Lisa Loeb – ëƵNo Fairy TaleëƵ
ëƵNo Fairy TaleëƵ picks up right where ëƵFirecrackerëƵ left off.
Lisa LoebëƵs 1997 release was a collection of pop powered arrangements that were smart, endearing and hugely infectious.
The Grammy-nominated singer with the signature eye glasses releases her seventh studio album with the same energy, wit and inherent charm that she unveiled 19 years earlier on her first hit single, ëƵStay (I Missed You),ëƵ from the film ëƵReality BitesëƵ starring Winona Ryder, Ethan Hawke and Ben Stiller.
Loeb seems profoundly at ease delivering a collection of hook-laced songs with a heartfelt sincerity at the essence of each arrangement.
New Found GloryëƵs Chad Gilbert serves as co-producer and plays lead guitar, giving LoebëƵs stories a pop feel with a hint of calculated edginess.
GilbertëƵs influence can immediately be heard on the melodious title track that leans heavily on guitar rock as Loeb outlines loveëƵs fairy tale perceptions that never quite live up to realityëƵs expectations.
I guess reality does indeed bite at times.
ëƵThe ëƵ90sëƵ features Loeb offering a lighthearted look back at the glorious MTV days when videos ruled the innovative channelëƵs programming.
The nostalgic feel of ëƵWalls,ëƵ co-written with Gilbert, finds Loeb sounding much like Susanna Hoffs or Belinda Carlisle delivering a deliciously intimate and sweeping arrangement that is pure pop pleasure.
For the new album, Loeb performs two songs written by the acclaimed Canadian duo Tegan and Sara.
The result is the impassioned rocker and album highlight ëƵA Hot MinuteëƵ and set closer ëƵThe Worst.ëƵ
Loeb navigates the ups and downs of love and relationships ever so sweetly without coming across sappy or trite. Loeb has had a busy career since her debut album ëƵTailsëƵ in 1995.
In addition to her pop records, Loeb has recorded two award-winning childrenëƵs albums and is also working on her second childrenëƵs book and a new eyewear line.
With ëƵNo Fairy Tale,ëƵ Loeb makes a refreshing connection to her past works while confidently looking forward to new creative efforts.

