Stu Rutherford wrote: > I still > have not seen Travelogue on sale but recently bought 'Both Sides Now' > and was completely shocked. I have only played it once and although I > know it's crazy to condemn a recording on one hearing, I don't think > I'll ever play it again.
Stu, you're not alone. There seem to be three reactions to BSN: 1. ick 2. nice, if flawed addition to Joni canon 3. devine I've only played mine once or twice so you can guess which group I'm in. You asked: How does 'Both Sides Now' compare to 'Travelogue' - are the 2 very similar? In style they are very much the same, T'log being of course 2 discs of Joni compostions, so that helps a bit, I guess. I've only labored through that one once, too. Arranger Mendoza's gaudy schmaltz mixed with what's left of Joni's voice made it tough going for me. Anyway, welcome to the list, nice variety of topics in your post. RR
