Pearl

Great album. My review is tainted slightly by my own ignorance. I always though of Janis Joplin as a singer/songwriter/musician - come to find out she didn't write any of these songs and only played guitar on one (Me and Bobby McGee). Still - I'm tasked with rating the album, not my preconceived notions of a single artist. To that end - the songs are great, but made great by Joplin's vocals. Sung by anyone else, I don't think they'd land as well. The music is just sloppy enough to match her rough vocal style. Get it While You Can is a standout track - even with the more iconic songs on this album.

This sounds like a performer at the top of her craft. Sadly we never got to find out where she would go from here. She was one of a kind and this album is a great testament to her brilliance. 4 stars.

4.5 Great voice, great band. Good songs. Tragic that this was her last album.

Enjoyed more than expected.

Pleasantly surprised. Lotta soul. Lotta funk. 4.5.

Bekende naam van het nummer Mercedes Benz, wat ook op dit album staat (zonder muziek), maar verder geen idee wat te verwachten. Klinkt beter dan verwacht! Vooral de nummers "Try" en "Cry Baby" zijn geweldig!! ****

By far Janis's most refined album. I think the rawness of Big Brother suites her voice more, but this was a really good album

Good album. Great to listen to at the end of a busy day

Good album

Great voice, decent lyrics

Так и не придумал толком, что про эту пластинку написать. В целом - понравилось, особенно первые 3-4 песни, этот дисторшен в голосе абсолютно ебанутый, эти взрывы синтов на припевах. Круто, под настроение вощще отлично. Потом немного менее запоминающейся структура песен становится, и вторая часть чутка на фоне пролетает, хотя и всё равно остаётся приятной для восприятия. А ещё здесь есть песня из фильма Бангкок-Хилтон, а я как раз не выкупал во время просмотра, че за хуйню они там поют. В целом я думаю на 7-рку норм будет, но это в основном потому, что альбом короткий. Если бы в полтора раза большего этого всего было - наверное заебался бы. И кантри песню бы ещё убрать, было бы ваще лепо. Лучшие песни: Move Over (кайф), Cry Baby (ваще кайф, лучшая песня на альбоме), Half Moon, Mercedes Benz (ну мило) Не очень: Me and Bobby McGee (ну я такое не сильно люблю), Get It While You Can (просто менее всего запомнилась)

Classic. What a voice. What passion. No one did it better.

A solid album that showcases the best of Janis

So soulful and expressive. Feels deeply heartfelt. Would've been intense to see live.

Way better and more polished than I was expecting. Some brilliant songs on it like half moon, all are decent. Giving 3.5 rounded up to 4.

Tremendo trip

timeless raw and heartbreaking posthumous albums rarely hit so hard.

Confirma a importância de se escutar a sequência das músicas que forma o álbum e não apenas os hits separados.

what a woman

this was my first time listening to this album in its entirety! prior to this i had only heard "me and bobby mcgee" (my personal favorite). i also vaguely remember my confirmation teacher ranting about "mercedes benz" and me subsequently losing my mind at the absurdity of it all. that's how you know janis is an icon. i was initially introduced to her when i heard "piece of my heart" and watched her performance in the woodstock documentary. nothing compares to the sound of this woman's voice!!! she was truly a gem. or should i say, pearl.

Great album. She has a powerful voice, and the songs have really good instrumentals

Good afternoon music to play in the background.

Really lovely.

Was good, might return to it.

muito bom

Very enjoyable album, great voice!

Very good album. Really enjoyable listening

Spensierato e tormentato. Sussurrato e urlato.

you can hear the unadulterated passion in her voice. very powerful

i liked it

Classic

Me and Bobby McGee y Mercedes Benz ya justifican todas las estrellas que le quieras poner.

Blues rock songs sung increadibly soulfully with a great and unique voice. 'Me and Bobby McGee' seemed a bit out of place, having all the usual country music tropes. Seems a shame that this was her biggest hit when everything else was on here is very different and much better. Overall a really good album.

4/5

That voice!

4

Good. Janis added to my collection. I’ll give this some more time.

Classic! Somehow my GF hated it. Led to some fun arguments.

La inconfundible voz rasgada de Janis Joplin y la composición musical de los temas del álbum, hacen que este disco sea una buena escucha.

Her voice...

Never listened to much Joplin, and was shocked that she really only put out two albums based her huge cultural influence! Better throughout than I expected, and definitely full of bluesy 60's hippie style...even for coming out early 70s

Really good overall - Mercedes Benz was a beautiful song, especially just having acapella

What is this, classics week? Back to back 27 Club legends. I'm familiar with a few Janis Joplin songs, but haven't heard an album. This posthumous release contains my favorite song by far, "Me and Bobby McGee." She had such a unique, gravelly voice that lends itself perfectly to the sort of blues-rock styles explored here. Short and sweet, with very few songs that don't hit for me. This is another one that I can't give a perfect rating today, but it could definitely rise to that level. Fantastic album all the way through. Favorite tracks: Me and Bobby McGee, Trust Me, A Woman Left Lonely, My Baby, Get It While You Can. Album art: Portraits like this aren't usually my thing, but for a posthumous album I think it's great. It's tender without compromising her free-wheeling image. The framing is excellent as well. 4.5/5

I am glad I have grown into Janis Joplin. I was putting this album off because I have always found her voice grating, but now I see a deep soul and feeling. The songs are beautiful.

2 perfect songs. The rest is also great. 4.5

Really, really good. That voice. And as always, fuck heroin.

her voice is a powerhouse. she joined blues and rock so well, and there are a few classics on this one.

This Lady was special. You really feel it when she sings. Sad how things turned out for her. Would have been a bright career after this album.

One of the best Posthumous albums

Great album to end a career on honestly.

Great!

Not everything was 100% for me, but it was all still really good. 4-4.5/5

Me and my bobbyyyy mcgee!! I'll give it a few more listens, but I'll definitely listen to other albums from her, she's good.

Me and Bobby McGee like this album!! Rock on

Greatest voice of all time? Almost every song is good, the great ones completely overshadow the not so great. The great ones really take advantage of her range and voice and passion. The hoarsness comes through and it feels so real. Some songs reminded me of Dylan in that they start calm and collected and eventually end in a very different way. The passion is always there in the background and it's just waiting to come out (for Dylan it's the harmonica, for Joplin it's her voice). Trust Me is probs my favorite, but the first two and last one are great as well.

Sings with such soul that you dont see today. Very good, classic rock vibes with soul.

Actually a surprisingly enjoyable listen

Never really dug her stuff before but pleasantly surprised to like this album

Joplin's distinct voice really makes this record. It's fun, exuberant, and loaded with some phenomenal instrumentals (see opener "Move Over"). Shame we lost her so young, seems like she'd be a lot of fun to see live. Favorite tracks: "Move Over", "Cry Baby"

7.5/10 F.T.: Me and Bobby McGee

ayo

3.5 - a few I haven't heard and I liked

It was ok. It was nice that it was only 34 minutes. She reminds me of a PG female version of Led Zeppelin??

achei uma bagunça sonora, mas não odiei. consigo me visualizar ouvindo esse em segundo plano enquanto pinto, faço palavras cruzadas ou arrumo a casa. achei também bastante influente, dá pra ver que muita gente bebeu da fonte desse álbum.

Pretty cool some fire tracks but some tracks were a bit annoying. Overall I like it

Was nice background listening

Listened twice, fun energetic. Enjoyed

7/10 Buen album, divertido. Una instrumental movida y una voz alegre que pegan muy bien juntas

The voice is incredible, and I did enjoy this record, but it’s not something I think I could listen to over and over again.

Janis has great energy for a performer and she's got great feel. I could never get past her voice, which, to me, is like nails on a chalkboard. Still fairly solid album, but I'd prefer somebody else. It's still not hard to see how Janis had a huge impact on future bands. Especially on records in the 70s.

Some absolute classics here, and holy shit did she have a voice. Not my standard jam, but ya gotta love Janis.

1. Move Over: The track is very upbeat, has groovy guitar, and energetic vocals from Joplin. "You know that I need a mannnn". 2. Cry Baby: Very smooth intro, same energetic vocals, then transitioned into smooth blues/rnb jam. Very euphoric chorus. Vocals are definitely a clear standout. 3. A Woman Left Lonely: Starting off slow, with more melodic, less energizing vocals. Some of my favorite production so far. Finished off song with strong vocals heard from in past 2 tracks. 4. Half Moon: Starts off groovy. Reggae type vibe? Strong guitar section in the middle of song. This lover brings life to her. 5. Buired Alive In the Blues: Beautiful track despite it being instrumental. 6. My Baby: Another solid love song by Janis. Very pleasant guitar solo in the middle. 7. Me and Booby McGee: Starting off with different vocals compared to previous tracks. More country-like. Great change, I feel like I was getting tired of her energetic vocals. Oooo the pace starts to pick up after the La la la la bridge. 8. Mercedes Benz: Acoustic Track can I call it? Vocals with subtle tapping in the background. Not bad, just not something I am used to. At this point I am getting very sick of this sound. Do not understand how this is the third highest streamed song on this album on Spotify. 9. Trust Me: Honestly just hoping for this album to end at this point. Her vocals were very stunning and were a clear standout in the beginning but I am just sick of it now. I can see the appeal, but definitely not something I and used to and something I would listen to. 10. Get It While You Can: Promising start. Pretty good despite me hating on the album a few songs ago. Overall Thoughts: The album started off really strong. Her energetic vocals are definitely a clear standout were really impressive for the time being. Themes of this album are definitely about the admiration and showing her love for her "Pearl". About feeling "full" because of her lover, like she isn't complete or even happy without her pearl. One of the first blues/soul album I have listened to so maybe I am just not used to this sound. This is something I can confidently play for my grandparents and expect a good vibe. Me personally, I am not sure if I will listen to it again. Regardless, I can for sure recognize and appreciate the vocal skills and performance that Janis displayed. Rating: 6/10 Favorite Song: Get It While You Can Least Favorite Song: Mercedes Benz

Her rendition of Me and Bobby McGee is great and carries the album. Everything else… well her wildness comes across as an affectation and leaves me a little cold. Particularly for a studio setting.

A couple good songs. Not really my thing.

Nice vocals of course, but the album was just alright.

liked it.

It’s good, and I wanted to like it. I just didn’t like it that much.

yass

Her biggest album. Meh

Iba bien hasta mercedez benz, me dio bronca esa canción. El resto bastante bien, nada que ma cambie la vida, y ninguna que diga wow.

Very warm, radiant

5/10 - Odd album with some songs that I would not have expected to have enjoyed as much as I did but also just not my thing at all.

Short and sweet rock n roll album with tons of blues influence. Would I say it's one of the greatest albums ever? Probably not. But there's not a whole lot to dislike here.

I find Janis Joplin's life more interesting than most of her music. The history of rock and roll is littered with white people who stole something from poor, black artists. It could've been a rhythm, a hook, a dance move, a fashion style; Janis tried to steal all of it! Cheap Thrills with Big Brother Holding company especially was basically a stereophonic minstrel show and for your own sake, please don't google the name of her follow up album. Now, that doesn't take away from the fact that Janis had a rough, painful life. I do believe she really admired the artists she was emulating and some of the results are bonafide classics. Pearl has some amazing moments on it and outside of Bobby McGee, I've always enjoyed Mercedes Benz and Cry Baby. Just not enough to make up for the rest of her body of work.

de zeventies

one of those artists you always hear people rave about but that just doesn't do it for me. I don't find her songs catchy, I don't like the tone or quality of her voice, it's not melodic, no intrigued by her life story, I just don't like it alright, get off my back. A very generous 3 to not upset the nerds

fav songs: move over get it while you can gritty, soulful, balanced 60/100

shrugs again

Not for me but she does have a killer voice. Was it intentional that when I squint at "Pearl" on the album cover it looks like it says "Dead!"

Some songs were great but overall not my cup of tea. Nice to listen to one song, but listening to the album in a row gave me a headache

3.5/5 good vibes on here

felt nice listening to this one, nothing sticks out in any major way but it's a warm project and I can feel it, there were gospel influences in places I didn't think would be there.

Another that I had t really listened to since college. Amazing how different these songs sound to my older brain, than they did when I was I my early twenties. Especially considering that Joplin wasn’t much older than that when she recorded them.

#4. Did not really resonate with me, not sure why. The only song I would listen to again is Me and Bobby McGee.

Pretty good. Interesting little skit(?) thing in the middle with the mercedes song, but no strong feelings either way with this.

feels like classy rock music, not my favourite

Really good. Some singer. If it was an option, it would be a high 3.

'Cry Baby' is so annoying and is basically what I expected all of Janis Joplin's music to sound like, but the rest is relatively toned down. I think her voice is just a stumbling block for me though and this album was meant as a showcase for it so. But it's fine.

Didn't finish it. Admire the spunk, passion and rebelliousness of her sound and clearly she was an icon of her generation... but the music isn't for me. I liked the instrumental parts but her voice grated on me and I don't love 'shouty' rock music

damn worng pull she have better ones but this one aemmm

Never was a huge Janis fan. I get her place in history, and it doesn’t bother me to listen, but always felt like the hype was a little more than the actual output.

Pretty good. Feels like I should have more to say here but don't. Joplin's a super-talented voice and songwriter over music that otherwise doesn't tickle my fancy. Fav tracks: Half Moon, Me and Bobby McGee

I dunno, her voice is honestly not that great and a bit abrasive to listen to for an entire album. Some of the instrumental music was nice though, so I guess it balances out to mediocrity.

It's easy to respect Janis, she's just not really my taste. The band isn't bad but it's a niche bad-ass hippie-power rock that stems from a classic rock and roll sound. Great execution, but it's a somewhat bland experience for me. This of course is secondary to Joplin's voice, which I do find appealing, but not enough to want to play this record beyond today. I'm glad I heard it, I'm happy I went deep into it and used my best speakers for the experience. I don't need this record for my collection, though I might consider it at the right price, for the art.

not a fan of a raspy voice

cracking voice

Typiskt Janis, okej

Wasnt album, seemed like a pretty generic 70s rock album

Favorite song: A Woman Left Lonely

- It was alr. But uh you go queen

nice selection of songs, voice ranging from Aretha to Adele

Such an iconic voice - did not know she was the one who sang Cry Baby! Or that she died during the sessions for this record.

It was... fine? Nothing special, but not-not enjoyable

Wow, what an amazing voice spoiled by a terrible backing band. Janis has such a powerful and unique sound, if only the band playing behind her could get their shit together. If it wasn't for the amateurs wanking off while trying to play their instruments in the background, this album would easily be among my top albums. Standout vocal performances are "Me and Bobby McGee", "Mercedes Benz", and "Move Over". "Mercedes Benz" is proof that the band knew they weren't needed. The only thing the drummer did was keep beat. Ms. Joplin carries every song, as she should and her vocals are so beautiful and her vocal fry is incredible. Unfortunately, because Big Brother & The Holding Company suck so much shit it's a 6/10 for me.

Nice predetaor of woman-rock

Me conflictua mucho porque evidentemente es un gran gran talento, pero sentí que escuché la misma canción por ahí 8 veces seguidas, es un 3.5, pero tirando a 3

de nummers zelf zijn heel goed, maar ook maar 1 per keer, vanaf dat je er meerdere op een rij luistert begint het voor mij wat te schreeuwerig te klinken

Album 231. Pearl (https://open.spotify.com/album/6JltsW8Goc3cZQ0GOtTX2z?si=X5yVrjiIRNmS3WE7Iklu-A) — Janis Joplin (1971) Iconic voice, great blues rock album, but not mine. I liked it as one-time listen only. 3/5 No liked songs

I recognize the production quality, this is just not my type of music.

She’s got a great voice but not my style at all.

Meh This is fine, but that's about it

Great album. Enjoyed it a lot. Didn’t realize she had so many bangers. I felt it could have had a bit more soul though.

This is described in quite grand terms on Apple Music, but I didn't find this reflected in the music really. It came across to me as a fairly typical album of the era that didn't make a massive impression on me, but it was definitely enjoyable as background music.

Pretty good

Nice but not my style. Good powerful voice. Nice orchestration.

JJ is very polarizing. People love her or hate her. I’m indifferent. Sometimes her voice hits my ears wrong but it’s rare, so I enjoyed most of this album.

Bom álbum, suas influências podem ser sentidas até hoje.

Cool album. Not one I want to relisten to a lot but it’s well done.

Listening to Janis always makes me want to clear my throat

Love her voice, but musically pretty generic

Incredible voice, good album

Buried Alive In the Blues was an incredible instrumental song. Me and Bobby McGee is obviously catchy, but weirdly enough didn't stand out to me, haha. Yeah, her voice was one-of-a-kind, really awesome.

De oplettende volgers zullen weten dat ik niet van de schreeuwende shagstem van Janis Joplin hou. Ik heb het dus wat lastig bij dit album, al moet ik zeggen dat het ondanks mijn Janis Joplin aversie toch nog wel een redelijk goed album is. Blues met gospel en wat psychedelische rock. Niet onaardig. En ze is overleden aan een overdosis heroïne, dus traditiegetrouw moet ik dan enigszins vrijgevig zijn met sterren uitdelen. Vandaar toch een voldoende: 3 sterren.

I actively refused to validate Janis Joplin when I was younger, but older me can admit she was a real powerhouse. This is probably the only JJ record you really need - it’s got Bobby McGee and Mercedes Benz on it, and that’s about as much as most people know of her catalog.

outside of the singles, which are great, whether you like this album is going to hinge entirely on how you like janis's voice. for me, it's just ok.

6/10

Jackie Jormp-Jomp

good. full of emotion. just not the style i like

Previously known.

Čudo je da mi se ovakva muzika imalo sviđa. Big Brother mi je bio daleko bolji i ne znam šta mislim o ovim poludovršenim posthumnim albumima ali opet sam upravo odslušala jedan dosta kvalitetan album.

Some good tracks. Not really my style but would listen again sometimes.

Some musical artists just don’t appeal to me because they’re unable to transcend that they’re not of my era. Janis Joplin is one of those. I get the talent, and the great voice, but it just comes off as a lot of wailing and screaming. But given the same type of talent 15 to 20 years later, in an era I can relate to, and I love it. Listening to PEARL, all I could think is that I’d rather be listening to Joan Osborne’s THE EARLY RECORDINGS (1996), so that’s what I did. And Joan’s mostly live album is still amazing, blows me away, where PEARL just feels dated and unrelatable. Janis Joplin, Pearl: 3 stars Joan Osborne, The Early Recordings: 5 stars

move over not feeling the flow kinda gets better then goes back to low and slow cry baby lot of plays not bad woman left lonely p good half moon meh buried alive instrumental kinda nice tho my baby this album really starting to remind me of another album but i just cant place it me and bobby standout best song on album for me, noticed on other songs but her vocals are great mercedes benz joke song but hey she can sing trust me kinda like this one more than half the album idk why get it while you can not a fan 3/5 fantastic voice not my type of music, 0 liked songs

Pas mon style de musique mais c'est bien.

it was aight I think

Good stuff really liked the gospel vibe

it's iconic. she is iconic. But not my thing.

It is a fun record. Not my style of music but I recognize the importance of this record to kids all over the US and also its popularity with millions. The songs are a little weak musically.

3/5. It was okay, nothing bad. Wouldn’t listen again by choice but didn’t hate listening to it.

Not my type of jam.

Ich musste zweimal schauen ob ich das Album auf Shuffle höre... Irgendwie komische Abmischung und Songfolge. Bezeichnenderweise gefällt mir das Instrumental am Besten, denn so richtig perfekt passen Songs und Stimme und Band nicht zusammen. Ist halt so ein solides Bluesrock Album.

I’m here for Bobby McGee

Nina Simone said (or sang) that Janis Joplin told her story very well, but that Billie Holliday told it even better still (okay, those aren’t the exact lyrics but the point of it stands). The story Janis Joplin tells here is a classic. Compelling blues backed by a powerful and honest voice. Heartbreak and despair. Others have told it better.

A fun album with some good songs , some were a bit too screamy for me but it was still good

Janis Joplin’s voice is so unique and expressive, but without her this would be pretty boring California hippy rock and roll.

deece

I have heard all these songs but had no idea they were Janis Joplin or even on the same album! Fun for sure, hard to tell if she’s actually a good singer.

Janis was a name I had known, but I had never listened to her work up til this point. Got to say I enjoyed it quite a bit. Her raspy vocal delivery sounds passionate and powerful. Her voice up against the piano on some of these tracks just sounds incredible.

Les premières musique vraiment bien ( jusqu'a bobby je sais plus quoi) et après c'est un enchaînement grandiose de flop

Soulful. Like it!

After years of pretty much only hearing the chorus to Bobby McGee, I was led to expect a lot more screeching. Fortunately, this is way better than that.

Funky, groovy - auf jeden Fall ein vibe. Ihre Stimme klingt irgendwie immer anders. Der A cappella Song hat mir gut gefallen.

This may be the favorite record of the crowd I want to be associated with least. Not her fault, but still.

Classic Joplin. She's not really my thing. but I recognize her greatness. 3.5/5

The wife liked some of it.

great album! love the sound and feel of it, not actually my style that much but liked it anyway, very cinematic

I was surprised and delighted to find that Janis actually has more depth and range to her instrument than her screamfest radio hits would let on. I found her mostly charming and she has a really solid band for a straight up rock outfit. It’s not music I’m compelled to revisit though, and it was corny and churchy in spots. It would have been interesting to see where she might of gone had we had her longer, but I suspect that her ability to sustain the sort of savagery she attacks her vocals with would have been short lived whether she was or not.

Not bad actually, Janis I was not familiar with your game

Fine

Move Over

Album 1089 of 1089, decent one to end off on. What an experience, total nightmare at times if im being honest. My takeaways: - I wouldn't do this again. - This list, at least for my taste is too cluttered with a) underwhelming late 60s psych rock. Some of this is good, but too much is too much, I would call most of these defining or essential at all. b) Wayyyyyyyy too much bad 80s. I hate the 80s, but the amount of British post-punk and glammy cheesy poppy stuff is way too little for my liking. I think less UK and more of the rest of the world's music would be more interesting and varied. - Some serious misses that im surprised aren't on here. - I really dont think anything should be addedd to this list until at least 10-15 years after release. So many examples, especially in the 2010s, that shouldnt have been here where other should be in its place. - fuck morrissey - I really enjoyed some of the lowest rated because they were so bad and different that they were kinda fun and served more purpose than the 15000th Elvis Costello album. - Most of the albums I gave 5 stars to I had already heard and knew I enjoyed. There were very few discoveries that I immediately fell in love with (~10). -On that note, I started doing this to expand my taste in music. I know youre not supposed to like and agree with everything, but if youre doing this for that purpose I might suggest a shorter list (100-250 albums) and find other ways to expand your taste, really this list helped me find what I dont link more than what I do. But hey, thats just my opinion, and maybe some of these will grow on me??? -This Janis Joplin album was pretty good! Cant complain for a good way to end it. - and lastly, fuck morrissey

This wasn't amazing, but it was better than anticipated, mainly because it had a bit more rock bent to it than I was anticipating. Starts out great with Move Over, which was my favorite song on the record. After that, it wasn't quite as great, though it had some cool tracks throughout. She can really sing and there's so much character to her voice, that's what really makes this potentially special. I just didn't really connect with a ton of the songs for whatever reason. 3-stars.

This was a weird one. I really enjoyed the second half of the album (what would've been the B side tracks) but did not care much for the A side. I think I tend to like Janis on slower songs that feel like a blues/folk combination. When it gets too fast and too loud it just doesn't do anything for me, and it's also where I reach a breaking point with her voice.

3 1/2 stars actually, really cool top 3 Crybaby Get it whileyou can Mercedes Benz

the music is good but I have a personal thing against white people that are "inspired" by black music

bllo

I liked the big sound feel and the motion from the voice of Janis and the layers upon layers of instruments and sounds and blend together. I also appreciated the country ish feeling vibe of some of them. Overall not too bad.

Pretty good, solid 3

Country-Pop-Rock mit einer unverwechselbaren Stimme 3/5

Don't know if I have anything insightful to say. I'm pretty sure I've heard multiple of these songs in commercials and movies, which might be colouring my thoughts on them. These feel like something my dad might have in his cassette tape collection. Nostalgic in the way I tend to find any 70-80s song nostalgic; old, but not so old as to feel completely unfamiliar. Nice to have on in the background. Love the 'That's it' followed by laughter at the end of "Mercedes Benz". Glad people have been doing that with their songs for many a decade. Favourites: 1. Half Moon 2. Buried Alive In The Blues 3. Mercedes Benz

good but there wasn't really a stand out song to me

I’d give it a 3.5 if I could

Dit is denk ik voor sommigen - vooral de twintigers en dertigers in de jaren 60 - echt een culminatie van dat tijdsframe in de muziek. Tuurlijk mist het die 1967 psychedelic touch, maar het vind wel echt dat middelpunt tussen soul, blues, gospel en countryrock. Toch wel fundamentele genres van dat decennium. Ik zelf - zonder persoonlijke binding met die culturele context - vind het wel een aardig album, dat sterke momenten afwisselt met fases waar het voor mij echt over de top gaat. Iets te veel Paradise by the Dashboard Light-ish, zeg maar. Maar Janis Joplin als wit verlengstuk tussen de blues en soul, in een overwegend zwarte tak van sport, verdient wel het aanzien. 7/10 Highlights: Cry Baby Half Moon

Geweldige zangeres met een uniek stemgeluid. Qua muziek ik het niet spectaculair of bijzonder. Het veilige bluesrock. Je hoopt met een stem als deze op iets meer. Ze had net zo goed covers kunnen zingen, het had niet uitgemaakt, misschien is sommige gevallen zelfs beter. Voor sommige zal alleen haar stem genoeg zijn maar ik haak op een gegeven moment wel af.

Een album waar ik niks op heb aan te merken, leuk om eens een keer te horen. Goeie stem, goeie liedjes en goeie 70’s sound. Ik snap goed dat mensen hier vroeger (en nu nog) hyped voor waren, maar persoonlijk deed het me niet erg veel.

likeable, not my genre

A high energy, jaunty, and interesting singing style are the hallmarks of this album. It was an enjoyable listen, but nothing really stood out to me. I’ve heard Bobby McGee a bunch separately, and that song is just fine.

Groovy, tight soul music with Janis’ booming vocals. Typical 3 for me.

Primero y principal destacar su voz. Por que esa rapy voice que tiene DIOS. Mientras escuchaba el album sentia que estaba viajando en una ruta bien mojo dojo casa house. Lo curioso es q es una MUJER quien canta, encima años 60/70. La amo. Ame el album. Definitivamente album de ruta con un cigarro en la mano

Not my thing really. Can appreciate the artistry. 3 stars

It's fine but not into this older album.

Solid blues rock album. Some great vocals, then on some they sound a bit too choppy. Nothing much more than solid, I fear.

3/5

This is one of the albums that I grew up hearing the songs on a regular basis. So, for me, the material is little stale. Janis had a powerful voice. It’s just too bad that she died so young.

Helt okej. Oklart om det var Jazz eller Blues men kan se att det blev influentiellt.

She’s Janis. She’s made amends. Give her a Mercedes Benz

I wish this had a half-star system. Closer to a 3.5 than a 3 to be honest. I get the hype behind her voice, very powerful and raw. 3.5/5

Ok

Видатний голос, але не можу сказати, що мені альбом цей колись дуже сильно подобався. Він приємно слухається, але, якось ніколи особливо не чіпляв. 3.5., яка схиляється до 3 зірочок, видається справедливою оцінкою.

Не моє, скільки не намагався слухати. 2.5, але поставлю 3 за трек мерседес бенц.

It's good. Second straight day I get an iconic female vocalist. Second straight day for my taste it's a 3.5 What keeps if from a 4? To be a 4 I would have to want to own it, or in modern parlance, download it or a few songs to a playlist. Nothing here quite makes the cut, although I do enjoy hearing some of the songs from time to time.

6/10

I can't decide if I find her voice to my taste or not. A couple of the tracks are pretty good, but overall not really my sort of thing.

I enjoyed this album overall. I thought it had some great sound, and I enjoyed the rustiness of Janice’s voice.

Posiblemente el álbum más adelantado a su época que he escuchado hasta ahora. Suena exageradamente bien y tiene una canción mitiquísima

good stuff. little bit of funk, little bit of blues. favorite song is Half Moon, but Move Over is a stellar opener

Rating: 6/10 Well made stuff but I won’t pretend to be the biggest fan of this Janis Joplin record, there just weren’t many highlights that stood out to me. Country blues that sounds distinct from a lot of the American rock that was popular at this time, just never amounted to anything more than mild enjoyment. She only has one other album, maybe I’ll find something more in that one

Pretty nice, probably iconic, not my type of music to put on and chill to 5.2/10

Janis Joplin var A LOT. Pissedygtig, men synes en halv time er lidt meget haha

Well, what a voice. A powerful raw vocal performance from Janis is the main feature of the album but the band is really great as well. A tight rhythm section, some funky guitar solos and a delightful use of keys and rock organ make for a brilliant blues rock sound. Sadly all these great parts culminate in a rather underwhelming experience for me. Definitely some decent songs but for whatever reason none of them really stuck with me. So I’m giving this a rather reluctant 3 but it probably deserves higher.

Album #88 Janis Joplin: Pearl Though I have long been aware of the legend of Janis Joplin, mostly due to her unfortunate membership in the 27 Club, I had never actually listened to any of her songs. I sort of just lumped her in with the hippy crowd of the 60s, music that you had to be fried on psychedelics to enjoy; I am still making that assumption for the Grateful Dead, but perhaps if I listen to them, they might prove me wrong like Janis did. This music is definitely still in line with its time, but it has a lot more soul and emotion than I would anticipate from a laid-back hippy. Joplin’s voice is one of a kind; it completely transforms a song like ‘Cry Baby’ from solid to iconic. Though this album is short, it feels dense due to both Janis’ spirit put into it, and the aura surrounding it and what it means for her legacy. Janis will now take up more space in my mind than simply the woman who gave Leonard Cohen head on an unmade bed and died young. After hearing Pearl, it’s clear she was in the Chelsea Hotel for a reason. There are some songs which don’t hit as hard for me, and I’m not huge on the blues sound in general, but for what it is, this is a pretty damn good album. Best Tracks: Cry Baby, Me and Bobby McGee, Move Over Worst Track: Buried Alive in the Blues Score out of 10: 7

Good singing but hard to get it to a 4.

Janis Joplin is for sure a gem worthy of accolades. This album I feel marks her potential more than anything, as the songs themselves are not all the best.

6/10 - cry baby is a highlight, she has a great voice, also didn't realise that the Mercedes-Benz song is from her!

Obviously good, but I'll probably never return to it

Obviously an incredible voice but I just do not like this type of hippie music.

6/10

Patron saint of bar room belters and bruised balladeers. She’s got something strong and powerful but trying over a whole album

Nothing crazy one way or the other. Sounded like a Janis Joplin album to me!

I know of Janis but I never really knew anything about her. Her power is obvious. Thats for sure. That's the biggest takeaway from this record. She can belt out anything and it has such an overwhelming presence. You have to listen. And she might have some writing chops. Im not that type of listener but I could see it. Its a good record. But im not so into it. Shes undeniable but everything else is more questionable for me. Ok oldheads dont get mad but she reminds me of Adele in a way. They both have that power. They both do pretty popular styles for their times. They are both not supermodel type women. I just see alot of parallels. They aren't the same but I could see both having similar types of remembrances after their time. Maybe im wrong but thats how I see it. Good record from a great singer

What a good artist ! Great album Song I like: Move over, cry baby, me Bobby mcgee

An iconic voice, some good tracks but just not for me. 0/10 liked

This album is a 3.5 for me, and I spent a lot of time going back and forth between whether to round up or down. I've decided to go with 3 stars because I sometimes I find Janis' voice fascinating and other times grating. I was at a 4 until Mercedes Benz when she changed keys like 4 times unintentionally. However, the band was tight throughout this album. Some amazing musicianship going on.

This was a bit of a mixed bag. There were some tracks I really enjoyed, but others were too close to folk/country for my preference. Overall I'd say I enjoyed listening through, but in future I'd probably listen to specific tracks, rather than throwing the whole album on.

finally listened to Jenis, even though I've known about her for a long time I would say that this album is for special mood - it's summer, hot and hazy, u go for a walk around the city in your boho outfit, well that's what I like.... And her voice is such a gift, amazing, profound. Not sure that I'm gonna listen to this album often, but definitely gonna add some of Jenis' songs

An overall good album.

70s brilliance

Very good! 3/5

Неплохо впринципе

Says this is the album she'd not finished before she died, which gives the listen a bit more resonance. Think her voice started grating on me after 2nd song however. Liked Half Moon where she sang and didnt shriek as much. Can get why its inspirational though.

Go easy on the fags n booze Janis

Not sure if I've heard this album all the way through, ever. I was surprised by the confused feelings this resulted in. Lots of the songs are not all that good, musicianship is great, Janis' voice does the heavy lifting on the mediocre tracks and there's quite a few covers. "Mercedes Benz" does give me goosebumps.

Стандартный травокурный хиппи-рок. По музыке слушать особо нечего. Помню, что в первый раз альбом больше понравился. Поймал себя на мысли, что голос Дженис местами напрягает. Но, за её харизму, драйв и песню Мерседес Бенц - 3 звезды

Did not love it but still had great songs

I liked this more than I would have guessed. Other than her popular songs I didn't know much of her music. Favorite tracks: A Woman Left Lonely, Half Moon, Me and Bobby McGee

Solid, easy listening, no major stand-outs, no huge misses.

Strong vocal performance, so so songwriting though some real highlights

It was somehow exactly like I expected but also nothing like I expected.

I think maybe it has just found me at the wrong time in my life

I always reference Janis Joplin but I had never heard her music and I get it. She broke the gendered norms inb the 60s in the age where she could not have a credit card unequal pay and no birth control janis was the punk rock pioneer of the indie and cool girl that we all know and love today. There is no Marias or Paramore or even stevie nicks without them in my opinion. That being said for the influence the music is okay a bit too 60s for me. Coming off of patti smith that felt more refined.

I did not like this album very much. Its not the album, its me.

I listened to this album as I messed around in Sonic Racing: Crossworlds, tackling my first ever online races. My head was foggy and I had a minor headache the whole time. I listened again on headphones as I did laundry and made the bed. I love how expressive and full of raw emotion Joplin's voice is throughout this album, I have a tendency towards appreciating those kinds of gruffer singing styles. There is something about the instrumentals across this album that I just find a little busy; I often found myself feeling overwhelmed by the sheer amount of conflicting sounds coming at me at once to the point that I started losing my grip on the music in totality. I tended to prefer the songs which had simpler, less busy instrumentation, allowing Joplin's personal, honest, and often witty songwriting to shine through. Highlights: Cry Baby, A Woman Left Lonely, Me and Bobby McGee, Mercedes Benz, Trust Me

3-4

while her voice can sometimes be grating, it is phenomenal. enjoyed listening to some of these songs i don’t think i’ve heard before and will have to give it another listen 3.5

Best song is move over the rest are a little old timdy for me. Great start though. 5/10

In 1971 there was no way I would give this type of music any house room. This was peak Prog time and all my attention was directed there. I remember Janis tragically dying which prompted a lot of coverage but as I was outside her sphere of influence I soon forgot about her. What a pity because now I can understand what she brought to music and why a lot of my musical heroes were influenced by her. That said whilst it is a great album displaying immense musicality it still is not the type of music I can get my head into but it is worthy of being on this list. 3/5 17/2/46

Groovy.

I Enjoyed it

7/10

Unfortunately this list has turned me off of this late 60s sound. Amazing vocals but the rest is lacking. 3 Heard before? Some Owned: No 48/203 (23%) Will I get: No

Yess! Another female led album. Move over is such a bombastic start to this album! It pushes in all the right places and pulls back when needed to. Cry Baby just shows off the vocal talent. This track isn’t usually something I’d enjoy, but it’s musically incredible. That building piano really does it. There is so much cool piano in this album. At this point though, halfway through My Baby, it’s starting to get a little bit samey. I’m having trouble picking apart the tracks. Me and Bobby McGee had different vibes to the rest of the album so far which really threw me off. It was almost country while everything else was rock-esq power ballads. I guess we’re sticking with country at this point. Mercedes Benz was 100% country. I’m going to say this gently, as she’s obviously a very talented performer, but her voice has gotten so grating. It’s an incredible voice, but I’m genuinely struggling. Get it while you can was a fine closer, I’m just done with this album at this point. 3/5 ⭐️, 6/10. Only because I’m trying to be objective. 42/1089

You know when you get a really nice wine? That first glass really hits the spot. Janis Joplin’s voice is like that. Listening to a full album = necking a Bordeaux.

A titanic voice that will be remembered. I’m not really into the arrangements of Joplin’s songs—very white-blues isn’t-this-groovy stuff that sounds really muddy. Still, her talent is enough to elevate this. Best song: Cry Baby

Not my style but can’t deny the impact.

Her voice really is singular and several of these blues jams are great. Whole thing haunted by its posthumousness. Get It While You Can.

It's good but I can't seem to love it

Pretty good but generic.

Good album. Blues, country, rock. Janis has a powerful and emotive voice. Some of the songs are a little bland, but there are some real highs. Notable tracks include Cry Baby, A Woman Left Lonely, Half Moon, Me and Bobby McGee, Get It While You Can.

I's a great album, I enjoyed listening to it but it did not catch me that much especially the music mercedes benz

I forgot to listen but i’ll update this ojay

Good but not for me

Pretty darn good

Amazing voice.

Fantastisk röst men de flesta låtarna på det här albumet kändes inte så spännande.

Självklar legend, och stundtals starkt, men inte helt min grej.

Amazing voice and what sounds like an amazing person gone too soon But too shouty for me but some great tracks

Good vintage record, really liked the vocals on “Crybaby”. Didn’t grab my attention much overall, but it’s still kinda fun to listen to.

Some good songs, bit before my time.

kind of good but sometimes it did not hit? 6/10

Eh, I don't get it, not for me.

mmmhm

Vocals were a bit shouty- sounded old and strained, bass was cool and funky in some songs, Half Moon was the best song: funky intro and gospel vibes, Mercedes Benz was the worst song: only vocals but short song and sounded strained, Overall 6/10, not my type of music but not bad

Pretty good

Not my stuff

Janis Joplin's catalog is the blueprint and foundation of raspy voiced over-singers for the following 30 years. Good album though.

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Sympa un peu jazzy en fond ça marche bien

Classic rock album. Pitchfork: n/a Rolling Stone: Top 500 Albums #259 Best Songs Cry Baby Me and Bobby McGee

good instrumentation.

Feels like I've heard her name hundreds of times before, but never heard her songs. Good lyricism and political commentary, but not really my style.

ravi norm iyo, pretty dsolid ubralod dges magrad nekida

The softer Aretha Franklin worship stuff does not work for me. Pretty great stuff to be had, here, though, as her voice really elevates the songs. "Mercedes Benz" is such a banger though

I don't have a whole lot to say about this album, its pretty good. I've never taken it upon myself to dive into Janis' music aside from Piece Of My Heart, so this was a decent time.

It's good and she has a great voice. Didn't grab me though.

amazing voice. top songs; cry baby, move over, me and bobby mcgee

I don't know how to feel about this one. When I was a kid my dad and my sister would play this one a lot, and I didn't like her voice, so it's not something I've listened to in a while. Today, I'm still finding that grating quality on songs like 'Mercedes Benz'. She's a really tragic fucked up depressing figure and frankly it frightens me. This album also reminds me of my own futility and mortality so it sort of bums me out. 3 stars I guess? Not sure what else to say. 'Cry Baby' was used in a Dior commercial a few years back. Again I just feel really really bad for her.

Cool person, unique voice

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It was good. Very churchy like when a pastor is speaking during a sermon at certain times lol

Mercedes Benz is an all-time song for me, especially sealed up with that awesome laugh at the end. Otherwise, I’m not a huge fan of Janis’ ‘Aretha Franklin and Joe Cocker mash-up style’ - I wouldn’t turn it off, but I probably wouldn’t put it on either

Wenn ich ein Album unter 40 Minuten sehen kriege ich schon einen Halbsteifen. Album war okay, deswegen auch keine volle Erektion

So fun! I love the energy, the whimsy, the yearning of this one:) Favourite tracks: Half Moon and Cry Baby

Mercedes benz was less enjoyable than nails on a chalkboard. The rest was fine though.

Good album. It's an album that's on rotation in my home. For me, it's a great album to listen to after having a few drinks with friends after 1am and you want to keep the vibes going while things are starting to wind down. Lots of great singalong moments in every song but also moments where the music isn't overtaking the evening's conversations.

not bad but i wouldn't listen to it again

Sounds country is some songs

Hieno ääni ja laulaja, mutta jotenkin tähänkin tulee ähky jossain vaiheessa levyä, eikä yllä sinne korkeimmille pisteille

Jotenkin Joplinin naama ja ääni ei täsmää yhtään. Mutta eipä sillä väliä, hyvinhän tuo vetelee tässäkin. Ei nyt välttämättä ihan lepposinta musiikkia kuunnella, joten keskitien kolmosella mennään.

Aika samat kun siihen Cheap Thrillsiin. Kivaa laulantaa jne. joten kolmosta.