Excerpt: “Roiling piano and funky bass set the backdrop for the tumultuous lyrics. You can hear the influence of jazz pianists like Dave Brubeck and Lilith Fair songwriters like Paula Cole and Sarah McLachlan in Greer’s vocals and the composition of ‘Tidal Wave.’”
Excerpt: “Careful attention is paid to space; this is a record that breathes, where the silence between is just as important as the notes themselves.”
Excerpt: “Jennifer’s vocals come through loud and clear with a slight smoky quality to them but an overall clear and concise articulation which makes the story behind this song so easy to follow. Although there’s definitely a sense of fun beauty to this song (at least that’s what I picked up on), this is actually a bit of a dark track.”
Heidi Drockelman, Indie-Music.com
Excerpt:
"Hey Tide is an ambitious record in many respects; and a lesser musician would have trouble pulling this off. The vocal and musical reach and range Greer possesses is wide and deep. She takes one obvious turn for every five unexpected ones. The result is a confident, creative and satisfying musical experience. Jennifer Greer is a force unto herself, so deftly harnessing the ebb and flow of her ocean of talent for us to listen to."
Kier Byrnes, The Noise Boston
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"She can play and she can sing with the best of them. Her band isn’t too shabby either... The group enhances the dynamics of each song majestically; sending the songs to the next level or at other times backing off and creating a level of intimacy allowing Jennifer’s voice to really shine... Nice work Jennifer!"
Cyrus Rhodes, The Muse's Muse
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"The musicianship and musical touches from Greer are clearly above the bar. She knows how to sit deep within the pocket and sing a song with amazing vocal fluidity. Greer’s got soul. Her voice goes down smooth and fills the space peacefully and unobtrusively with an infectious jagged edge."
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Mike Greenblat, Goldmine Magazine
Excerpt:
"Great art is born out of pain but in the case of Jennifer Greer, it’s almost unfathomable. During what must be the longest crying spell in history, she also wrote the songs that appear on her fourth album, the self-released 'Hey Tide'. Joni Mitchell might have invented the pop confessional but Jennifer Greer has taken it to new heights."
Billy Copeland, Bill Copeland Music News
Excerpt:
"Jennifer Greer proves queen of techniques on her engaging album Hey Tide. Featuring Greer’s honeyed voice and lively piano melodies, these tunes flow in a variety of currents, some subtle, some intense, all infused with her often spellbinding talent."
Gian F, The Muse's Muse
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"The immensity of Jennifer’s talents can’t be contained on a CD. You feel beckoned to experience her musicianship in person with thousands, in a city near you. That will bring a Fistful Of Stars…and a fistful of dollars."
Frank Gutch Jr., Acoustic Music.com
Excerpt:
"For one thing, she has a magic touch on the piano. Indeed, it is the piano which drives the songs, though the band certainly does its share and very well indeed, but that piano… For another, she has an intriguing view of life. Her songs are like reading books filled with hope—not obvious and outward but there somewhere and implied. You know what they say—that there are a thousand ways to say I love you. In songwriting, the trick is finding that certain way. Jennifer Greer is working towards that, I think, and she touches it here and there. For most songwriters, that is as far as they get. For Greer, maybe not."
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