 5. Young Rebel |
| 6. Siamese Star |
| 7. Lonestar |
| 8. Christopher |
| 9. Divine Like You |
| 10. East Coast Angel |
| 11. Green Goodnight |
Product Description
Amazon.ca
Some of the magic melody dust from her last album must have rubbed off on this one: Emm Gryner's first disc of new material since her covers record Girl Versions finds the Ontario singer-songwriter in top form. Where past releases like Science Fair have been somewhat spotty, sparkling tunes are the rule rather than the exception on Asianblue. Indeed, the disc doesn't hit a snag until the somewhat dull eighth track, "Christopher," while "Young Rebel," "Northern Holiday," and "Beautiful Things" all boast the kind of radio-perfect melodies Sheryl Crow would sell her flared pants for. Often piano-based, with just enough programming to remind us we're in the post-Beck world of contemporary pop, the songs are full and richly melodic, offering new pleasures with repeated listenings--even the sad songs, like "Lonestar," say so much. This is the sound of Gryner hitting her stride, and it is a beautiful thing. --Shawn Conner
Album Description
2002 album finds the Canadian singer/songwriter collaborating with producer Wally Gagel (Folk Implosion, Eels, The Rolling Stones), long-time childhood friend Daniel Burns & Sheryl Crow/Oasis keyboard guru, Mike Rowe. On Asian Blue Gryner combines the pop sensibility of the 80's music she was raised on with the more stripped-down approach to recording she has come to favor to create an album of emotional highs & lows. From the biting but catchy 'Beautiful Things' to the lamenting 'Green Goodnight', Asian Blue is Emm Gryner at her best.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Emm Gryner Makes Me Proud to be Canadian!,
By "le_baiser" (Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Asianblue (Audio CD)
I cannot promote Emm Gryner enough. Sheer talent has propelled her and I am bewildered why her songs aren't given more airplay. Her songs are beautifully crafted and on her latest album, "Asianblue", she incorporates techno beats on top of her excellent piano and vocal skills. Her lyrics are very catchy, her melodies highly emotional. In fact, it was this very album that got me through a very disappointing break-up.My favourites on this album are Symphonic, Beautiful Things, Lonestar, Christopher, and East Coast Angel, although I love all of them. While there are techno dance beats on some of the songs, Emm has many songs that are happily reminiscent of her previous delicate songs with just her voice and the piano. She is an artist that never ceases to excite me with her music. As I said in another review, Emm Gryner is Canada's "Hidden" Gem. I can't wait until her next album!!!!
5.0 out of 5 stars
long time fan...,
By Laura (Ontario) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Asianblue (Audio CD)
Emm Gryner has been my favourite female artist for a long time now. 'Asianblue' is Emm's newest release filled with pop rock anthems. Though more pop driven then her other albums, it still gives off amazing energy and it still has classic Emm lyrics and piano. A great CD for the car or when you're hanging out outside in the backyard.01 Symphonic : the album opens beautifully with this fast paced song 02 Beautiful Things : the single, amazing hook and melody 03 Northern Holiday : was my favourite song when I first got the album, still amazing though no longer my favourite song on the CD 04 Free : the lyrics hit home, a beautifully written song about wanting to be free 05 Young Rebel : this song has great lyrics 06 Siamese Star : a slower song but nonetheless a great song to listen to whatever your mood 07 Lonestar : one of my favourites, really catchy and a great tune 08 Christopher : very slow, amazing heartfelt lyrics and piano is superb 09 Divine Like You : it's got a different tune and I like it 10 East Coast Angel : my favourite song, I just love the melody and lyrics 11 Green Goodnight : slow, sad, beautiful. The true Emm. If you want to listen to good music, buy this CD!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant Record, Brilliant Singer!,
By citizenoftheplanet (Waterloo, Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Asianblue (Audio CD)
Back in 1998 when she released 'Public' and had her only real radio hit 'Summerlong' she was starting to get a bit of attention. But when she got dropped from her record label and had to become an indie artist, exposure became more difficult. This is partly good as she has become a role model of sorts for aspiring indie artists, but at the same time it is a shame that she is not better known. She could have a level of fame similar to Tori Amos, not huge but certainly a known name. Asian Blue is perhaps her strongest work to date(Public and Science Fair are pretty solid too) with a variety of sounds and musical styles incorporated into the record. Solid from start to finish, there isn't a bad track on the album. Asian Blue and Emm Gryner are true hidden gems in Canadian music. Go check out this album, you won't be disappointed. I would give it at least 4 stars, heck make it 5, this woman needs some exposure!
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