Good for Her

Standup comedian Emily Heller's debut album Good for Her showcases her sharp-witted yet relaxed brand of humor, finding her casually discussing subjects such as family, relationships, and feminism. Her tone of voice is very friendly and conversational and she effortlessly remarks about not fitting in during high school and not being conventionally attractive without sounding overbearingly self-deprecating. She has a positive attitude toward being single, embracing her freedom and feeling relieved that she doesn't have to put up with any type of relationship drama, not to mention the troubles involved with having children. She jokes that feminism isn't very popular or fun and that misogyny is easier to recruit for, and she subverts sexist lyrics in hip-hop by misinterpreting them as positive messages. She's confident and witty, and her pointed observations are easily relatable, making Good for Her an enjoyable listen. ~ Paul Simpson