Spoiler-Chris Isaak-Christmas!

[takenbythesky]

Originally Posted by Johnny Stew

You know what it is, David? I think sometimes I'm a bit of an oddball in the fan community.

I don't fit it in with the group of fans who think Stevie is the second-coming of the Virgin Mary, and I don't fit in with the fans who feel the need to make snide comments about every little hand gesture and metaphysical reference.

I want to discuss the songs with thoughtfulness and intelligence... I get bored with the "Stevie is the greatest poet to ever live!" stuff. Yeah, it's great to hear that so many people love her music as much as I do... but where's the rational discussion?
But I also get bored with all of the "Hooo-ey! That song's a big steaming turd! Stevie can't write anymore to save her soul!" type comments too.

Something somewhere inbetween would be nice. Which is why I always enjoy your posts so much. When you like what she's done, you ruminate on it in a well-articulated and thoughtful manner. And when you don't like something she's done, you express your opinion on it in the same fashion.
Nothing seems to be disproportionate. The good and the bad get equal attention.

Same here...Despite the relative "worshipfullness" of my previous post. When she's good, she's very, very good. When she isn't, she isn't good. Just like any other artist.
-Justin