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Originally Posted by markolas
Oh, I really liked the version of Amelia she did for Travelogue. 
Chinese Cafe is one of the ones I wish she'd left alone, though. 
RE: her voice. I can only take her pre-Blue albums in small doses because she was singing soooo high. I much prefer her voice from about the Hejira album on. I like her older/deeper voice to an extent, but it seems like it's deteriorated even since Turbulent Indigo (another favorite). I really do like deep-voiced women singers, though. Have you heard Cassandra Wilson?  |
I can only take pre-Hejira for about 3 songs too. Her voice has deteriorated, it is true, but she still really uses it like an instrument, which fascinates me. I think it actually sounded best on Night Ride Home, whch I consider to be one of the most perfect song cycles ever. Up until Ray's Dad's Cadillac, I am riveted.
I know Cassandra Wilson a bit...