Thunder from down under (On A Clear Night - Missy Higgins)

Member Name: amullett

Product:	On A Clear Night - Missy Higgins
Date:	25/06/09 (15 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Easy listening for most moods

Disadvantages: Too short

On a clear night is the second of Missy Higgins full length albums, the single from which reached number one on the pop charts in Australia - a first for the Melbournian singer/songwriter.

On the album she touches on a number of issues in Australian culture and her own life. One of the major themes of the album is her relationships with people, some of which have been secret. The song "the Secret" tells the story of a high profile woman who Missy Higgins has a relationship with. Her lover didn't want to go public about being lesbian - something that Higgins had an issue with, having come out as bisexual.

The single Steer is very catchy and can give you a nice lift when you listen to its ringing octaves on the guitar. In this song, Higgins also shows off her immensely powerful voice - one of her key attractions as an artists.

Other songs like Sugarcane tell stories about some of her reflections on the Australian landscape that she enjoys while touring.

The album signals a coming of age for Missy Higgins after her first album, which wasn't as polished. This album is more coherant and has a nicer flow than her previous work.

By the time you have finished the album, you will probably want to press play again and listen to it over.

The album isn't overly long with just 11 short songs on it, but it is very enjoyable and has the same Australian ring to it that her other work features.

Tracks
1. Where I Stood 4:17
2. 100 Round The Bends 2:58
3. Steer 3:49
4. Sugarcane 3:16
5. Secret 4:07
6. Warm Whispers 3:14
7. The Wrong Girl 3:30
8. Angela 3:03
9. Peachy 2:38
10. Going North 2:42
l11. Forgive Me 4:05

Summary: Buy this album for a slice of Australia