Having left most of my albums in Wales and worn out the cassettes here in Spain I have been on a long term project of getting CDs of Joni's albums for some time now. Usually the shops here have so little of her (usually just Mingus, Hits and Turbulent Indigo) that they never reduce the price, but the other day I managed to find the Both Sides Now CD (and DVD) as well as a copy of For The Roses at an irresistible price. I bought both the CDs but would like to know if the DVD has anything going for it (extra tracks etc). Apart from that, I was able to listen to FTR for the first time through good headphones and a quality source and I have to say that I was really impressed by the album. I then played BSN and heard the differences in her voice today. I was expecting not to like this CD but it was much better than I had expected. I am happy with my purchases and will definitely keep my eyes open for more bargains in the 'early' joni. I write as a 'middle-period' man, with Hejira as the highpoint but with a LOT of time for DJRD, Mingus and HOTSL. Leonard Feather's review of Mingus starts with (quoting from memory, don't sue me) "This is a wonderful piece of work". I agree entirely and don't know why people don't 'get' it. The only joni I don't care for is Wild Things Run Fast. I don't know why people criticise Dog Eat Dog so much, because, for me, WTRF is far and away the clunker of the collection. Anyway, I'll listen to FTR and possibly add my two centims worth when I get through, maybe even my thoughts on Electricity. Busy with the 'Murder' paper lately so I'm always running behind the times, just like this train of thought
(Hi Fred, Pat Metheny plays in Barcelona in July, as does the Keith Jarrett trio and Lou Reed/Laurie Anderson. Want me to say 'Hello' for you?) (Hi Stephanie, I'd love to talk more re your research but too busy right now. I'm available off-line anytime. Good luck with everything) Mike in BCN NP Ludwig's Tune ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: Click Here
