Fourteen years after leaving a major label where she made some of the best music I've heard, Jane has finally released an album that can hold its head high alongside of those albums which ended with the incomparable "Maria" in 1995. Her Sheeba label formed in 1996 was something of a mess for years, and the Sheeba catalog until this album reflected that mess. Do not hesitate to make this purchase.
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Even if a bird’s bound by the wings, song itself can overturn and burn a hole through the stubbornest cages, opening the road to  “dawn”.
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Jane...Issa...Jane...anything. Loved it, loved it!! I particularly like the constant freshness of Jane. No matter where she is  in spirit or physically on the planet, she actually THINKS about music, is concerned about it's life, it's purpose and it's followers.  Very much recommend this album to everyone....
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After the euphoric dayglo optimism of 'Dragon Dreams', Part 2 of this trilogy adds layered complexity to the partly completed jigsaw puzzle.

These songs are startlingly dysphoric commentaries on: War, orthorexia, dysfunctional societal ageism against teens (Teenism?); and the labyrinthine sorrows of current and remembered romantic and familial relationships.

The effect is cathartic and replenishing, providing the nourishment that Zazantkakis spoke of:  'The real meaning of enlightenment is to gaze with undimmed eyes on all darkness.' 

If this sounds grim 'heavy going' - it isn't. After taking us to the top of the roller coaster with the Shrek colours of Dragon Dreams, the 'downward spiral' of this collection is the next stage on this thrilling ride. All the best fairy tales are scary.

There's a reason why Jane Siberry is regarded as an artistic genius by many. The closing 2 tracks, 'Mama Hereby' and 'Walk On Water' provide more evidence: An oceanic, blissful resolution to the crisis in previous tracks, with vocals that heal the most troubled of limbic mid-brains. As impossible as it sounds, Kate Bush has a serious rival!

I'm listening to Jane whilst swirling amidst the ravages of swine flu. It's comforting. Chicken soup for the ears! LOL! Gift this to everyone you know who's in distress. Which, let's face it, it just about everyone.
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