I've listened to her first three albums, Delta Sweete just outclasses the others. Okolona River Bottom Band is such a great tune but I think Reunion left the biggest impression on me. I'm thankful for lyrics websites because there's no way I could have decoded all the harmonies myself. Does anyone know who the male voice is on that song? I'm sure it's not Roger Miller but that's certainly who it reminded me of.
This is such a strong album. The same year's Local Gentry is more lightweight - three Beatles covers is a bit much - but the original character studies are brilliant. A shame that her albums don't get more attention.― Get wolves (DL), Tuesday, May 8, 2012 3:25 AM (eight years ago) bookmarkflaglink
― Get wolves (DL), Tuesday, May 8, 2012 3:25 AM (eight years ago) bookmarkflaglink
There's a very strong correlation between the half-assedness of an 70s album and the number of Beatles covers present.
― musically, Monday, 30 November 2020 18:00 (three years ago) link
The 33 1/3 book on the Ode to Billie Joe album also includes a discussion of the rest of her work. It's not terribly extensive but well written and fair. I've only heard the first two albums and prefer Delta Sweete.
― Halfway there but for you, Monday, 30 November 2020 19:39 (three years ago) link
i know it's late in the day, but amoeba.com is doing 20% off everything (+free postage) and they have the box set in stock. i woulda ordered it but i just bought the pylon box set, so my music spending is on hold for a bit.
― Totally different head. Totally. (Austin), Monday, 30 November 2020 22:42 (three years ago) link
Does anyone know who the male voice is on that song? I'm sure it's not Roger Miller but that's certainly who it reminded me of.
I suspect it's producer Kelly Gordon
― Number None, Monday, 30 November 2020 23:08 (three years ago) link
The box set is terrific. Delta Sweete is the only OMG album on it, but all the others have good bits.
― Cow_Art, Tuesday, 1 December 2020 02:14 (three years ago) link
Her vocal jazz album on it is amazing imo. Not adventurous or anything just beautifully performed
― ILX’s bad boy (D-40), Tuesday, 1 December 2020 07:21 (three years ago) link
Does anyone know who the male voice is on that song? I'm sure it's not Roger Miller but that's certainly who it reminded me of.I suspect it's producer Kelly Gordon― Number None, Monday, November 30, 2020 3:08 PM (yesterday) bookmarkflaglink
― Number None, Monday, November 30, 2020 3:08 PM (yesterday) bookmarkflaglink
I found Gordon's album Defunked on Youtube (certainly can't find it anywhere else) and it certainly sounds like the same person. Good listen too thus far.
― musically, Tuesday, 1 December 2020 20:29 (three years ago) link
Been listening to the box set on spotify today and really digging all the solo demos on there. I love the delta sweete but the production can be so big and wacky, its really nice to hear her with just voice and guitar
― turn the jawhatthefuckever on (One Eye Open), Wednesday, 2 December 2020 20:08 (three years ago) link
I wish that the lost 70s album with “thunder in the afternoon” would get released
― brimstead, Thursday, 3 December 2020 03:11 (three years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOd8FZclNvs
― buzza, Thursday, 17 March 2022 04:25 (two years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeybfH2xSLY
― budo jeru, Wednesday, 7 February 2024 16:25 (two months ago) link
this is a treat
― bendy, Friday, 9 February 2024 15:57 (two months ago) link