True North by Fisher

Fans of the "Great Expectations" soundtrack might have caught Fisher's brief but amazing performance of the song "Breakable." With her major label debut, Fisher proves she is more than a one-note samba. \nThe album starts off with "Hello It's Me," a strong opener that is a mixture of Fiona Apple and Tori Amos. In the title track, Fisher sends her love a message in a bottle, begging for forgiveness. The result is a dark and truly lovely song about longing and love. Fisher asks her listener to feel with each of her songs, and the listener is mysteriously compelled to do so. \nIronically, some of Fisher's best material comes from remastered tracks from her 1999 independent release One. "I Will Love You" is one of these truly remarkable songs. Ethereal, beautiful and compelling, this song will have listeners longing to come home and jump into their love's arms. "Any Way," the second song on the album, is also from One. With a funky beat and Fisher's throaty lyrics, "Any Way" is the perfect song for a long drive on a sunny day.\nThe bittersweet ballad "Miseryland" also deserves a listen. Haunting, groovy rhythms run through this song as Fisher's beautiful vocals skip lightly over the music. More like an Aimee Mann song than any other track, this song will leave the listener enraptured with its dark yet amusing lyrics.\nKudos must be given to "Breakable," which also appears on the album. Truly a haunting song, Fisher pleads with the listener to have some love and compassion for the one who loves us. Call it a plea for understanding between men and women, the result is beautiful rock. \nTrue North is definitely worth a listen for both old and new fans alike, if only to hear Fisher's beautiful voice and amazing lyrics. The perfect album, complete with highs and lows, to be considered the soundtrack of life and love, Fisher holds the listener's ear and keeps it all the way through.