Emm Gryner – Goddess

Emm Gryner
Goddess
2009
Dead Daisy Records

I’ve recently had the pleasure of getting my hands on Emm Gryner’s newest album, Goddess, and so far, I love it. Alan pre-ordered it, which means we got a signed hard copy of it, and there is a definite theme in the packaging: pink. The CD itself, along with the cardboard case and line notes are all very, very pink. Seeing as pink is one of my least favourite colours, this doesn’t excite me very much. However, since my car is a CD eating monster, I make copies of all my albums for it to munch on, so no pink for me on a daily basis.

Despite the abundance of pink in the packaging, this album is most certainly music for the cold Canadian winter. It is deeply moody and personal, and I don’t think I’ve ever heard an album which personifies winter in southern Ontario as well. Her voice is beautiful as always, and there seems to be a lot more drums and guitars than in her last few releases. Songs like Let It Snow and Die Evergreen seem to cushion the blow of the wind chill and I can’t wait to listen to this album in a snow storm.

This album is absolutely beautiful. It leaves me longing for the spring time but wanting to cuddle up under a blanket next to a roaring fire with a big cup of hot chocolate. If you’ve never listened to Emm Gryner’s work, this may not be the most accessible of her albums, but it’s absolutely beautiful.

Winter’s the new summer and it’s good for getting around
Cause when the Great Lakes freeze you know, it’s six straight months of clouds.
But you’re hand’s coming down no matter what the weather says
You won’t keep me from the one I love again
- Note 2 Self