Oyster is the second studio album by Heather Nova, released in 1994.
Critical response
Katherine Monk of the Vancouver Sun awarded the album three out of four stars, praising Nova's vocals. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, writing for AllMusic, praised the album, awarding it four and a half out of five stars: "The best moments on her second album, Oyster, rank among her very best work, demonstrating that she can pull off ballads, guitar pop, and hard rock with equal aplomb."
Track listing
B-sides "Home" "Blind" "Walk This World" (acoustic)
Personnel Heather Nova – vocals, acoustic guitar David Ayers – bass, electric guitar, twelve-string guitar Nadia Lanman – cello Dean McCormick – percussion, drums Hossam Ramzy – percussion Bob Thompson – drums Youth – bass Felix Tod, Youth – producers David Bianco, Christopher Marc Potter, Paul Rabiger – engineers The album is dedicated to her first cousin once removed Signe Savannah (last name unknown), who was born the year of its release.
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (1994–1995) Peakposition Australian Albums (ARIA) 78
Year-end charts Chart (1995) Position Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) 90
Singles Year Single Chart Position 1995 "Walk This World" Billboard Modern Rock Tracks13 1998 "Walk This World" New Zealand RIANZ Top 4019
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