Pearl

She reminds me of the most annoying girls I met in college... But that's not her fault. Powerful vocals.

Her second album. Rock. Wow ! What an opening track ! Move Over, the vocals and that lead guitar, and then we get Cry Baby ! Some start to an album. Her authenticity and passion leaps out at you in every song. Janis is shooting for the stars on this one and gave us a performance that could fill the universe. I'm approaching three hundred albums off this list and this is as good as anything I've heard. Fantastic !

It was not my fave genre, but quite informative to listen to.

increible

а вообще-то очень даже хорошая музыка! манера интересная такая, но слушать приятно. жалко тетю эх

It's a really really good album. Sounds incredible. Janis' singing is incredible. The band plays fantastic. Also great great songs on it! Some favorite non hits are Half moon and trust me, the opening and closing songs. Not in the mindset to write much more now, but it's a really good one. Don't be mad at me, It's a 3 but a very high one! Like 3.7,8

Yeah fuck yeah dude. Great stuff mang

Fuckin love janis

No doubting, she is a great singer. I think the term is "raw".

It’s sombering knowing that this was her last studio album, and that this released after her unfortunate death. Knowing that going into the initial listen, some songs hit harder than others. This album featured arguably one of her best songs, that being Cry Baby and Me and Bobby McGee (the great Kris Kristofferson song). The sound, and feel of the album fits the time period it was in. Recorded in 1970, released in 1971, it has that sound that we all know and love from that era. Rolling Stones ranked this album in there Top 500 albums of all time, and that’s for good reason. Janis gave her all when it came to music, and it’s apparent in Pearl.

Classic and unique, this album doesn’t overstay its welcome yet has a variety of tracks. Great guitar riffs and an iconic voice.

Not really my taste, singing was good but just too raspy for me, instruments felt kinda basic too, honestly kinda forgettable, I couldn’t even hum you any lyric because it all faded

Bangers!

Sometimes when listening to an artist i've heard about before, it makes me realize that I just never had any real clue about them other than hearing their name. First of all, yeah......no idea Janis Joplin died in 1970.....Maybe i'm confusing her with Stevie Nicks or Patti Smith? I wasn't alive in the 70's so I can't really say i've really heard her music other than Piece of My Heart.....which I only just now learned was Janis Joplin. Don't blame me ok? I basically don't know who sings anything, which is why i'm doing this list. I've heard that Janis is basically the queen of Rock, but this album is so confusing because it's so soulful and bluesy. It is rock, but it fits in closer with The Temptations or Sly Stone than The Eagles or the Rolling Stones. Her passionate raspy vocals also caught me by surprise. Another talented life tragically cut short. I think it's natural to compare Amy Winehouse to Janis, but I think the reality is that Janis' popularity was sky high at the time of her death, which had to have been soul crushing to so many people. Hard to compare it to someone today. Like if T Swift passed away suddenly? Or Chappell Roan? Either way, i'm still not a huge fan of the late 60's early 70's soul, blues, rock. Janis definitely has a unique and special voice and I can see her influence on so many artists and it's a shame that we lost her so young. Cry Baby is an incredibly passionate song and such a perfect example of the power of her voice.

Her voice is iconic but I can’t listen to a lot of it.

Good, nothing stuck in my head after but I like the overall sound and listened to the whole album.

This one caught me off guard. I've definitely heard Janis Joplin's name before but I didn't know anything about her or her music. This is an easy, enthusiastic 5 stars for me. I think she has a great, distinctive voice and just thoroughly enjoyed almost all of these songs. I might be biased because I really like the genre but I was just really impressed.

The lyricism was impressive. The instrumentation ripped. Only complaint the vocals. Fun for a few songs but just listening to it felt like I was getting vocal fry after a few tracks. Take it easy Janis.

Not bad, not great, but a lot of soul in that voice

I was expecting to like Bobby McGee (which is an absolute fucking heater) and not much else. WRONG! What a wonderful surprise! Not sure why this worked so well for me. I guess when Janis pops on amidst other music, it’s very jarring, but when you commit, songs like cry baby absolutely rip. 4.5.

Splendid. This is on a completely different planet from the Big Brother and the Holding Company album, where that is noodly and often an escalator to nowhere this is tight, focused and powered by that throaty howl that makes Janis so beloved. The hits hit here and Half Moon is a revelation. Me and Bobby McGee is an all-time cover.

The difference in enjoyment between Buried Alive in the Blues and Mercedes Benz told me everything: I love the Janis Joplin backing band, I do not like Janis Joplin's vocals. Unique for sure, not for me.

Grande artiste, album qui capte bien son talent.

C'est pas pire dirty et énergique. Un peu chien que musicalement la toune la plus intéressante soit l'instrumentale. 3.49 étoiles

Amazing, i can't remember the last time a song gave me shivers the way "Cry Baby" did

Soulful blues with good backing band.

Never been a big fan of her voice. No apologies.

8.5/10

honestly liked it more than morrison hotel. though it feels a lil weird bc it clearly sounds like a drugged up white woman trying to sound like a black woman

What an amazing voice!

Janis is the queen of the blues

totally sexy and glamorous, trabalho incrível que sua carga emotiva é sempre acentuada pela voz rasgada de Janis, uma pena ela ter ido tão cedo, ao menos deixou uma pérola na areia da praia 5/5

8,5/10

Groovy

Surprise bangers

What a voice. Really enjoyed that.

I would rather listen to a vacuum on a moderately dirty carpet for an hour.

Really good album. Has a mix of very many great tracks, the transitions on the listens are phenomenal, and standouts are Move Over and Half Moon

Definitely one of those albums that I can imagine was absolutely mind-blowing at the time. Janis definitely has a unique and impressive voice. 3.5/5

Listened a couple of times. Enjoyed a couple of songs. Bit screechy? Is that sacrilege?

There are some serious bangers on here. Great album.

own

Great singer and musicianship here, but this is not for me

*This is a great album. Joplin's voice is iconic, but can be a little grating at times.

Obviously the vocals are the standout here. Raspy but with great range and power. Album feels unfinished in places which is unsurprising given Joplin died before its completion. Half Moon was a standout.

in a struggle to find

I appreciate this for the historical and political relevance it has. And, I can dig Janis rocking out. But, most of the songs sound exactly the same. Good for a decent listen through, but not going to make it into my regular rotation.

Nice one

Album #940 With a face like that, you know the music is going to be good. Me and Bobby McGee is one of my favorite songs of all time. The way she sings it, you'd think this was a real person and story she lived through, but she didn't even write the song. Kris Kristofferson did. Everything else is solid soulful blues rock. I can't think of a good reason not to give this one a 5/5.

Really good. Amazing vocals.

A powerhouse voice and solid classic rock musical accompaniment.

Legendary album.

Good! A bit too bluesy old school for my tastes.

A solid album. The band played very well. She sang very well too. My only gripe is how rough her voice was and some of the sounds she made sometimes.

not a Janis fan

Dreamt about the song “cry baby”

i love Janis!!

Over the years, I always recognized Janis Joplins imprint on American Music. She had a unique voice and soul and from what I can tell, a general type of way about her that was no less than “cool as fuck.” Previously I had only listened to Cheap Thrills by BB & THC like once or twice, and Janis’ “I Got Dem Ol’ Kozmic Blues…” like once or twice and never really paid the rest too much attention. Upon hearing Pearl for the first time in my life, Janis Joplin has my attention. Something finally clicked. Now, I am knee deep in J-Jops. I will be learning a cover of Mercedes Benz, post haste!

Just an absolutely exceptional vocalist and songwriter. She’s only known for a couple of songs, but one listen to this entire album and it will reframe your idea of her as an artist. Her band was phenomenal, and absolutely perfect for her blend of blues and rock, elevating her singing to another level. If she had lived long enough to sing on KISS’s 1998 travesty “Psycho Circus”, well… the album would have still sucked balls, but at least the vocals would have been killer. I will definitely be listening to more Janis, with a more open mind. What a voice!

Et ok album. Vil nok ikke lytte til igen.

She's so good

She hams in the raw wailing vocals sometimes but she does have the voice for it, the blues rock suits it, and it is the flower power 60s after all. Glad to be exploring her album properly, I dig it.

loved it

I loved this album. The control in her voice and the sound. The band was also funky and awesome.

good but not like thaaat good

Nope

Meh at best

Merecedez Benz is a cute, little song. I much prefer the instrumental of Buried Alive in the Blues over the actual Joplin tracks. Her voice just doesn't do it for me.

Rv

01) Move Over - 8,5 02) Cry Baby - 10,0 03) A Woman Left Lonely - 8,0 04) Half Moon - 7,5 05) Buried Alive in the Blues - 7,0 06) My Baby - 8,5 07) Me and Bobby McGee - 10,0 08) Mercedes Benz - 10,0 09) Trust Me - 8,0 10) Get It While You Can - 7,5 TOTAL: 8,50 (85/100)

3.5

3.0

I like it and can see how revolutionary it was for the time. i know people love her voice but it doesn't do it for me that much. But I can recognize the talent!

I have honestly never heard anything like this first time listening to janis which is crazy love the jazzy rock vibes

she was gone wayyy to soon. love this album

I don’t know what else to give this except 5. Joplin probably has the best voice of anyone with clear vocal damage

Oh Lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz. I wish I had a dollar for every time I got drunk and sang that one. Janis was a star that unfortunately was doomed to burn out not fade away. She's a fantastic blue's singer, wonderful record

Me and Bobby McGee just outright slaps!

I’m always down to listen to some Janis Joplin.

I didn't love it.

Never really listed, good album

You go Janis!

I'm not sure she can put out a bad song. Her songs aren't about the lyrics and music, but it's about her soul. She puts everything she can into her music. The result is an absolute masterpiece. Bobby McGee, Cry Baby, and my guilty pleasure song Mercedes Benz. All legendary classics. The lessor known songs are all great as well. I added both Bobby McGee and Mercedes Benz to the playlist, as I usually double up songs from my 5 star rankings.

Solid album

Gave this 4 good listens (thank you short album). Simply didn’t grab me or hold my attention. Heresy for some I’m sure but that’s my impression. 2/5

Love JJ so much.

loved every second of it

Oh, Janis you look like you may have been loaded for this photo shoot, too. But you sure could sing.

molto bello!

Prva stvar vrhuuuunska. Ostalo mi je onako nostalgično drago ali ne bih rekla da je među najboljim albumima tog doba definitivno. Zbog toga 3/5, 6/10

Love this album 8.5/10 5/5 favs being: me and bobby mcgee (duh) and cry baby

Beautiful album. Had always lind of liked it but today I sat down and really enjoyed the whole album as a whole

Loooove Janis Joplin's voice. Never listened to a full album tho, i thought i was gonna get tired of it quicker then i actually did. Was a really fun listen.

de låtarna som är bra är riktigt bra, vissa blir lite långdragna och repeterande.

Not for me quite bland for 70s rock but a great voice

It's hard to find problems with this album, it was a great listen on my morning commute. Favorite track: maybe "Move Over," but will take some more listening to decide.

Still get goosebumps during her Bobby Magee vocal scat performance. Cry baby rips. Brief brilliant rock album

Funky blues rock with Joplin's raspy powerful vocals makes for a fun listen. A few ballads too with more space for her voice than previous albums makes this one to listen to.

Lovely album, Janis is an icon. Such a unique voice and rock style. Appreciate the artistry and message in her music

What an iconic voice. ❤️

Talented but not my vibe

I really like her voice. And the closing track Get It While You Can. A nice message there

eh

I liked this a lot. Felt eclectic but cohesive.

cry baby is transcendent, but perhaps one of my most contrarian views is that this is the inferior version of me and bobby mcgee. most of what's in between them is ffffine.

Okay I’m back on for the final year. And man what an album to start with. Idk that I’ve listened to a lot of Janice before now so I forgot just how hard it hits. Her voice in cry baby is so intense! I think I loved every moment of this album.

I used to go to this terrible biker bar in my college town, mostly because they were really loose with the carding, but also because a pitcher of beer was five dollars and they had karaoke some nights. Every karaoke night there was a guy who would do that one Bloodhound Gang song and a woman who would do "Me and Bobby McGee" and she killed every time. That being followed up with Mercedes Benz was a really enjoyable set of tracks, but I have a hard time listening to a full Janis Joplin in one sitting for some reason, even though I like her sound a lot.

miss janis joplin's second and final album. those of you classic rock heads will already be interested just by hearing her name, and i'm very happy to report that this album was worth every second of my time. holy hell can this woman sing. she sings loud, she sings proud and she sings so powerful it could cause an earthquake. her stage presence alone makes this album stand out to me. a very talented woman that unfortunately had a life that ended too soon. an unintentional swan song of one of the greatest singers of the 1970s i feel like.

really enjoyed this album. lot of all time classic songs on it. would listen to it again

My dad loved Janis Joplin and I always hated it when I was a kid. Later in my adulthood once I started to actually enjoy her music, he finally told me a story about how he was working in the oil patch of Northern Alberta back in the early 70's and would go into the pub and toss a bunch of money in the jukebox and put on Janis Joplin's song "Mercedes Benz" on repeat, then he'd sit in a far corner of the place and watch as eventually people would lose their minds trying to turn off the music. That's when I realized that I was just like him, because I had also done that exact same thing at a pub in Alberta with "The Hamster Dance".

Das Album zeigt ihre unverwechselbare Stimme in voller Kraft, besonders in Songs wie „Me and Bobby McGee“. Die Mischung aus Blues, Rock und Soul ist intensiv, aber das Album wirkt stellenweise unausgewogen. Einige Tracks glänzen, andere verlieren sich im Arrangement. Als Vermächtnis ihrer Karriere ist es bedeutend – musikalisch jedoch nicht durchgehend brillant. Ein solides Album mit Momenten echter Größe.

It's really really good

Rating: 2.3 So much yelling, overbearing blues guitar, this guy is obsessed with 70s Woodstock culture music isn’t he?

Klassiker, etwas jazzig

Still don’t really get her, but this wasn’t too bad.

I can’t get enough of Janis.

Forgot how enjoyable this album is. Such great bops beyond her 3 big hits on here - especially keen of half moon. Had it on Sunday afternoon while I needed to reinvigorate - and it worked.

Intense voice, and some good songwriting, but a bit grating to my ears.

This album is so much fun! Great rock album! Janis Joplin is such a great vocalist and the band is so good! She is such a good singer. She has a raw voice that really fits the vibes of the songs. Liked Songs: "Move Over" , "Cry Baby" , "A Woman Left Lonely" , "Half Moon" , "My Baby" , "Me and Bobby McGee" , "Get It While You Can"

Not bad 2.75

great voice some nice tunes

I'm a big fan. In the world of rock and roll, uniqueness is key. There is so much material that is derivative, it's unusual to come across something that's so distinct. Janis was one of a kind.

there is something entirely entrancing about the way joplin commands attention through her voice; so bluesy, gritty and saturated in personality. it’s sort of impossible to believe pearl was released posthumously, it feels so alive and vibrant, even in it’s more contemplative moments. imagine she had so much more to give to the world. 4/5

day 4: big ol STRONG voice here janis! ascendant instrumentations, funky grooves and inspired lyrics take the stage. i’m almost inclined to call her the female equivalent of robert plant (musical ability only). fuck it she shits on him. americana at its core, i can hear the inspiration of countless future femmes stemming from this album

What a voice

Vocals carry a huge amount of emotion, and the music is wonderfully dynamic. Hits like Cry Baby have definitely earned their legendary status. Trust Me is also a big highlight. Easy listening but great instrumentals as well as vocals. Despite this being a solo album, especially the piano really stood out to me. Great blues rock sound and fits perfectly with the rest of the band. Overall, great, but the sometimes large differences between the consecutive tracks were distracting.

Janis is an artist who slipped through the cracks for me, which is a shame because I've always known I love her voice. This did not disappoint. It's a great album. I'm withholding the fifth star because that noodley 70s southern rock sound turns me off. But Janis herself . . . wow.

This was pretty good.

I went through a pretty good classic rock phase in high school, so I’ve heard this before. I was curious to see if I maybe I was more ready to hear it now. Not really. This is not my thing, and I rounded up for the definitive version of Me and Bobby McGee. Cool rock/blues voice but the whole leaves me cold.

Gods, this is wonderful. Ten stars.

5/5 - It’s hard to imagine this list without one of the most iconic voices in rock history on it. Janis was a total powerhouse. I love this album. You need to hear it, because you can’t begin to tell the story of women in rock without Janis Joplin.

Wow what a voice! Really impressive vocals on this album with some really good songwriting

Really liked a couple of songs - We will not be lovers and The stolen girl

I would own this album just to hear cry baby and Mercedes Benz on vinyl. Where they belong.

I prefer the Greatest Hits package released in 1973 but most of the songs on this record have become classics. It was released posthumously, kind of as a tribute and it is hard to listen to this record and not think about what could have been.

Mostly meh with three good songs.

Not my style.

Fun album. Talented singer but sometimes it felt like she was doing too much. The band is incredible. I kinda wish the band continued making music.

Pleasant when they are in a slow groove, but once they speed up she’s overwrought.

Some great tunes, she tends to overdo it, though.

Artiste connue de nom. Rock/blues sans intérêt particulier, si ce n'est la voix de JJ qui est le seule partie remarquable. Mais ce n'est pas suffisant pour donner envie d'écouter une seconde fois, surtout que le chant finit par être difficile à supporter sur un disque entier. =>2/5

Pas mal de sons vraiment entrainants ! Et une voix particulière qui sent le tabac et l'insouciance Un peu redondant cela dit

Janis need some D..... Stat!

En fait j'aime pas sa voix sur les chansons connues, mais les autres, 10/10

Not much to say about this except that I sort of just thought it was ok and it didn’t make that much of an impression. Fav songs: buried alive in the blues, my baby

Janis Joplin is obviously a really good and insanely talented singer, but something about this album just doesn’t click for me. It feels a little repetitive for whatever reason, and that gets a little grating as the album goes on. The band is super tight though. I feel bad not liking it as much as I should. Standout tracks: Move Over, Half Moon

Janis Joplin, more than anyone else, including Insane Clown Posse, is the artist who looks the most like all of her fans.

The song Cry Baby single-handedly gives this whole album 4 stars for me.

Familiar with this artist by name and I enjoyed the album’s energy and the singer’s unique voice. No real standouts otherwise.

I looked up her Wikipedia page and felt my jaw hit the floor when I read that she recorded this album at age 26. All the songs are enjoyable but I don't see myself running back to listen anytime soon. Feels like the album deserves a 3.5 or something similar, but the twangier and raspier tracks did pull it away from 4 stars. All in all, damn shame she died so young, I cannot imagine how incredible her music could have become.

Kind of sounds like my aunt with a southern accent? Use of growling technique all over is distracting, but goodness can that woman belt em out

This album is... Well, it's Janis Joplin, what can go wrong? It's great! What else can be said? This album is fantastic, from beginning to end.

yes... i remember everything well. you giving your head to a unhip and lame old man in the chelsea hotel, one night stand and then left quickly. you ruined your life but he made that stupid moment immortal. collectively 4 albums spanning about 3 hours is what you have left, we remembers you individually while he carries on with the heart of an asshole. a priest(ess) is what they call you and him. he follows on mine mind everywhere and resides rent free in my mind. if at that time i minded the gap and walk away his name will not be linked with pure burning hatred. go home and cry, leonard, our dear asshole: we will never miss you. the boomers will hail you and janis both as a god but why should i care about it? 4/5

Janis Joplin could certainly wail with the best of 'em. This was unfortunately the final album of hers in which she was directly involved, given her untimely passing just a few months prior. This is about as good as it gets when it comes to blues rock. Joplin just had a voice made for blues & soul: able to carry on its own and elevated further with the backing of the Full Tilt Boogie Band. This was definitely more polished than her work with Big Brother & The Holding Company too.

brava iconica ma se mi allucca un altro poco nelle orecchie vado bananas

SONO ESTERREFATTA! Nonostante io abbia sempre ascoltato canzoni di quest'album non ho mai effettivamente prestato attenzione all'intero prodotto ed è stata una mia mancanza. Iniziare con Move Over è di certo il miglior biglietto da visita di quest'album

sono di fretta quindi milito a dire bello

Fortissimo 4.5

Vabbè janis ha una grande voce. Sicuramente un bell’album blues rock, un po’ psichedelico e poi cry baby pezzo iconcio

bello bello

Niente da dire sul talento e sulla bellezza delle canzoni, pke onesto davvero insuperabile sta crista, però devo dirlo un album intero con questa voce così raschiante a na certa mi ha un po' pesato, avrei apprezzato di più sentendolo spezzettato in più momenti

Big voice, good tunes, more like this…

Classic voice

RIP

Just boring 1,5

Oh boy. Voice gone by this point.

An iconic voice range and diverse collection of songs. To my mind, just Awesome.

Her vocals were incredibly unique and her talent was very apparent. It is a shame she was gone so young. The chemistry in her band is a reflection of her ability to bring energy and creativity into any space.

You Love Brings Me To Life 1001 Albums Generator 126 (09/25/2025) Opening strong with the energetic Move Over, I didn't know what to expect from Janis Joplin's final studio album, but I certainly didn't expect this. I was mighty impressed by the instrumentals on display in this song, and in general, Joplin's backing band is quite a force to be reckoned with. With that said, there is so much going on here, but pretty much all of it is driven by Janis' strong, distinctive voice and most of it is somehow inspired by the blues. Parts like the powerful chorus of Cry Baby also sound almost like a show tune with the strong backing choir. Half Moon is such a fun track and is the closest Pearl gets to pure funk. I think that what holds this album back is the slightly weaker second half. My Baby, while it does play with some interesting timing elements, is not one of the strongest songs here. The a capella Mercedes Benz is really weird and Trust Me has my least favorite vocal performance on the album. With that said, Pearl is a really strong album and it certainly made me sad that it would be Janis' last, releasing only a few months after she died of an overdose. Strong 3.5/5, rounded up to a 4. Favs: Move Over Cry Baby Half Moon Least Fav: Mercedes Benz

Love Janis. But this one doesn't quite do it for me. The comfortable slickness of this band doesn't work with her as well as the ragged edge of her previous colleagues, and often they seem more interested in displaying their chops than supporting the song. Which may be understandable, because some of the material is a little uninspired, and not really suited to her, leaning towards a sultriness that isn't her best side - I'd rather hear her howling above the storm. When the band get out of her way and she has something good to sing, like Bobby McGee, the results are great. But I'd rather hear those good bits on a compilation than sit through the rest again.

3.75 Rip

The cry at the start of Cry Baby… Janis Joplin, the one and only, 5 of 5 stars

Amazing record. Raw, pure, and powerful. One of the most stunning blues singer ever

Janis! Bluesy JJ!

4/5 - pretty solid album! I enjoyed it quite a bit!!! added quite a few of the songs to my playlists! :]

It was a fun album I was surprised by the amount of songs I knew

Fantastic album by a legend.

Zonder na te denken een 5. Prachtige stem, heerlijke muziek en gewoon een plaat vol tijdloze klassiekers.

Liked this very much. Couple of well known hits but some good gems in there, both Bluesy and Rock & Roll.

I didn’t remember Janis sounded so country to me

Not much to say here, easy enough to listen to. Enjoyed the emotion in her voice and a sense of playfulness in the lyrics. Would listen again, wouldn’t necessarily recommend

Me and Bobby Mcgee

Grating voice and (for the most part) unmemorable tunes, despite all the posthumous hype.

Crazy good? I feel like I was missing a piece of music history and I didn't even know it. Makes a lot of contemporaries feel trite.

Great vocals, jammy, varied, good time

Didn’t love ot

track 1 - love the energy and vibes really electric and her voice is so wild in a good way!! I also like the beat and tempo track 2 - giving elvis? very electric chapel/wedding vibes? I think i’ve heard this before. i like how the song has major peaks and valleys. track 3 - slower, not as enjoyable of a listen i didn’t like it that much. i think it’s not my style of music it’s too jazzy? wasn’t a fan of the beat and music either ;-;. track 4 - this is so late 1960s it’s crazy lmao. i like the guitar and piano solo woooooo. im getting like American church music vibes from this lowkey. track 5 - the beat is fun and the guitar in the background sounds so good. no lyrics i guess it was an interlude/instrumental kind of? track 6 - getting heavy church vibes again, i feel like it’s a big influence on blues and psychedelic music. rly passionate singing which sounds so good but not the kind of thing i would listen to casually. track 7 - i like this melody a lot more, i feel like i would listen to this/add to my playlist. the energy lifts in this song rly quickly it becomes a lot more dancey. i like the way the song ends it was rly snappy. track 8 - no music acapella? this is a rly cool addition to the album and almost like a break from the super instrumental heavy rest of the album. this song is also so country sounding to me!! i like her quip at the end. track 9 - i feel like this is a really good place to put this song, it’s winding the album down rly nicely and i like how it’s introducing the end and slowing down the energy here. track 10 - slowww i like, and i like the little beat with the piano very good tickles my brain. i like how she sings alongside the music, its not in a specific rhythm or anything it’s hard to explain? really good guitar(?) instrumental here i like how it kept going up and up for a while. probably my fav song of the album alongside mercedes benz. Conclusions - I think this album is rly good musically!! i love how it starts at such a high energy and kind of keeps you at a high until mercedes benz, then the quick wind down of the last two songs is very satisfying! her vocals are amazing and she just sounds so unique it’s addicting. I think the genre is not really to my taste but it still told a story that i reallly enjoyed anyways!

The genre / music generally isn’t for me! But I really respect her talent and writing. Wish I liked it more tbh

It’s easy to recognize how insanely talented and influential Janis Joplin is. Maybe if I were in a different mood, time of life, or circumstance, I would enjoy this album more. But today I didn’t. With the exception of one song, this album didn’t capture my attention and I was looking forward to it being over. Of course, this is subjective, and if someone argued this is a five-star album, I couldn’t disagree. The musicianship is great. Her voice is iconic. I just didn’t enjoy it personally. Added to Library: • Me and Bobby McGee

singing. music. jam. the feels.

One of my favorites. I own a first pressing of this album.

this is just incredible?! what a voice! fave song: a woman left lonely ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Classic Janis Joplin. I liked it but didn't love it. Her voice is definitely powerful but I don't actually love how she sounds. Favorites: Move Over

One of the great voices of Rock music. A perfect album.

Such a raw and honest voice and one that was taken from us too early 8.7

Stunning voice, over pub blues

Banger

Enjoyed the Cheap Thrills album so excited to see how it is solo… Instant groove, soul and unmistakable vox. Never knew she was saying “Cry Baby” in THAT song! The inevitable force and soul throughout through. Such a valuable and unique approach which oozes humanity and soul. Refreshing, especially in modern times. Such talent, quirkiness and individuality. Go Janice!

Love this. Can't believe I haven't listened to more Janis in my life. 9/10

Rocking country blues. The band elvis should have had.

It's all about the voice

5 estrelas

Not my thing, I'd rather hear a black artist sing soul music with actual soul than a white woman with substance abuse issues. Not dishing on people going through shit but I think her music stands as a testament that white hippie artist overshadow important black artists during this time.

my 3rd female artist so far and also my 3rd 5 star rating :)

She had a great voice, that was very distinct.

Janis was so, so good.

I’m in the tiny percentage of people who can’t stand Janis Joplin’s voice. It’s never impressed me, and more often than not it irritates me. The band on this album was exactly fine, nothing to write home about. My favorite on this one was Buried Alive In the Blues for obvious reasons. I’m giving it 3/5 because I’m positive there are albums on this list I’ll dislike more.

Wharra voice, loved this

I don't vibe with her voice but this is undeniable.

Incredible vocal performance throughout and the songs are pretty good too. Well earned 4

You dropped this queen 👑

3,5

Quite an enjoyable album. I knew Bobby McGee and Mercedes but I felt engaged enough by the rest to round it up to an overall 4. She had a very unique voice.

The wow really recognizes the new style of the new backing band. We have (many of us) engaged the American Idolization of Janis's voice, but those people don't quite get the intensity right. I don't blame the singers, but American Idol producers. Janis shines on this delicately produced too brief foray into her vocalization. Me and Bobby McGee alone deserves putting her on Mt. Rushmore.

This is a pearl. That voice is phenomenal and every song is blastingly brilliant. And every one just makes me wanna sing.

She is explosive, and more than her keeping up with the energy of the band, it's more like she demands this intensity from them. The production is great, and she's one of a kind. And there's not a second on tape where she's not delivering 100%. My only issue is that I tire of the wailing energy before the album's over. I guess it's a preference thing, cause she's on her own level.

Fuck me, what an album. This was my first time hearing this, though I knew the hits. I never really considered myself a Janis fan before this project (hence my not checking this out before today), but I sure as shit am one now. She brings it on every tune, and her band provides the perfect accompaniment. Soulful, honest, tender, explosive. This is one of the best discoveries from this project.

unbelievable that this is her second and final album! I like to daydream about what would have been had we more Janis Joplin to enjoy. This was just perfect.

badass

Fine, nothing noteworthy for me

The album was deeper than I was expecting. I don’t necessarily love or hate Joplin as a singer on singles, but her tone with the quality of the old recording does grate after several tracks.

I liked every other song, but I honestly don’t get what the big deal was with Janis Joplin.

I honestly think I prefer Bette Midler in The Rose

A couple of classic soulful rock ballads in this album, both of which are enjoyable and feel like a throwback. “Cry Baby” is the highlight for me, with a couple of other strong tracks, but overall the album doesn’t do too much for me.

Powerful, but screechy. Great cover of Me and Bobby Magee

Really enjoyed this. Especially the songs I was less familiar with.

a nice blues album

insane voice

Not really sure what to say that hasn't already been said. A legendary voice that we lost too soon. I'd never really listened to her full albums before, so I'm glad this is in the world to experience!

Janis Joplin, _Pearl_ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Damn I thought I'd heard all of her stuff. Dang if she doesn't sing a whole helluva lot about wanting someone. But the stuff is incredible, just line after line of brilliance. Kept wanting to say "she's just doing whitegirl take on R&B" but no, this is no Pat Boone Wrecks Black People's Music album. It's just soulful. The Adele of her time.

Lyrics were interesting and had a strong messages. Not really my kind of music though.

Beautiful silky smooth but gravelly voice. Souuuuuuly blues. Jop jop jop

So good. Taken too soon.

For some reason, I've always had a bit of an issue with Joplin's vocal delivery - quite screechy at times, and a bit OTT. So I came to this record expecting more of the same unfair opinion from me. But this is a remarkable album. Gorgeous production, fantastic songs, and Joplin is as charismatic as you like. Favourite tracks: Move Over, Cry Baby, A Woman Left Lonley, Half Moon (sick riff), Buried Alive In the Blues, Get It While You Can.

I mean, I knew Janis Joplin was a great singer, but I'd never taken the time to really immerse myself, and she's just incredible. Great backing band, very tight, but the focus is her heart-rending, blues-filled performances. Just great track after great track, there's a reason why she's a legend.

Really good

FIRE!!!! I loved this one, which is kinda funny considering I was not a fan when I first listened a few years ago. I remember thinking it was a bit one-note, but guess what? I was wrong. So very wrong. Taking nothing else into account, Janis' vocals alone are enough to carry the album. She's the epitome of a once-in-a-generation talent. Then, when you consider the strong production and soul infused deep within each song, this album becomes otherworldly. I think I could listen to this album forever. Somehow, the rasp and harshness of Janis' voice don't prevent the warm, inviting qualities from flourishing as well. She was a singular talent, and every song on this album is a testament to that.

When this album popped up from the generator this morning I was not excited at all. I'd previously listened to "Cheap Thrills" and didn't enjoy it at all. I remember this album being played at lots of hang outs with friends back in the 70's, but I really never paid much attention to it. Or so I thought. Right off the bat, I recognized the first two songs and totally loved them. And then it slowed down with "A Woman Left Lonely" and I was all in. There are a couple of filler tracks, but they didn't take the smile off of my face that I had from the start of the record till the end. I am shocked, and very pleasantly surprised. I kept thinking that I can't possibly give this five stars, but I can't deny how much I enjoyed this album. It's getting that five.

Love it. Own it

Like it 3/5

It's not exactly my style, but it's good nonetheless

Excellent

Cry Baby, Me and Bobby McGee, Move Over - Classics. Great Rock artist with a raspy and soulful voice.

Boring

Really solid album. I can definitely see why singers have been described Janis Joplin-esque.

Janis joplin is crunchy peanut butter in a land of smooth. Creo baby and half morning were both favoritos and showed her range. Unexpected fun

My father owned this gem, so I listened to it often at a very young age. Of course, I couldn't understand the lyrics at that time, but the energy of her voice impressed me. While the music isn't anything I normally listen to, it's simply amazing. And my favourite happens to be the last song she recorded just days before her death: Mercedes Benz.

Phenomenal

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nah

Shit slapped at the beach

Solid album by an exceptional singer who died way too soon.

I was a little shocked to see that this was the only Janis Joplin album in this collection, but then was relieved to see that we'll get another dose of her with the earlier Big Brother and the Holding Band album. I'm not all that familiar with her work, aside from her distinctive vocal style, so it was nice to hear an album of hers that contained nearly all-new (to me) material. And fun to hear how well she and the Full Tilt Boogie Band meshed on the album--I imagine they were even better live. I particularly enjoyed "Move over", "Half moon", and her great version of "Me and Bobby McGee", and it's definitely moving to hear the instrumental "Buried alive with the blues", still waiting for Joplin's vocals to fill it out.

I've listened and sung along to this record hundreds of times over the past 50+ years. I once sang all of Mercedes Benz to my mother while on a car ride and she thought it was pretty good and that I should write it down. She was right!

Loved it and will listen again.

I didn’t get a chance to hear this. I’ll default give it three stars.

Really enjoyed this. Some great songs. As a child I heard Mercedes Benz and thought that one day I’d own one. Well , one day I did. The song is still way cooler than the car though.

Never listened to any Janis Joplin, or so I thought, but recognised a couple of these and had never realised it was her. Was interested to listen to this though as was aware she was highly regarded by a lot of people. And it didn’t disappoint. Enjoyed this one a lot.

A real mixed bag of songs here. Some I really like, some average, almost all of them ruined by her wailing voice!

All about the voice and the vibes. Would be hard to not enjoy this.

Undeniably unique in her delivery: the combination of energy, emotion, and tone was one of a kind. I had heard a few of her famous tracks before but never realized she was largely a blues singer. Certain tracks also evoked similarities to Jimi Hendrix, which I didn't expect but makes sense. Where it kind of falls apart for me is the lyrical content: pretty much every song is about chasing, lamenting, loving, or being mistreated by romantic partners, often men. I get that she wrote what she knew and blues is largely emotionally driven, so romance is a natural connection, but the motif gets a bit tired as a central focus. I'm also not the biggest blues fan, so that might factor in as well. Good historical exploration, clearly unmatched at what she did, but this will not be in my regular rotation.

Basically the same as Big Brother and the Holding Company for me. Some good blues/soul, I just can't do Joplin's voice. I will say I think she has a little more range on this one, so when she's not going high/screeching, it's pretty good. And I do like this more than Big Brother, but not enough to get it to four stars.

Me and Bobby McGee is a fucking stellar song, wow

buen rock

Mid album, nije mi se toliko svidio

Puissant. Je n’avais jamais vraiment écouté du Janis Joplin. Mais c’est très bon. Un voix étonnante. Et un très bon band qui est avec elle.

wonderful

I don't think I'd say that Janis Joplin had a good voice. It's decidedly not good. But it's so unique that it's absolutely amazing for the music she made. Her voice is so strong that it doesn't matter if the pitch is off a bit or if it's uneven. She forces you to listen to her and that's why it's great. I can certainly see the influence this album has had on basically every woman-fronted rock band since. This is a good album. It's not a perfect or even a great album. There are some songs on here that I wouldn't really listen to again on their own, but playing the album as a whole is the way to do it. 3.25/5

ehhh this had some highs and some lows to me. Favorite song: A Woman Left Lonely

I wish I could've seen this woman live, the absolute voice on her is so goddamn good. She's funny, the songs are very groovy, the production is tight, it's just a great record full of emotion and personality. God bless her, wish we could've gotten more.

An album I enjoyed out of the week.

Started a little slower but I liked it more as it went on. That woman can SING.

janis joplin is one of the 65% of my listening taste that i genetically inherited from my grandpa. despite this, i had really only properly heard me and bobby mcgee. this was very fun, her voice alone can take you all the way but the music is another perfect layer. it feels wrong to give an iconic album like this anything less than a four. liked: a woman left lonely, half moon, buried alive in the blues, me and bobby mcgee,

Great album, the music is great and funky and Janis’s voice is one of a kind.

The band sounds great, her vocals are insane. Very close to being a 5 for me. Would have loved to hear what came next from her. 4.5/5.

The first fierce rocker chick paving the way for generations to follow.

She can obviously sing, and I quite liked the album. It did however get a little one note after a few songs, and I felt like every song tried to be intense for most of the album. The album is only 33 minutes, but I managed to get tired of the intensity, energy and her voice around halfway through. The last few songs blew some fresh air and it finished nicely. Solid, and I could see myself listening to it again, but much of the album felt samey. It really needed some softer songs in the middle so you get a break. Also I didn't feel like there was any stand out songs I would listen to otherwise.

Janis Joplin had such a unique, electrifying voice, so glad to have gotten this album today. Some absolute classics in here. Easy 5/5 stars.

What a voice!!

For me, Janis Joplin's name has only ever come up when people talk about the '27 Club'. So, it was refreshing to actually listen to some. This girl can/could sing. And, she comes straight out of the gate belting it on '...Move Over'. She then proceeds to continue throughout. Her voice is raspy and on the edge of peaking at times, but it's pleasant. I listened to this album after 'Elvis is Back' and while both albums were quite similar (in a way), it was nicely welcome. How were they similar? They're both albums that focus highly on the vocal performance. Elvis is Elvis! But, Janis has a great variation in the performance of her backing band. There is a nice mix of different styles of songs. I really enjoyed the accapella bluesy Mercedes Benz. The only downside was the organ sound. It's all a bit 1970s for me. I can't describe it. But I was turned off by each song, the more the organ arrived. And, yes, it got heavier as the album went on. Still, a great performance. 4 Stars.

This album is like falling in love with your babysitter. Needing money to help with uni costs, she’s taken a job as your babysitter while your parents go out to a fancy dinner party. She arrives in a beat up grey sedan, and you can hear the music blaring out of the speakers from a mile away. She’s wearing ripped baggy jeans, a white singlet with an unbuttoned flannel shirt over the top, and an unzipped hoodie. She’s friendly to your parents as they leave, and they tell her she can help herself to anything in the fridge. As mum and dad leave, she cracks a can of one of your father’s beers. Immediately she speaks to you as if you are an equal, even though she has experienced so much more than you have, and there is a significant age gap. She is a feminist, but a genuine one. Instead of simply rattling the sabre about how men are the downfall of society, she simply knows she is fucking awesome and expects to be treated as such. After explaining to you what uni is like, she tells you to get to bed. Never wanting this night to end, you kick up a fuss. She’s not here to argue, but she lets you have a sip of her third beer before sending you to get ready for bed.

Solid album. Good catch rockk

Slaps harder than I expected! Really enjoyed this one - very unique vocal work and style!

Very good. An album bursting with talent. Enjoyed

it's never not a good day for a janis album

Great voice, the album not quite up to that level. A couple of tracks are really good but overall its pretty average fare, just leaves you wondering what might have been had she not overdosed so early in her career.

so Janis was an icon. Super raw and emotional and certainly one of the greats. But if I want to hear someone shouting at me in a raspy voice I'd just chat to my 5 year old at the end of the school holidays.

Another reminder of what a loss the world suffered when Janis died too young. Her voice shines brightly on this album, which already features some great blues rock. Of particular note are her performances on Half Moon, Mercedes Benz, and the standout Me and Bobby McGee. Beautiful voice with some soulful rock.

Probably a 5 star when I was 18, now a 4 star.

A flawless blues rock album. Janis Joplin's vocals are vibrant and perfect.

I absolutely love Cry Baby, the volume and vocal range is incredible and I loved her voice. I feel like A Woman Left Lonely is just a big contrast to Cry Baby in the way it sounds because it’s just a lot softer and not so many vocal changes. I love the instrumental sound in Half Moon.

Overall, it wasn't my favorite. Its entirely a decent album that showcases Janis's vocal abilities, but I didn't find any of the songs too enjoyable for my tastes. I just don't think I would ever hop back into this album, and even the most popular song on it (Me and Bobby McGee) was not as good as I had hoped. 2.5/5.

Amazing voice and the hits really hit, but for an album with only 10 tracks (one of which is an instrumental) there are a few too many forgettable tunes to justify 5 stars

Very unique and compelling vocals.

Good

I love her voice and more importantly her passion and delivery. She makes the right choices. And her band matches her grit and grind. An amazing and influential album. A desert island five, for sure.

Janis and this album is superb work of art. Recommend on every level.

There were two songs I wasn’t that fussed on but I loved the rest. Really good album overall, she has a brilliant voice. Top Track - Half Moon

I can’t believe I haven’t listen to her before 🌞

Faboulous. Great songs, great voice, and a Hammond Organ.....