Hi,

I haven't heard Joanna, but I couldn't imagine the world without Bob 
Dylan and Jonathan Richman, both of whom have voices that are far from 
the pop standard.

Marty



Michael Curry wrote:

> Please tell me this is a joke. I have read at least half a dozen 
> glowing reviews on this album. Earlier today I noticed it was 
> available for download on e-music so took a chance. It is without 
> doubt the most excruciating vocal performance of the year, even 
> beating old whiney Bob Dylan to the accolade. Furthermore it sounds 
> like she is being backed by music students who are struggling to come 
> to terms with playing their instruments whilst wearing boxing gloves.
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> If someone can point out the reason for such critical acclaim on this 
> album, please do enlighten me. I like to think I have a pretty broad 
> taste in music, but this is torture to my ears, not music.
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> Thanks,
> Mike
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