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Asianblue

~ Emm Gryner (Artist)

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Audio CD (July 16 2002)
Original Release Date: Dec 2 2003
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Outside Music
ASIN: B00006DXWX

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Amazon.ca Sales Rank: #41,320 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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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

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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 long time fan..., Mar 20 2004

By	Laura (Ontario) - See all my reviews

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!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Record, Brilliant Singer!, Dec 11 2003

By	citizenoftheplanet (Waterloo, Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

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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5.0 out of 5 stars Asianblue, Nov 29 2003

By	"superball9" (Arlington, VA, USA) - See all my reviews

After 2001's stripped-down covers disc, Girl Versions, who would've guessed that Emm Gryner would return with the pop masterpiece that is her seventh album, Asianblue. Opening track, "Symphonic," begins with the song's primary piano line filtered to sound as if it were coming through an older radio almost as a nod to the simpler sound she's left behind. Veteran producer Wally Gagel (Eels, Folk Implosion, Rolling Stones) does a nice job in making the disc sound well crafted while staying away from the pitfalls of overproduction. "Free" is a time signature away from sounding at home on the clubfloor while "Young Rebel" begins with an ethnic slant that would make Shakira jealous. After all is said and done however the disc's closing track, "Green Goodnight," returns Emm to the simpler piano and vocals on which most of her fans became accustomed. Asianblue shows that radio-friendly pop can be made successfully on one's own terms without outside interference.

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