Laura Nyro - Nested

This first-time domestic release of Nested from Iconoclassic Records presents the definitive version of this important musical work. In addition to faithfully reproducing all the elements from the original LP (including lyrics), the Iconoclassic reissue adds an incisive new 1,200 word essay by Michelle Kort, author of the definitive Laura Nyro biography Soul Picnic: The Music and Passion of Laura Nyro. Additional photographs of Nyro by acclaimed fashion photographer Adger W. Cowans, who shot the original album cover, enrich the package. The CD is mastered by Grammy Award®-winning engineer Vic Anesini, making Nested a warm, inviting sonic experience befitting its lyrical theme.Tracklist:1. Mr. Blue (The Song Of Communications)2. Rhythm & Blues3. My Innocence4. Crazy Love5. American Dreamer6. Springblown7. The Sweet Sky8. Light - Pop's Principle9. Child In A Universe10. The Nest Product Description

So Glad It's On CD Now

This is another great album from one of my favorite artists. I've always admired her since her Wedding Bell Blues debut single in 1966, and Christmas and the Beads of Sweat is my favorite album - period. There is something about the combination of her voice and music that is so engaging, and unlike any other artist.

Nested continues that tradition with a fine mix of songs. I guess if I had to name a favorite song from this album it would be American Dreamer, but they all excellent, up to her usual standards.

I had previously transferred the vinyl LP to a CD and am very happy that a real CD has been issued. The sound quality is excellent; I ordered this from Newbury Comics and it was shipped promptly.

Now if only Mothers Spiritual and Season of Lights (both of which I also transferred from vinyl) would be affordably released on CD.. then the collection would be complete.

This album is unmistakably Laura Nyro - enough said. June 20, 2008

"Pregnant with the knowledge and the flame of your true love"

"Nested" was released 2 years after the volcanic
"Smile" and yet, though I am very familiar with "Smile," I was not very familiar with "Nested" except for having heard my mother play the vinyl recording over and over a number of years ago.
I am one of those who, because my Moms was such a fan, heard Laura beginning at a very early age.
But "Nested" is a revelation: equal to "Smile" and sometimes even surpassing it. "Nested" begins quietly with "Mr. Blue": "I've been studying the radar in the Sky...listen like the animals do...yes I am ready for you...I've been a Gypsy fire, warm desire...this is the song of communications..."
And then "My Innocence": "...my innocence comes from my warm earth mother..." This song features terrific guitar work from John Troppea a carry over band member from "Smile."
The best song on the CD follows, "Crazy Love." Listen to it and marvel at the emotional commitment with which Laura imbues this song: "...my name is in your blood and what your true love's done to me...walk soft, talk soft like an animal on silent feet on a block of snow...I was looking for a true love to right the way...pregnant with the knowledge and the flame of your true love..." Who writes much less sings like this anymore?
Say what you will about Nyro's voice and mannerisms but the one thing that can never be taken away from her is her total, unparalleled emotionality. There is/never was any doubt that she means and feels every single word she sings. She is her music and her music is her.
June 1, 2008

My favorite album from Laura Nyro

After not being able to listen to this gem in its entirety for years, I must now rate this as my favorite by Laura Nyro. I also echo all of the positive remarks from the other three reviewers. I've followed her career from virtually the beginning with More Than A New Discovery, and her work has always been a sincere delight.

For what it's worth--in the hopes that more of her entire catalogue is made available--here's my Top Ten List of her albums:

1. Nested
2. Mother's Spiritual
3. More Than A New Discovery/The First Songs
4. New York Tendaberry
5. Eli and the Thirteenth Confession
7. Christmas and the Beads of Sweat
8. Gonna Take A Miracle (with Labelle)
9. Walk The Dog and Light the Light
10.Angel in the Dark

You really cannot go wrong with any of her albums.
April 26, 2008

SPECTACULAR SOUND QUALITY

I have to admit that I hadn't played this Nyro title for years. It still sounds as fresh as it did when I first had it on vinyl. Apart from the faithful repackaging, the one thing to note is that the sound quality is absolutely incredible. Vic Anesini did an amazing job in bringing out the full fidelity of this classic. This title is #5084 on Amazon's best selling list at the moment, and I'm sure it would be even higher if they actually stocked it themselves. April 19, 2008

FINALLY!

Great to see this title finally released US domestically on CD. Iconoclassic did a phenomenal job remastering and packaging this item. I agree with reviewer who found it odd that Amazon and national chains are not stocking this CD. April 16, 2008

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