M7 R1 COLIN O WIN

[nolamike]

I struggle with actually listening to Joni, even though I'm often awed by her talent. It's weird, but I have the hardest time making it through her songs, and this one is no exception.

I've been deep in a massive Arthur Russell binge in recent months. This isn't one of his best tracks, but like everything Russell did, it's fascinating, and it's got a deep musicality in its DNA that may not be apparent on first listen.

B.

[clive gash]

Joni

Impossible for me to fault, the greatest solo artist worrying at the edges. Wonderfully allusive, Jaco bubbling underneath. The Travelogue version is also very fine.

Arthur


Also good (insert it’s a shame it’s been picked in this tie please). Breezy and fun, O Rourke-ian. Need to delve. 

A

[rayge]

It's not the best track on the album, but it's still pretty remarkablr. I might get around to saying why in my hagiography piece about Joni, but I'm not sure I'll finish it. Pearls before swingers, that sort of thing
Oooh AR hearts the VU. ADHD made audible. Not that that's a bad thing, but I'm not listening to any more of it, because it isn't going to win and life's too short

A

[neige]

Couldn't make it to the end of B, the drums are fine, but it's much too verbose

A is Joni Mitchell

[fonz]

A is fine fine stuff. Jaco et al. I know I'll be listening to it forever.

Whereas B is merely ok.



A, all the way.

[oleandermedian]

A is OK. I find it a bit lukewarm and self-absorbed. B is the kind of thing I would normally switch off but it has this mad charm about it and it’s beginning to get under my skin. Yes,

B

[T. Willy Rye]

B, I guess.

[fange]

A tough choice here. I like A a lot, but it does drag a little. B feels a little fresher and perked me up, but also dragged on a little. Maybe A by a whisker.


A

[daveythefatboy]

A

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A: GOAT BOY 9 B: COLIN O 11