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

When listening to an album, you want to be able to listen to it from start to finish. I found myself skipping halfway through most songs. I will note, one of their better songs Sabotage is on this album, so it’s not a full loss.

Immediately the first song hits and that 80s vibe takes over. Every song is a banger. You could hear any of these on any 80s tv show/movie/ or video game. The beats, vocals, flow, all perfection. I was pleased with this listen.

Masterpiece. Full of “from the soul” blues. From beginning to end, Muddy Waters gave his all on this album. 5/5 recommend to anyone, regardless of whatever your favorite genre is.

Not great, not terrible. Just authentic to the era “alt rock sound”. This is something you’d hear in a 2000s commercial or video game.