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The music is incredibly simple folk music, with most tracks simply Baez and her guitar. The recording apparently took place in a community hall with a couple of microphones and Baez sitting on a rug. "As long as a dog didn't run through the room or something, you had it." There is something refreshing about that simplicity sometimes. And for a very simple recording from 1960, it sounds pretty good. Her voice is gorgeous and distinct and deserves the space it gets to breathe. It's obviously not the most innovative album ever released, but put in it context of its time, you can forgive that. She beat Bob Dylan to a debut album by 2 years and did it pretty well. Her politics are obviously divisive, and even some on the left may have felt that she was a bit much. But I personally admit her stances. Regardless of what you may think of her, she certainly left a big mark on the 60s, on popular music, and American culture.
Classic
3.5/5
It's hard to rate this album. It came out on 1960. She's covered a lot of folk music and it's several years before Woodstock and even the Beatles. I appreciate the time and circumstances surrounding it. But...it was a really tough listen. I couldn't finish it. Her voice over almost all instrumentation was brutal after about 12 songs.
She has a fantastic voice, loved this
Bangers
I'm sure it has its place in history or whatever but oof, this was a tough listen
It isn’t bad, but it never really gets out of gear.
Not a bad album, not a good album just a bit bland and boring. Joan Baez is a great musician and very talented but nothing really holds my attention on this album.
She’s good at it but an album made up exclusively of some folksy singing and guitar strumming will never be my main bag.
Never knew this is where the House of the Rising Sun comes from. She has a very clear and beautiful voice. Pretty good but kind of boring at the same time
I feel like if this was in a movie I loved I would be praising it to no end, but as it stands by itself, this woman’s voice is totally insufferable
Very nice
Really liked this one. Like a bridge between pre-rock era traditional folk music and the more familiar contemporary folk stylings of artists like Bob Dylan or Neil Young. Lovely singing voice, too. Key tracks: Silver Dagger East Virginia Fare Thee Well (10,000 Miles)
You’ve got to be really spectacular if you’re coming at me with 13 covers of traditional folk songs on just a voice and guitar. She’s a good guitarist but the arrangements are nothing to write home about and she’s a good singer but the constant vibrato just gets annoying. El Preso Numero Nueve was the most exciting moment as you try to understand what it means in realtime. Sorry Joan but it’s just not that essential or interesting to me.
She has a fantastic voice, and I can absolutely see why she was as influential and groundbreaking as she was when she debuted. That said, I'm not a big fan of folk music. I didn't hate the album but I wouldn't seek it out again.
This is some good folk music. She has a really nice voice. I was already familiar with House of the Rising Sun (Animals) and John Riley (Byrds) which were done later, but Joan's versions were good too. These are almost all traditional songs which surprised me a little bit because she really owns them and makes them her own.
Coincidences abound! Just yesterday I was watching an episode of Six Feet Under and the mom brought up Joan Baez. So when she came up on this playlist... I was excited! On the one hand, she's a master of song craft and subtlety. Every song feels like a message of love from the feminine divine. It touches you in the heart. But I also had the flip side of the experience I did with Beastie Boys. There, every song was shouted at full volume. Here, every song was crooned with lullaby softness. I didn't need her to ever rock out. But it did get a little tiring hearing every song done EXACTLY the same way. All the same, this was great, and I get it now why the mom on Six Feet Under loves her so much.
Not for me unfortunately.
Beautiful, ethereal. The ultimate in folk music.
Absolutely blown away with her beautiful voice and how raw this entire album felt.
Album 526 of 1001 Joan Baez - Joan Baez (1960) Rating : 2.5 / 5 Just does nothing for me. I realize the place she holds for many in music history and I can tolerate her but this just doesn't move me one way or the other.
Good relaxing or homework music, I bet she blew a lot of people’s minds when she came on the scene
Sorry Joan ears bleeding
6/10
Jolie voix, mélodies très harmonieuses. Mais j'ai un peu l'impression d'entendre la même chanson qui continue d'une piste à l'autre
I think Baez isn’t as well respected as other folk singers because she does a lot of traditionals and covers. Of course people know her name, but who listens to her anymore? I love her renditions of selected Child Ballads. Folk singers like this have saved and are saving old Western European folk songs. She recorded this album when she was only 19.
3.5
What a beautiful voice! As if a mockingbird could speak English! Amazing!!!! Just not my bag. I bump up to push to 3 for voice alone.
I think I heard her for the first time in high school and thought she had such a beautiful voice. This is the first album I've listened to of hers, and that still holds up, but it can get to be a bit much for song after song, particularly some of the shriller notes. I also don't understand why there were so many songs about historical figures.
I’m getting Pink Moon vibes from this. A bit repetitive but it’s cool.
She had such a great voice
I really couldnt stand this album. I mean, I guess I can see how some people might be into it, but I just couldnt stand it. 1/5
Had its moments
Decent. Not quite my thing but still enjoyable. I just realized that Silver Dagger is an old folk song. I’ve heard a version of that song before performed by someone else.
Joan Baez has a powerful voice, and a beautiful voice. I just found these stark arrangements fairly boring and the fact that each song was just vocals and acoustic guitar made them run together. So so, but I might need to listen to more of her, if the songs are more interesting.
I never gave Joan a fair chance, but I get it now. She’s great. This was a wonderful recording of old folks tunes. I like her voice and the arrangements.
The music is excellent, but I’m not a fan of her voice.
She's a bit of a crooner but it didn't bother me. Just a perfectly pleasant album to listen to. 3.5
**In-Depth Review of *Joan Baez* by Joan Baez** **Introduction:** Joan Baez's self-titled debut album, *Joan Baez*, released in 1960, is a landmark in the history of American folk music. The album not only established Baez as a significant voice in the folk revival movement but also laid the groundwork for her future career as an influential activist and artist. With its stark arrangements, powerful vocals, and poignant song selection, the album reflects Baez’s early commitment to traditional folk music, while also hinting at the social consciousness that would come to define her later work. **Lyrics:** The lyrics on *Joan Baez* primarily consist of traditional folk songs, ballads, and spirituals. As a traditional folk album, Baez draws heavily on the canon of American and British folk music, offering renditions of songs that date back centuries. These songs, while not written by Baez, are carefully selected for their emotional depth, storytelling, and the ability to convey universal human experiences. One of the most striking aspects of the lyrics is their narrative quality. Tracks like "Silver Dagger" and "House of the Rising Sun" tell stories of love, betrayal, and sorrow. In "Silver Dagger," for instance, the lyrics describe a young woman warning a suitor to stay away because her mother has cautioned her against men, weaving a tale of generational mistrust and heartbreak. "House of the Rising Sun," a traditional folk song that has been covered by many artists, tells the story of a life ruined by vice, with lyrics that resonate with a sense of inevitable doom. Baez's interpretation of these songs brings out their timeless themes, such as the trials of love, the inevitability of death, and the quest for freedom. Even in tracks like "John Riley," a song about a man returning home after a long absence to test his lover's fidelity, there is a deep exploration of loyalty and the passage of time. The lyrics Baez chose for this album reflect a deep respect for the folk tradition, with their ability to convey complex emotions through simple, often stark, language. **Music:** Musically, *Joan Baez* is a minimalist masterpiece. The arrangements are sparse, primarily featuring Baez’s voice accompanied by her own acoustic guitar. This stripped-down approach highlights Baez’s vocal prowess, allowing her to convey a wide range of emotions with subtle variations in tone and phrasing. The simplicity of the instrumentation also serves to foreground the lyrics, ensuring that the stories being told take center stage. The guitar work on the album is intricate yet understated, providing a solid foundation for Baez's voice without overshadowing it. Baez’s fingerpicking style, heavily influenced by traditional folk and classical guitar techniques, is precise and melodic, adding depth to the songs. In tracks like "Henry Martin" and "El Preso Número Nueve," the guitar plays a crucial role in setting the mood, whether it’s the haunting, almost dirge-like quality of the former or the lively, rhythmic accompaniment of the latter. One of the musical highlights of the album is Baez's interpretation of "Mary Hamilton," a Scottish ballad that tells the tragic story of one of Queen Mary’s maids who is sentenced to death after bearing an illegitimate child. The song’s melody is haunting, and Baez’s delivery is both delicate and powerful, perfectly capturing the sorrow and resignation of the lyrics. The musical arrangements throughout the album are tailored to the needs of each song, whether it requires a somber tone or a more upbeat rhythm. **Production:** The production of *Joan Baez* is a testament to the less-is-more philosophy. Produced by Maynard Solomon and engineered by Bill Schwartau, the album was recorded with minimal overdubbing and effects, aiming to capture the raw, authentic sound of Baez's live performances. This approach gives the album an intimate, almost live feel, as if Baez is performing in the listener’s living room. The recording quality, given the technology of the time, is remarkably clear, with Baez’s voice and guitar both sounding warm and natural. There’s a sense of space in the recordings, with subtle reverb adding depth without overwhelming the performance. The focus is squarely on Baez’s voice and guitar, with no unnecessary embellishments or studio tricks. This choice reflects the album's folk roots, emphasizing authenticity and emotional sincerity over commercial polish. One of the production’s greatest strengths is its ability to convey the emotional intensity of Baez’s performances. The simplicity of the production allows the listener to connect directly with the music, with no distractions. This approach also highlights Baez's technical skill as a musician, as there is nowhere to hide in such a bare-bones arrangement—every note and every word must be delivered with precision and feeling, and Baez rises to the challenge. **Themes:** Thematically, *Joan Baez* is steeped in the rich tradition of folk music, with its focus on storytelling, social issues, and the human condition. The album’s songs explore a range of themes, from love and loss to justice and morality. What ties these themes together is their universality; the stories told in these songs could take place in any time or place, making them resonate with listeners across generations. One of the central themes of the album is the plight of women. Songs like "Silver Dagger," "Mary Hamilton," and "Fair Thee Well (Ten Thousand Miles)" all deal with women facing difficult, often tragic circumstances. Whether it’s the young woman in "Silver Dagger" who rejects love out of fear of betrayal, or the doomed Mary Hamilton, these songs highlight the struggles and limited choices faced by women in historical contexts. Baez's choice to include these songs on her debut album can be seen as an early indication of her interest in social issues, particularly those affecting women. Another prominent theme is that of justice and injustice. In "El Preso Número Nueve," a Mexican song sung in Spanish, Baez tells the story of a man who murders his wife and her lover in a fit of rage and is sentenced to death. The song explores themes of crime, punishment, and the consequences of actions, with a powerful narrative that forces the listener to confront the harsh realities of justice. Similarly, "House of the Rising Sun" delves into the consequences of a life lived in vice, serving as a cautionary tale about the dangers of straying from the moral path. **Influence:** *Joan Baez* had a profound influence on the folk music scene of the 1960s and beyond. The album’s success helped to establish Baez as one of the leading voices of the folk revival, a movement that sought to bring traditional folk music to a new audience and use it as a vehicle for social change. Baez's clear, powerful voice and her commitment to the folk tradition inspired a generation of musicians, including Bob Dylan, with whom she would later collaborate. The album also played a significant role in popularizing folk music among mainstream audiences. Prior to its release, folk music was often seen as niche, with limited appeal outside of certain circles. However, Baez’s album, with its accessible arrangements and emotionally resonant performances, helped to bridge the gap between traditional folk music and the broader popular music market. This crossover appeal opened the door for other folk artists to achieve mainstream success, contributing to the genre's growth in the 1960s. Baez's influence extended beyond the music itself. Her commitment to social justice, which is hinted at in this album, would become a defining aspect of her career. Songs like "El Preso Número Nueve" and "Mary Hamilton" reflect an early awareness of issues related to justice, gender, and morality, themes that Baez would explore more deeply in her later work. The album’s focus on these themes helped to set the stage for folk music to become a powerful tool for social commentary and activism in the turbulent 1960s. **Pros:** 1. **Vocal Performance:** Baez’s voice is the standout element of the album. Her clear, pure soprano is both powerful and emotionally resonant, capable of conveying a wide range of emotions with subtlety and precision. 2. **Song Selection:** The choice of songs is impeccable, showcasing the depth and diversity of the folk tradition. Each track is carefully chosen for its lyrical content and emotional impact, creating a cohesive and compelling listening experience. 3. **Musical Arrangements:** The minimalist arrangements highlight Baez’s vocal and guitar skills, allowing the songs’ narratives to take center stage. The simplicity of the instrumentation adds to the album’s authenticity and emotional power. 4. **Production Quality:** The production is clean and uncluttered, focusing on capturing the raw, live sound of Baez’s performances. This approach enhances the album’s intimacy and immediacy. 5. **Thematic Depth:** The album tackles complex themes such as love, loss, justice, and the female experience, offering listeners more than just beautiful music, but also thought-provoking content. 6. **Cultural and Historical Impact:** As one of the key albums of the 1960s folk revival, *Joan Baez* played a crucial role in popularizing folk music and influencing a generation of musicians and activists. **Cons:** 1. **Lack of Original Material:** While the album’s focus on traditional folk songs is one of its strengths, it also means that there is no original material from Baez herself. This might be seen as a limitation for those looking for a more personal expression from the artist. 2. **Musical Repetition:** The minimalist approach to the arrangements, while effective, can also lead to a certain degree of musical repetition. With most tracks featuring just voice and guitar, some listeners might find the album lacking in variety. 3. **Historical Context Required:** The album’s reliance on traditional songs means that some of the lyrics and themes might not resonate as strongly with modern listeners who are not familiar with the historical and cultural contexts of the songs. 4. **Narrow Audience Appeal:** While the album was successful in popularizing folk music, its traditional nature and stark production might not appeal to listeners who prefer more contemporary or polished musical styles. **Conclusion:** *Joan Baez* is a seminal album in the history of American folk music, showcasing the young Baez’s extraordinary vocal talent, her deep respect for the folk tradition, and her nascent social consciousness. The album’s minimalist arrangements and stark production allow the emotional depth of the songs to shine through, making it a powerful listening experience. While the album’s focus on traditional material and its sparse instrumentation might not appeal to all listeners, its influence on the folk revival and its role in establishing Baez as a key figure in music and activism cannot be overstated. For those interested in the roots of folk music or the early career of one of its most important voices, *Joan Baez* is an essential listen.
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I can appreciate that Joan Baez is important as a recording of American Folk, and that it’s an impressive musical achievement in and of itself, but I have a really hard time enjoying this because I don’t like Joan Baez’s voice. The shrill head voice vibrato thing she does in El Preso Numero Nueve is especially grating. If it were just based on importance this should be a five, but I’m not feeling generous today. Sorry Joan, three stars for you
Beautiful voice for sure, but very dated… not a favourite
This is very simple music, and somewhat effective. In fact, I consider this to be one of the peaks of the folk-singing-with-acoustic-guitar genre (which has wider scope than you'd think). The main problem I have here is that there's so little musical variation, and adherence to the idea of an album experience, that it's hard to seriously engage with this as an entire album. Add to that the fact that there aren't any noticeable hooks in the guitar part (which is the only non-vocal instrument) and you're looking for some sort of variation in the singing, which just isn't there. Let's talk about the singing. Joan Baez's voice is very strong, but in my opinion she heavily overuses vibrato, almost to an operatic extent. There's something just a little off-putting about melodic ornamentation (e.g. vibrato) that, rather than decorating a melody line, makes it sound kind of off-pitch. I like Baez's use of modes, though, and it's one of the strong points of her vocal part. Fun little nods to English and Irish folk music are present. I do think other artists in the genre, such as Joni Mitchell, pull off what Baez is attempting much more successfully. I would've liked to see some original compositions on here, too. House Of The Rising Sun is a fantastic (and heavily covered) song, but it can get old after so many artists cover it. 2/5 Key tracks: Wildwood Flower, House Of The Rising Sun, Donna Donna
A good listen
Contemporary folk. What an amazing voice. Loved the selection of songs, no idea if any of them were original or if they were all just covers of traditional folk songs, but her voice and I'm assuming her guitar playing were incredible. I think it dragged on just a little too long but overall very good. 4/5
I don’t listen to a lot of Joan Baez. It’s clear to see how instrumental she was to the folk movement, especially when you consider that this album was recorded at the dawn of the 60s. But it also feels a bit of its time. An important album that I am not likely to put on again.
This is a traditional folk song album by a folk singer. Baez has an exceptional voice; if you like that genre, this is an excellent album. I can listen to folk occasionally if I'm in the right mood. Somehow the publishing company botched the digitizing. The center is shifted to the right, but her voice occasionally shifts back to the center for short periods. It's extreme on Apple Music, but I also checked YouTube, where it was also noticeable, and I also tried different earphones.
I had almost no folk exposure before this journey, but I've found I quite like it. It's a nice changeup to my typical listens, and it normally surprises me, and this album is no different. The first song is awesome. Joan sings like she was greatly betrayed in Silver Dagger, and I like how somber it hits towards the ends of the verses. The album is a little long, but I liked it throughout.
John Baez is wonderful. This is an old-school folk album in the truest sense, so you need to be in the mood for that to enjoy it properly. But, as a collection of folk standards it's easily amongst the best. Her voice has the sweetness of early Joni Mitchell, but with her own flavour.
The best part of this album was when it need and I never have to hear this again. A ghastly album. Utter crap.
Another fun female folk album, we are eating good in the sense that we haven't gotten any cringe or UK type albums in what feels like a week. I know I am jinxing myself by typing this out but it needs to be said. There are some good albums in this list.
Holy cow. I've certainly heard of Joan Baez, but don't think I've listened to an album before. This is her debut from 1960, quite a while ago, and good lord it's incredible. She's got this ethereal voice that reminds me a bit of Joni Mitchell (no doubt there's some influence on her), but more so of The Wicker Man or something, she sounds timeless in a way that's almost scary. It also reminds me of this song from a Twilight Zone episode, called "Come Wander With Me." She's a perfect fit for the songs, which are mostly traditional songs and folk standards. I know a few here: "House of the Rising Sun," obviously, "Girl of Constant Sorrow" is cool, and what the hell, "East Virginia"??? I didn't realize that was a folk song, I thought it was made by some wacky band in the '60s or '70s. She kills that one, and so many others on here, it's just unbelievable. Wikipedia says she's also a songwriter in her own right but as far as folk/cover albums go, has anyone done better than this? And apparently it was recorded in a few days in a hotel room, with just a couple microphones and guitars. I'm just in awe, incredible album, easy 5 star for me. Amazing what someone can create with an acoustic guitar and a voice, I'm such a sucker for minimalist endeavors like this. Favorite tracks: East Virginia, Donna Donna, John Riley, Silver Dagger, House of the Rising Sun, All My Trials, Mary Hamilton, Henry Martin, El Preso Numero Nueve, I Know You Rider. Album art: Not much to it, frankly. It's a purple-filtered, but otherwise washed out, picture of Joan holding a guitar over her shoulder. Text looks like an anthropology text book inset. There's apparently another, possible original cover, but it's not much better, just a black and white silhouette style concert shot. But hey, who cares, it's 1960, and the album more than makes up for it. 5/5
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I guess she has a beautiful voice and is a good songwriter. But to my ears it comes across as warbling. I’ve really tried to like Joan Baez since she’s so highly acclaimed and influential to artists I love, but I just can’t do it.
Really need to be in the right mood for this. I tried a few times to like this, but ultimately I found that I could only respect it. I’m sure this was the cats meow in the late 50s and early 60s when people were still into big band and standards, I’m sure it sounded revolutionary. Now though it’s more like a Starbucks soundtrack, which is kind of sad to think about. This collection also feels incredibly long, not a lot of variation across the roughly 1 hour and 16 songs. With that said I respect its merit as a strong example of folk and the influence it’s had on succeeding generations.
Ugh - not a fan of hers at all. Don’t get the hype
Twangy, whiny voice
Just an excellent set of traditional folk songs, recorded before the poor woman was infected by the repulsive affliction of Bob Dylan. Yeah, she's a bit warbly at times, but this kind of music actually calls for it, and at least she doesn't sound like she's singing it with her eyes shut. There's no way I'd want to listen to her every day, or even more than once or twice a year, but if the mood were to strike me, this is a lovely example of what it is.
She's not bad but I don't really like her singing if that makes sense
Enjoyed
9/10. Awesome, unique voice. Has her own style too. Holds up for 60+ years!
not my thing but i can respect it at least
She’s got a nice voice, but nothing I would listen to again
Can´t stand the voice. Quit after track 3.
a folk album that's guitar and voice only, you can't get more simpler than that. the songs are not original but up to centuries-old folk songs that make up the roud index. the songs are rather lovely, but baez's voice makes it fall a little flat for me. i feel rude for saying that, but her shaky and operatic voice, while initially sweet sounding, almost sounding like a disney princess at times, eventually gets a little grating on the ears. she can absolutely sing, but it's just not the kind of voice style that i would listen to for long.
I see why she is influential, but this genre is really not my thing.
5/10 Wake up, its some folk music 7-26-2024
Beautiful voice, however the vibrato gets too much after 30 mins and 7 songs later. I understand why so many love her.
Actually really good
Good music, just not for me.
Ok in places but not for too long
This was a strange listen. Great voice and feeling behind it but it almost felt like it eventually didn't go anywhere. I didn't dislike songs but I don't think I'd want to listen to the entire album again. Makes sense to be on the list.
Almost haunting voice. It's a woman and a guitar. She does that well. I'm not a fan of her version of Wildwood Flower.
Nit my style
Soft, careful, beautiful
RNG really gave us this right after Joni Mitchell
i really like this!!!!! but it was too long hahahaha
Great songs and a beautiful voice. Not always into this kind of stuff, but really dug it on this listen.
First impression of this album - what if Bob Dylan had a little bit more feminine voice? It really reminded me of his early music, which I guess is a good thing. I don't know much about her history, I just read a bit of her wikipedia page, but music is pretty decent, probably more prominent back in the 60s than now. Just an okay album.
Beautiful
Wow. Seriously haunting album. This one floored me. Phenomenal.
Solid.
Plenty of warbling. Too much warbling to be honest. Cant argue that her voice is incredible and also really irritating! Felt like I should have been sat at a small local folk festival at Sun Down pretending to enjoy a local pint of ‘proper’ cider when I’m really just concerned that it’s stripping all the lining from my stomach. 2.6
Beautiful folk music album
mér finnst þetta ekkert spes.
I could never get into Folk music and this was pretty much how I expected it would be. I'm sure it's great for fans of the genre, but I found her voice a bit grating after a while
I now know what Joan Baez sounds like. It's not for me, but this is why I'm doing this list.
surprised i havent heard of her before because this is great. i love her voice and her influence is obvious. 8/10
Not great.
It’s ok
Not bad, not memorable
Pure
Joan Baez schätze ich sehr. Sie ist eine großartige Frau, die ihre Stimme erhebt. Die Gitarre ist ihr treuer Begleiter, sie braucht nur wenig Begleitung. Es ist großartig wie sie mit ihrer Stimme arbeitet. "The House of rising sun" ist eine besondere Interpretation von ihr. Hier zeigt sie ihre Vielfalt.
I guess, technically, it’s good to have heard Joan Baez once, if just for reference. I already had. I’m good.
The kind of voice that is like nails on a chalkboard. I never got how people could get into this kind of music - really any folk music of this era. I get it - it's poetic and inoffensive but just not my thing at all and if it wasn't for the grating voice I maybe would've scored it higher. Also detected at least one cover song which is just so lazy to include on a studio album (House of the Rising Sun). 3/10.
Brings back memories of the songs my parents were listening to on the radio - folk songs with great stories!
Surprised how much I enjoyed this one, her vocals were some of the best I've heard so far.
Wow. I had forgotten how powerful her voice was. I love these classics. This was part of the soundtrack of my early college days.
Wasn’t feeling the trills
A pleasant Sunday in the park playing guitar kind of album.
Clear sound
Joan Baez is of course extremely well known and loved by many. I've never been one of her fans and this album doesn't change anything. Typical folk music singing. Songs played at a camp fire by so many. Of course she can sing, of course she can play the guitar ... but there is - in my opinion - simply nothing special at all about this.
Hands down would I rather listen to Joan Baez than Joni Mitchell. Not to diss Joni Mitchell, but I find her vocals to be too jarring to listen to. Her guitar work is fantastic though and of course her lyrics and poetry is some of the best. Joan Baez has a beautiful voice. It's akin to Joni Mitchell but easier on the ears. Acoustic guitar work is wonderful. And her lyrics are like stories. I really enjoyed this record. She did a wonderful version of House of the Rising Sun - to which, I found out isn't written by the Animals and in fact a traditional folk song. Baez' version was fantastic. She really made it her own. Great listen.
Some great oldies! Very iconic voice!
not for me
Красиво ли это? Да в целом да Понравилось ли мне это? Ну местами да Но не зацепило меня. Тяжело шло( А вот лайвом послушал бы Алкоальбом: абсент с сахаром и водичкой
Un ptit peu plate, la genèse de l’accent country gossant, peut-être
Great voice, incredible lyrics, simply a treasure.
fine, I guess
Damn this is old. I've listened to older albums on here like "Birth of Cool" but this just feels so ancient. It's just her and the guitar which is an admirable feat but, it sucks. The guitar is fine but her singing is not for me at all. The fact that nothing else is going on other than the guitar and vocals makes it a very skippable album.
A folk legend knocks it out of the park.
Powerful singer, only okay songs
I’m probably going to get kicked out of the senior citizen white American woman club for this, but man do I find her singing hard to listen to! No thank you.
Thirteen traditional folk songs recorded in just four nights as a true solo record, almost entirely comprising only 19-year-old Joan Baez' guitar and voice. And it's enchanting. A breathy yet powerful voice that is perfect for acoustic folk. I am soothed. Rating: 4.5/5 Playlist track: All My Trials Date listened: 31/05/24
I was hoping for more gripping stories, but the timeless, placeless almost medieval melodies did grow on me. The shrillness of her voice makes sense in the last song, underscoring her Mexican heritage. She makes up for it with sensitivity. Her Scottish songs (Henry Martin, Mary Hamilton) really brought this album together for me.
A beautiful voice singing simple, delightful songs.
Meh
Really lovely! Fascinating reimagining of traditional songs.
Jag kände att detta inte var riktigt min grej. Säkert fina texter men jag orkade inte fokusera något på dem. Sparade vissa låtar men det var för att de var bra Easy Listening. Hade det vart på svenska skulle jag nog ha gillat det mycket mer.
Loved
A bit too minimalist for me.
I went into the listen thinking it would be singer / songwriter and had high hopes. All the songs were so old timey lyrics and not written by her. The voice pleasant at times with just a guitar became very boring. This album was released almost 20 years before I was born, feels like it is a relic of the past.
Very traditionally-minded, but a bit one-note and after about halfway through I "got" it. Very powerful voice, but not much else to speak of. Favorite track: "House Of the Rising Sun"
Great album by Joan
Gods music let down by screechy vocals
Her voice is absolutely gorgeous! This album came after a string of disappointing listens for me...which may have influenced by rating a bit but not much. 4/5
I know a little bit about Joan Baez, but other than her version of "Blowin' in the Wind," I can't recall ever having listened to her music. I'm not really big into folk music, but this album was pretty good. Joan Baez has an incredible voice, and she's able to put her own unique touch on each of these traditional folk songs. Even the songs that are traditionally from the point of view of man still carry an earnestness as Baez performs them. While I appreciate the vocal talent that's on display here, this album wasn't really easy for me to engage with, and the overall length of the album really wore on me. However, I really did love her version of "House of the Rising Sun." The Animals' version is one of my favorite songs from the sixties, but Baez's version is great in its own right as well. Even though I didn't love this album, I know this album is incredibly important in the context of music history, not only for launching Baez's career, but for its influence on folk music. The folk music of this era was the spark that lit the powder keg of the social revolution of the sixties, and it's overwhelming to think about all the music that evolved out of that folk era. This album earns its place on this list, but I understand that it's not going to land with everyone.
Rating: 4/10 Nah.
I wanted to like this album, but it's just too bland and boring. Great human and I respect and admire her accomplishments, but this was a struggle for me. She has a beautiful voice, but folk is outdated and dreary today. Probably why Dylan went electric. Big contrast to the Crickets album we just heard that's full of life and raw.
Joan Baez is a badass political and social activist. Her song selection and writing is impeccable but her shrill voice is like nails on a chalkboard. This album felt like an extended play of church camp Kumbaya, and that’s not my jam.
Is folk song type, if in mood is 4, if not is 3
Great vocal control, sounded ethereal almost with how she sang, added in with the tender lyrics this is a beautiful album. 3.3
4 but if i hear another cover of house of the rising sun I'm gonna lose it
pleasant folk music
The 1960s represented the apogee of the folk genre in mainstream terms, giving us some of the most prominent and impactful names, songs and albums that still makes its presence felt to this day. Joan Baez, album and person, encompasses this moment. As though she were both a gust of wind and a kick up the ass, Joan solidifies her stature with delicate arrangements of materials well sung and well-traveled yet her approach to them veers them into becoming the definitive versions, most notably on House of the Rising Sun, Silver Dagger and John Riley. Baez also makes poignant use of her Spanish tongue on (what was initially) the final track El Preso Número Nueve, offering representation within folk. Overall, an excellent debut and a sign of things to come.
"In 2015, this album was deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" by the Library of Congress and selected for inclusion in the National Recording Registry." OK. I guess Joan Baez was a pivotal figure in that famous sixties folk scene that also saw the likes of Pete Seeger and Bob Dylan emerge. And yet today, this record feels more like a "historical document" than a truly timeless record filled with legendary details and touches such as the ones released by... Bob Dylan. Including during his folk period. Oh, and it's an album of covers, of course (contrary to Dylan's usual output). Those are traditional folk tunes expertly and tastefully played for sure... But (mostly) everyone knows the art of truly "essential" albums should go beyond that. "Silver Daggers", "John Riley" and "Girl Of Constant Sorrow" (in the bonus tracks) are beautiful and evocative. The rest sounds a bit quaint and stilted, though. Including that cover of "House Of The Rising Sun", which has had better versions elsewhere... 3/5 for the purposes of this list of essential records. 8/10 for more general purposes. Number of albums left to review: more than 200, approximately - I've temporarily lost count here. Number of albums I'll include in my own list: half so far, approximately. Number of albums I *might* include: a quarter, approximately (including this one) Number of albums I'll never include: another quarter, or just a little more (many other albums are more important to me)
Heard this one years ago, remember it being nice. It's still just that - nice. Never reaches another level like the best folk music, but it does have several highlights and is consistently cool.
It was painful attempting to listen to this. The songs were so boring and her excessive warbling vibrato drives me nuts.
Very peaceful easy listening music.
Whilst I very aware of Joan Baez I have never bought any of her music. I was always happy to hear her on the radio and when she came on randomly on streaming services. I cannot say that Joan has a voice I enjoy. A bit harsh and warbley for my taste but I cannot underestimate what she stands for in terms of her involvement in protest movements which sometimes comes out in her music. This album however as far as I can tell, is just traditional folk music where she began her career. What makes this album important for me is that Joan is retelling these folk tunes and keeping the songs alive and ensuring that they are passed from generation to generation. You do not need to like all of them but important to know that they exist and are part of musical history. A lot of the tunes are old English folk tunes. Although I am English I did not know many of them but learnt a lot about them simply by reading the wiki pages relating to the songs which increased my appreciation of them. 3/5 1/5/24
Just okay
Nice folk tunes
This is album 1,075 for me, which means not only have I gone well past the required number of 1,001, but I've got to be dangerously close to the finish line. When I saw this album, it made me realize it might be the only Joan Baez album here, and that I still have one more Dylan album that I somehow haven't received yet. The point being, I can't think about Joan Baez without also thinking of Dylan. Maybe it's because she's the female Zimmerman. Maybe it's because there's no Bob Dylan without Joan Baez. Just as there's no Joni Mitchell without Joan Baez. In a way, I'm glad I got this one towards the end, since it shows just how influential Joan has been through most of the 1,000 plus albums on this list. And yet somehow she remains...I wouldn't say unappreciated, but underrated. This album's overall rating is below a 3 on here, which wouldn't be the case for any Dylan or Joni album. Joan Baez will get her just hosanas when we lose her and it's too late for her to realize how much she meant to the world of music.
Not as bad as I thought it was going to be. Folk music, sung high.
This album is what I would refer to as “excessive folk.”
really good folk album, some slower tracks but also some really good ones best songs: wildwood flower, girl of constant sorrow
Don’t have much to say except that it is very nice
Very powerful and moving covers of already fantastic songs. I appreciate that she's able to make each song her own while still retaining some core parts of the songs. Top tracks: East Virginia, House of the Rising Sun, John Riley
Yeah, it's Joan Baez. Perfectly okay.
5 seconds was enough for me to make up my mind about it, but I decided to give it another 20 seconds, that being said, can I have my 20 seconds back now?
How have I literally not listened to her much before. I know the name so it’s not lack of awareness. Somehow just haven’t listened. This was great. I love the simple production. Woman and guitar. What more do you need.
Not an album for a rainy Saturday morning unless you want to kill hourself…
Good stuff tbh
Folking folky folks.
want on like a cheap old vinyl. she sounds like a meadow at the heart of the woods. house of the rising sun is the original older sister song.
Loved this. Maybe became a little tiresome after an hour but every song felt like a lullaby and I want to hear Papa play and sing all of them.
I like the olde English ballades. However, Joan's voice was never my cup of tea in the genre. Too much head-voice & embellishment, though spot-on pitch. Hard to judge. I'm going with 3.
Baez is a very talented musician. Her vocals are impressive and pair well with the instrumentals. The album does sound very repetitive though, all the sounds blending into one continuous experience without much variety. I’m just not crazy for singer/songwriter.
Beautiful voice - sounds like a theremin. Appreciate the talent but not really my kind of music.
Nice voice
Her voice is beautiful and some of the guitar playing is actually very good. I really like the darker songs. But as with so many albums it's way too long.
I couldn't name you one Joan Baez song before this. She has an incredible voice but it was a little too old folky for me. Loved her cover of "House of the Rising Sun" though!
This was one of the toughest listens in a while and came during a stretch of some very bad albums for this listener. Not much to say except this is something I would never seek out and something I never an to hear again. If this was a top listen in 1960, I'm convinced this was the best year for top quality acid. 1
2 A lot of folk lately. I don’t mind the genre, but it hasn’t been great gym music. This was especially tough at the gym this morning, and unfortunately it didn’t get much better during subsequent listens. I’ll give credit to Joan for this - the sound of this album feels a bit ahead of its time being that it predates artists like Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell by quite a few years, but man, I just didn’t find anything about her take on the genre here interesting. The fact that these are all covers doesn’t do her any favors, and while I think she at least deserves a shoutout for doing House of the Rising Sun four years ahead of The Animals, it’s nowhere near as good as their version. The one aspect I’ve seen a lot of people praise Joan for is her voice, and while I agree it can be beautiful at times, it changes to the most piercing thing you’ve ever heard on a dime - I had to adjust the volume on my speaker multiple times while listening because of it. And the more I listened to this album, the more shrill I found her voice to be, to the point I kind of dreaded putting this on again. There are definitely some enjoyable aspects and charm buried in this, but as an album, it’s just too long and not overly interesting - the only song here I could point to you as having somewhat enjoyed is actually the Spanish song El Preso Numero Nueve. I was impressed with her fluency of the language (granted, I’m not fluent, so can’t vouch for that), and it’s probably the best vocal performance of the whole album - or it might just be the only one without any of those grating high notes. Maybe this is just the kind of thing you need to see live to get, but this album wasn’t it for me. I could maybe see myself being somewhat of a fan of her work in moderation, but even then, I don’t think I would opt to listen to any of this over stuff from similar artists. Sorry Joan - I hope your music picked up a bit after your debut, but I’m not going out of my way to determine that anytime soon.
Oh wow, I didn't think I would love this as much as I do. Her voice is absolutely gorgeous, and the simplistic instruments are not only beautiful and atmospheric, but give her voice so much more of a presence. And her storytelling is just amazing, the lyrics are so captivating and really make me want to keep listening.
Very beautiful
It is the singing that drives these recordings and I'm not a fan of that, especially at the high notes.
Quite enjoyed this, very different to what I'd usually listen to and folky
Ahead of it's time. Chill, yet somehow boppy at the same time.
What a voice. Arrangements very sparse. All in all a great album.
It's all very wholesome but her warbles bring on a migraine. Not for me
Perfect example to me of how it’s possible to appreciate music, but not like it.
Love the song writing. Love the folk guitar. In most respects, enjoy her vocal stylings but never have been a fan of Joan’s vibrato-heavy stretches.
Awful. Every song was pain. Butchered House of the Rising Sun too
I really wish I could praise this, because nothing about it is explicitly bad. I understand if people find her voice annoying, especially when she belts, and I also get that this style of music can be boring if you don’t like folk. And while I think those critiques are fair, I also don’t mind anything here. Not to say I would revisit this frequently, but it has its time and place and purpose, both historically and in someone’s record collection. But then I factor how frequently I checked my phone while this was on. Not only to see if the song was over yet, but to do other things. I paused this to go on TikTok for 20 minutes. Twice. I paused this to do chores. I changed the song to listen to other artists not once, but three times! And I think that’s the things – this album is important, but Baez is also incredibly boring. The fact that she doesn’t do anything unique [by today’s standards] with her traditional folk songs suggests that maybe, in the end, while there’s nothing “wrong” with this album, there’s also nothing particularly good about it, either. The only songs I actually enjoyed were “El Preso Numero Nueve” and the CD-reissue bonus tracks. So while I could argue apathy but say it’s still enjoyable enough, I also don’t truly believe it’s actually enjoyable. Important, sure, but I never want to listen to it again.
This was a good listen on a wet, cold, spring day, and I'll gladly listen to it again, regardless of the weather.
Shrill, dated, and not my thing at all.
Bile inducing.
I liked this, not in a 'oh I must go out and buy this' sort of way, but in a 'this is folk, its really old and it's refreshingly good' kind of wsy. Her vocals were captivating and she showed her dexterity with the Spanish song. Not normally something I'd like, but I did. A 4.
I understand why you would want to preserve an album like this. All these traditional songs to be saved for posterity. But my enjoyment of this album is another matter
Not my thing. She's got a nice voice. But desperately dull.
this woman got vocals one of the better house of the rising sun covers out there imo 3.6/5
OK album, takes me way back, 3 stars
I struggle with reviews like this because folk is generally not my genre, so I always feel like I'm grading these albums on a curve. The strength of her voice is on full display on this album, though. Weirdly, her voice sounds sort of generic, but I think that's because every female folk artist who came after her took some influence from Joan Baez 4/5 It could have used some distorted guitar solos, and maybe an 808, but still it sounds real good
Such a pretty album. Just what I needed for a nice walk at night.
I really enjoyed this album, and guess I didn't realize folk singers would be singing songs that have roots back hundreds of years. Maybe it's just Joan's style that really brought back the olde time feel of these tracks. As an example, "House of the Rising Sun" sounds drastically different here than in the Animals version, but nevertheless is a folk song. At any rate, the nerd in me is drawn towards this bard-like telling of these tales and is just fascinating. There are a few that end up being more old west style and cross the line into a country music, but overall it was a nice album. Favorite track "House of the Rising Sun" 4/5
J'ai un peu de la difficulté à embarquer dans un album composé uniquement de pièces du répertoire traditionnel, mais la voix de Baez est tout simplement sublime. Malgré la simplicité de la musique, on ne se tanne pas de l'entendre. 7/10
A neat collection of traditional ballads. Very minimal production with just a voice and a guitar, and she has an amazing voice that's very clear and pleasant. It's a really cool change to listen to a more minimal album that doesn't rely heavily on production and adding multiple instruments.
Perfectly pleasant I suppose. Not going to rush back to it but I can definitely see the appeal. I might check out some more of her stuff in a bit.
could i write poetry to this? n
If you strip away those high, shrill vocals, there's some really solid acoustic guitar work and melodic interpretation here. But that voice... I just can't... It's so high, and so very, very shrill. After over thirty years of listening to "I Know You Rider" via the Grateful Dead, Joan Baez' version is painfully disappointing.
2.5 stars. Rounded down because sometimes her voice is unbearable.
Not my cup of tea genre-wise, but she does have a beautiful and strong voice that makes it a good listen anyways. I like the simplicity of the tracks using only some soft guitar, it allows her voice to really shine.
Typical 60s folky album. Good for a couple of meaningful tunes but the album just felt a little whiney and samey as a whole.
Before listening: I've heard of Joan Baez because I think my dad had a cassette. I knew she was a folk singer and it's a bit strange I'd never heard her songs because you better bet your ass I listen to the Mamas and Papas and Peter Paul and Mary and one of my favourite movies is Inside Llewyn Davis. After listening: I think this album is fine. Her voice was so nice and clear and I half expected her to start singing Senor Plow. But nothing about her songs particularly grabbed me. I think this deserves a relisten though and I hope there's more Baez on this list.
Very pleasant.
Hate the techno
Många fina låtar. Inte lika vass som Melanie.
Um monte de música parece a mesma, mas o som é bom
This really felt like it went on forever. Not a big folk music fan and after awhile Joan Baez’s earnest high pitched voice got pretty grating and gave me a headache.
Reading Ms. Baez’s Wikipedia page, she seems like a very good and genuine person. She was obviously a skilled guitarist even at 19 when this album was recorded. “Silver Dagger” “House of the Rusing Sun” and “Wildwood Flower” are pretty good songs. Now that all the positive stuff is out of the way, this sucks and I hate it. I hate her voice. I don’t like hearing Colonial Williamsburg music. If I hear about the “salt sea” one more time I’m going to scream. Fuck all of this.
A really lovely collection of folk tunes. A bit long for how similar the songs are, but full of gems.
Basically just good music. No faults, no particular affection to itz no stylistic choices. A boring idea of perfection.
Folk. Mit ein paar bekannten Songs. Aber ich habe schon besseren gehört.
hippies
Never listened to Joan Baez before this. Never will again. Magnificent voice and a great storyteller, but just could not handle the music. Felt like I was at a rennasounce fair, and for far too long.
Beautiful debut album from Joan Baez. Just her acoustic guitar and her angelic voice. So many gems here, but my favorites are House of the Rising Sun, Donna Donna, Mary Hamilton, Henry Martin, and El Preso Numero Nueve.
terrible. could not finish.
Music best suited for walking through a field in Bethel, NY high on psychedelics.
Classic folk featuring popular standards such as House of the Rising Sun and I Know You Rider.
Non si può dire che non sia brava, ma non è il mio...
Avec tes grandes dents là
That was lovely - Similar to Joni Mitchell, great production to let the guitar and soprano sing.
Not my thing. Never got it. There is good folk music, but not this.
This was a surprisingly pleasant album to listen to. Her voice is beautiful, very clear and calming. Overall a really nice folk album from the early 1960s.
Just a girl and her guitar. Her guitar should be taken away. I prefer silence to her minimal style.
3.5 - This could easily get bumped up to a solid 4 with a relisten. Her voice is great and I actually found myself interested in the stories these songs told. It's a solemn and pretty album. Oh, that closing track is pretty awesome too.
The dog hated this. I can see why.
Folk tranquilo. Un 4.
Casi 4, pero por El Preso Numero Nueve ...¡¡5!!
Sorry not for me
Found it difficult to listen to.
I liked her voice and the music was nice, but nothing I'd listen to regularly and I probably won't again. I did like Silver Dagger though.
Album feels simple. There was nothing that stood out to me. Just kinda dragged along.
The First Lady of folk’s debut. A sign of the great things to come.
I like the idea of Joan Baez and she has a feel songs that resonate, but this album was a little too whiny and not enough Joni.
This album hasn't aged very well...
Extra star for her influence by I find her music to be unbearably boring.
I'm not really into late 50s/early 60s folk stuff. I enjoyed this album but it isn't quite my style. If you like this style, this is clearly good stuff.
The only singer who is allowed to cover everything. Need to be in the mood but have some records.
Singer/songwriter, folk, blues, ballads, female, mid/slow, guitar, voice very much in focus, quite fragile, no beat/rhythm, hard to follow, not catching me at all, voice too high and too much tremolo
Love me some Joan Baez!
Had I been around in 1960 this may have played well for me. But growing up in the 80s, this is what they made fun of when they made fun of folk music. It's really hard to take it seriously.
I braced myself for something that would be worthy, earnest and a bit dull - and though I wasn't entirely wrong, I've been pleasantly surprised at how fresh this still sounds. I've been listening to the excellent Let It Roll podcast about the history of rock 'n' roll lately, and just finished the episode on 1960, the year this was released. The music scene wasn't as moribund as history would have it - amidst dross like Larry Verne and Connie Francis, October's singles chart featured great stuff like Sam Cooke ('Chain Gang'), the Drifters, Chubby Checker, the Everly Brothers, Brook Benton and Ray Charles. Yet this...sounds nothing like those songs. It could have been recorded yesterday. I know Baez's voice can be an acquired taste, and the trilling can set one on edge, but mostly it's lovely, a pure, crystalline instrument. I imagine her technique influenced Sandy Denny. Highlight? 'Donna Donna', its modal chorus sounding like it derives from Eastern European folk traditions. Yeah, this just about scrapes four stars.
Joni > Joan
Not bad but not really my taste
Really nice voice, the songs are very relaxing
Genre: folk Instruments: 2/5 Modern Translation: 1/5 Dance Potential: 1/5 Listening Location: chadstone Heard it before: no Favourite Song: house of the rising sun Made me feel: her voice was beautiful, it cut through me, but started to sound too whiny by the 4th song. Impressive range but wouldn’t listen again.
🤮🤮🤮🤮
4.0
It’s ok, not a big Joan Baez fan, but gave it a go.
First listen Saved 2/13 Top track: House Of The Rising Sun
Nice folk album, beautifully simple and profound at the same time. The vibrato in her voice became a bit much for me all at once but was better broken up around the errands I had. Definitely renaissance festival vibes. Nice chill listen
Very pretty voice. Not sure what on this was original there were a lot of folk songs or covers of other original works.
Casi 4, pero por El Preso Numero Nueve ...¡¡5!!
Not bad
Just so damn light and folksy and sparse
Always happy to be immersed in Ms. Baez’s world.
Den gamle engelske folk, det er sgu meget hyggeligt
Enjoyed this!
I had no idea this counterculture figure started out in the 50s! I could see why she had such a large following, with such a pleasant, dreamy, youthful indie sound that was non-existent at this time. It's just Joan with an acoustic guitar covering traditional folk songs. It's simple and straightforward but very pretty. A bit long, some forgettable songs in the second half, and I find the quality of the songs to be based on how expressive her voice is and how she can match the emotion and storytelling of the lyrics which is above average. Favorites: Silver Dagger, Fare Thee Well, Wildwood Flower, Donna Donna
Loved her voice.
She has a nice voice and this album feels simple -- just vocals and guitar. Not really enjoying it though, maybe I need to hear the instrumentation come through more, 2*. The vibrato in her voice I found a little jarring after a while. Super repetitive, many religious lyrics.
Incredible voice filled with deep feelings
Prelude: Can't believe I haven't heard of Joan before, but I knew I was going to like this album when I played a clip before I left Annapolis. Acoustic folk especially from that era is a soft spot for me. The album was pleasant overall and her rendition of House of the Rising Sun was a dope surprise. Nice background music for knitting by the fireplace while the snow pours down outside (if that was something I was into). If I'm allowed to make comparisons, she reminds me of Joni Mitchell but twice as haunting in her voice.
Listened Before? No Long folksy album. I expect I'll lose focus quickly, but will reserve some hope that this exceeds expectations. 6 songs in, this is a bit of a snore fest for me. In execution it is fine; very stripped down acoustic + vocal arrangements of (mostly) traditional folk songs. She's clearly talented, I just don't care for it. Maybe I'm just not in the mood for this out of the gate on a Monday morning, but there is no way I'm going to go the distance on this nearly hour long slog. Perhaps if I was sitting on a hill covered with daisies on a sunny Spring day, I might be into this, but for a cold start to the work week, I'm just not feeling it. 2 / 5 Added to Library? No
She is talented but this isn't my jam. 2.5 stars.
Good voice. That's about the only thing I really liked about the album. Everything else was just not in my personal taste. Not very exciting as it's really just a guitar and a voice for an hour. This one is falling under a similar rating to Depeche Mode where I think the music is objectively good, but it doesn't resonate with me personally. Another plus to this album is that it was recorded in 1960 and it sounds flawless. That is impressive especially because there is no mention of remastering.
Toight
There is nothing wrong with this album in any way, just kinda boring to me as I feel a lot of singer/songwriter artists are to me. 2.5
Bueno. Un poco monótono perro se deja escuchar!
Buena voz de intérprete americana. Con solo el acompañamiento de una guitarra. Un tanto plano, pero con algo de estilo y sentimiento
Joan Baez has an angelic voice. For me though she sounds the same in every song. Sorry, that's just me.
- Never listened to Joan Baez before - Wasn't expecting much from a folk album released in 1960 but very pleasantly surprised - Amazing voice - Fav songs: All My Trials, Silver Dagger, House of the Rising Sun
I appreciate the place this album has in history but I struggled to get through it. I just don't care for her voice.
Really dislike her voice and the way she stretches out each note... Unlistenable. 2/5
Thought I would enjoy this more. But, alas no.
Folk music Galore! so many good classic songs sung so beautifully.
Boring and seemingly never-ending
4/5 she has a sweet voice
Wasn't for me. Respect the voice
Die Songs haben natürlich alle etwas sehr ursprüngliches, da die meisten nur mit einer Gitarre begleitet werden. Sehr schöne Stimme. Es ist auch mal ein Spanisches dabei, das sowohl melodisch aber auch stimmlich mal etwas Abwechslung reinbringt. Bin kein Fan ihrer Interpretation von House of the.r.s.
Such a beautiful voice
Not my thing, but glad I listened
Echt goed gezongen, paar mooie nummers, maar ging uiteindelijk wel echt vervelen
Nah. Whinny folk.
A beautiful overall sound, if a bit... puritan? I started craving some variation about two thirds of the way through. Inevitable game of 'how do I know this song,' as is always the case with folk. Standout tracks: Silver Dagger, Fare Thee Well, I Know You Rider.
pleasant but boring
She has a gorgeous voice. The instrumentation is simple, yet beautiful. There is no fat on this album. Only what needs to be, is here. This memorable trait of the project is also what leads to its biggest flaw. The album never gets particularly exciting. It keeps a, believe me, lovely, but stagnant pace throughout. I don’t mind a single song on the album. I love this thing entirely. It simply doesn’t inspire. 4/5
Ok
Pretty standard folk album. Lovely vocals and a nice listen, but nothing I'm enamored with.
Was thinking I’m going to get a lot of hippie singer songwriter but I got a record sung by one of the most strikingly powerful and beautiful voices - while being full of wonderful songs, sea shanties and even ends with sung in Spanidh. Much more than I bargained for - this is truly a memorable record.
I absolutely LOVED this album! Her voice is beautiful and impactful. At times it felt like she was singing me folklore stories but I guess some of her songs were based on biblical stories. So, makes sense. She loved talking about “Mary’s and Maidens”. I also liked her version of “House of the Rising Sun”, seemed more genuine coming from her”. Then she sang Spanish to me which solidified my rating! 10/10
Girl and guitar. Nothing else in this album. Great voice, great playing but quickly bored. Quickly forgotten. 4/10
Really good vocalist surrounded by subpar music and man does the album get so receptive the longer you listen. Truly most of this score comes from the fact that I'd be hard pressed to name 10 singers better than her after listing to this. 6/10
Prairie music to settle down and make a farm family to. Shes got a very pleasant voice. I feel like I have heard her in the intro to an old animated film or something. The audio mixing wasn’t great. The background music and her voice would be very quiet then she would hit me with the full yell and make me go deaf. Songs didn’t vary enough for me and kind of started to sounded the same. SPANISH SONG. There were two songs back to back where she was just talking about people named Mary. Lot’s of storytelling in the writing which was very nice and helped create a scene for the songs. Pretty decent country folk album 7/10
Interesting mix of styles: some folk, some that sound like old Irish songs, etc. Also interesting to hear her take on House of the Rising Sun. And her song Girl of Constant Sorrow. Her singing has a little too much vibrato for my taste.
This is one of those 3-star ratings where about half the songs are 4's and half are 2's. On the quieter, more country-folk songs, I appreciate her singing, but on others it's just an overwhelming vibrato-fest.
Beautiful voice that at times obfuscates the darkness of the folk songs. Can hear the seeds of Joanna Newsom, Marie Sioux, and so many other contemporary artists I enjoy.
Not sure why she was such a counter cultural icon. The music was nothing special...just average traditional folk. 1.5/5
Her voice put me in a trance.
I really liked a couple of songs from this, so I’m going to make it a 4, although I’m not entirely sure abut it.
Thought I would like this, given I like early Dylan, but just didn't do it for me, mainly due to the Falsetto singing. Guitar was great though.
Beautiful and charming album, from wonderfully talented young artist. Not quite my cup of tea at length, but a brilliant album and clearly important historically.
Lovely music just not my style.
Some voice. Most of the songs aren't my cup of tea but some I liked. The backing music is nice and gentle.
Didn't finish, what I heard was nice
simple and beautiful. could have been a bit shorter, but the melodies and lyrics are so heartfelt, they almost make you forget its length. a solid 4 for its timeless charm.