Acquire a Taste for Stina
Tom Williams | Redondo Beach, Ca. | 07/08/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Like most first-time listeners, I was somewhat taken aback by Nordenstam's little-girl delivery. But, once I got past the squeeky-ness and began to really listen...
Stina is a revelation, bringing a palette of tonal colors and lyrical insight to the table, reminiscent of singer/songwriters as diverse as Joni Mitchell and Fleming McWilliams. Rarely matched in the genre, her music is more than just intelligent, its remarkably listenable. "His song" fills my Sunday afternoons with soft, jazzy reveries and "I'll be crying for you" is almost pop. Songs like "Alan Bean" have developed a cult-like following and have made this album a must-have.
It's been said numerous times that Stina's music isn't for everyone. It's not. Only those with working ears can appreciate this Scandinavian treasure."