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Siren

Heather Nova · 1998

60 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock

Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a hauntingly beautiful soundscape of alternative rock.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic introspection
  • hauntingly beautiful soundscapes
  • reflective moments of solitude
  • emotional connection through lyrics
  • gentle crescendos throughout album

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of upbeat anthems
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'Siren' was Heather Nova's third studio album, following her breakthrough record 'Oyster' from 1994. At this point, she was solidifying her place in the alternative rock scene, building on the success of her previous albums while exploring more emotive and experimental soundscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
Natalie Merchant· Tori Amos· Sarah McLachlan

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 London Rain (Nothing Heals Me Like You Do) 3:50
  • 2 Blood of Me 3:59
  • 3 Heart and Shoulder 3:58
  • 4 What a Feeling 4:46
  • 5 Valley of Sound 4:20
  • 6 I’m the Girl 5:23
  • 7 Winterblue 4:55
  • 8 I’m Alive 3:40
  • 9 Widescreen 4:18
  • 10 Paper Cup 3:28
  • 11 Avalanche 4:07
  • 12 Make You Mine 4:56
  • 13 Ruby Red 4:05
  • 14 Not Only Human 5:05

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