Album Name: At the Back of the North Wind
Artist: Jennifer Grassman
Year/Label: 2007 / Independent
Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell
Jennifer Grassman’s debut takes its title and inspiration from a fantasy novel by George MacDonald.
Her evocative songs and piano playing are at the center of the album.
“Truth is fulfilling” is a strong song, Grassman’s lovely voice at its best. A slight Tori Amos influence can be felt.
“Time” is lush and sweeping, Grassman managing to harmonize with herself nicely.
“Pretty Girls” is haunting and plaintive; Grassman singing of a great sadness. The song rises to a dramatic pitch and becomes all the better for it.
“Mourning Star” is another highlight, Grassman making a classic piano-led ballad, with intriguing lyrics.
This album’s a strong debut.
Posted on March 20, 2007
Track Listing
Listen to track samples
1 At The Back Of The North Wind
2 Truth Is Fulfilling
3 Time
4 Much Like Dreams
5 The Mockingbird
6 Pretty Girls
7 I Waited So Long
8 For Always
9 Once More
10 Heavenward
11 Mourning Star
12 Jonna McLane
13 The Sweet Wind
14 White Roses
15 With You
16 One Last Time
17 Michaella’s Song
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