''Science Fair'' is an album by
Emm Gryner
Emm Gryner (born in Sarnia, Ontario) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, recording artist, and author. She has released 20 albums as a solo performer, and has collaborated with artists including David Bowie and Chris Hadfield.
Early life
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, released in 1999 on Gryner's independent label
Dead Daisy Records
Emm Gryner (born in Sarnia, Ontario) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, recording artist, and author. She has released 20 albums as a solo performer, and has collaborated with artists including David Bowie and Chris Hadfield.
Early life
Gryn ...
.
Within just two months of its release, ''Science Fair'' had significantly outsold its major label predecessor, ''
Public
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'', despite its more limited independent label distribution and marketing budget.
Production
The album was recorded by Gryner in Ontario and Los Angeles, on an 8-track recorder.
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Critical reception
''Exclaim!
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'' wrote: "Recalling such unhip icons as Fleetwood Mac and Carole King, as well as more contemporary sounds of Sarah McLachlan, ''Science Fair'' sees Gryner on the verge of a breakthrough, in terms of developing her own voice."AllMusic
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wrote that the album "has substance and succeeds in every way by relying on beautiful melodies, skillful musicianship, and the heartfelt performances of a remarkably gifted young artist."
Track listing
# "Serenade"
# "Stereochrome"
# "Southern Dreamer"
# "Julia"
# "Revenge"
# "Good Riddance"
# "Stardeep"
# "Boy Races"
# "You Do Something to Me"
# "Disco Lights"
# "Closure"
References
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1999 albums
Emm Gryner albums