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In all honesty, I have to admit that I heard "The Speckless Sky" (her 3rd release) before I went back and discovered this release. No Borders has the same attributes of Speckless and is in many ways it's little sister. Still, a stunning peice of at time ethereal new wave. In line with Lene Lovich cum Kate Bush. This is to Jane Siberry's canon, what Cowgirl With a Larait is to kd lang's. From the whimsical lyric-poetry of Waitress to the now trademark heart in your throat simple balladry of You Don't Need..this is the groundwork that all serious Jane fans should experience.

Having been a Jane fan since 1985 (with the US release of "No Border Here"), this is still one of her best collections. It carries the purity of her early days along with the complexity that Jane retains today. "Map of the World (Part I)" is so ethereal, layered with such gossamer vocals. "I Muse Aloud" is about those moments when being in love expands to being in love with the whole world in an innocent way and the lover is seem through blinders... yet as often occurs when the blinders are removed the relationship ends and the two artists no longer work together. Don't expect any two Jane CD's to have a similar sound, you will be very disappointed.

The artist's singular vision manifests here in nine varied and textured songs, of which my favorites are Dancing Class with its snatch of conversation (in German and English) in the middle, Follow Me, a fast rousing song with cinematic images, the complex little symphony called Mimi On The Beach, and the atmospheric Map Of The World (Part 1). There's a cinematic quality to the music - the songs are like crafted sonic poems but no less warm and moving for that. Siberry's talent is to communicate with the higher regions of the soul - her best songs all have a spiritual resonance. This may not be considered her best by the fans, but it deserves five stars for the above-mentioned classics. It's my favorite Siberry album, along with When I Was A Boy and The Speckless Sky. Truly timeless music and an uplifting listening experience.

When I first bought this album,I just couldn't get over the sound.It's definetly something out of the ordinary.Jane Siberry is a very talented performer with her own special and unique style.I remember hearing the short version of Mimi On The Beach on the radio a few times back in 1984,and I loved it.Then I recall seeing the video of the full length version of the song on TV.I love the full length version even more.There is not a dull moment on this album.Every song is very entertaining.I even have an aunt who lives near Jane Siberry in Toronto.They're even in the same fitness club.What a small world!

the cd got to me in good condition , and i love the music it helps bring back alot of old memories thanks

"I Muse Aloud," its amazing lyrics, in apparent sincerity and with no irony. I absolutely so appreciate the freedom of the message and attitude here. With her sweet smile all the while, she tells of how she fills her guy up with so much love that he naturaly wants to share it with the other women he's around. Love *is* everything, isn't it, and it doesn't deplete with the sharing, but grows. The video is also very fun. This song sold me on Jane Siberry.