I've only gotten through Disc One, but I've got to say that I think
Joni's 'bumped it up a notch' for sure. There is a variance in the size
of the orchestra, moving between a smaller/mid-sized ensemble (Otis, Flat
Tires, Boogie Man) to the larger, more BSN-like sound (Amelia, Stars,
Roses), and I truly feel that this makes a huge difference in whether or
not the tracks succeed. I do agree that the orchestra confines Joni to
some degree rather than freeing her, but thus far I've enjoyed Travelogue
much more that I did BSN. It's interesting the way we all perceive things
differently; I like the way the larger more lush sound lends itself to
'Amelia' and I particularly enjoy the revamped 'Otis' with a sort of
quirky and plucked sound (staccato?). Jerry's right on about the
production value - sonically, the disc is AMAZING, and I'm listening to
.wav converted Mp3s, so the real thing must be FIERCE. Disc OneHits:Otis
and MarlenaAmeliaFlat TiresTrouble ChildBoogie Man Disc OneNear Hits:Judgement
M/SSire of SorrowFor the RosesLove Disc OneMediocre/Misses:WoodstockBethlehem Can't
wait to get on to Disc two later tonight!-ChrisNP: Best of Jerky Boys
(comic relief) --- Christopher Treacy--- [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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