This time I was given number 259 from the random number generator, which just so happens to be "Pearl" from Janis Joplin. Released in 1971. I know songs from this album, but if I have listened to this entire album, I don't remember how long ago that was. Let's get into this.
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First Track: Move Over
Start: Really strong start. A driving snare beat which meshes well with Joplin's captivating voice. Lyrics are strong also.
Start: Really strong start. A driving snare beat which meshes well with Joplin's captivating voice. Lyrics are strong also.
Best Attribute: the combination of blues, folk, jazz and rock.
Worst Attribute: Not really sure what I should put here. I would say perhaps that her voice sounds the same in every song, but with each song carrying different hits of blues, folk, jazz and rock, it still sounds different (which is good!)
Best Song: Half-Moon - A very jazzy, fast-swing, type of accompaniment makes this song amazing.
Worst Song: Mercedes Benz. Go figure, one of the songs I have heard endlessly is the worst on this album. Too preachy without some of the musicality of the other songs.
Most Interesting Song: Cry Baby - The song sounds like it is supposed to be a really slow song, but isn't.
Most Interesting Quality: The guitar solos interspersed into many of the songs. High quality playing, rhythm, sound - just everything about the guitar solos hits.
Would I listen again: Definitely, and I enjoyed the entire album more than I thought I might.
Who would I like to Re-Make/Re-Imagine this Album: Mariah Carey. It would bring the album a completely different feel, but I want quality re-imagination, not just an impersonation.
Rolling Stone Ranking: 259
My Current Ranking: 2
Projected Final Ranking: 211
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