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Lisa Loeb – ‘No Fairy Tale’

By Clint Rhodes for The 2 min read
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No Fairy Tale

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Rhodes

“No Fairy Tale” picks up right where “Firecracker” left off.

Lisa LoebĢƵ 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, “Stay (I Missed You),” from the film “Reality Bites” 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 GloryĢƵ Chad Gilbert serves as co-producer and plays lead guitar, giving LoebĢƵ stories a pop feel with a hint of calculated edginess.

GilbertĢƵ influence can immediately be heard on the melodious title track that leans heavily on guitar rock as Loeb outlines loveĢƵ fairy tale perceptions that never quite live up to realityĢƵ expectations.

I guess reality does indeed bite at times.

“The ’90s” features Loeb offering a lighthearted look back at the glorious MTV days when videos ruled the innovative channelĢƵ programming.

The nostalgic feel of “Walls,” 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 “A Hot Minute” and set closer “The Worst.”

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 “Tails” in 1995.

In addition to her pop records, Loeb has recorded two award-winning childrenĢƵ albums and is also working on her second childrenĢƵ book and a new eyewear line.

With “No Fairy Tale,” Loeb makes a refreshing connection to her past works while confidently looking forward to new creative efforts.

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