A Tribute To Joni Mitchell
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Free Music Review: Joni towers over the landscape......... even more after this.
Hit: 1 Stars
I would consider successful the tribute album that has at least 3-4 songs that are better, or at least more interesting, than the originals. This album fares far less well.
Full disclosure here: I've been a rabid Joni fan for 30+ years. So I approached this tribute album with a mix of trepidation and hope. Sad to say, there is not a single song that I found compelling in comparison to the original. Don't get me wrong: Annie Lennox does a fine job with "Ladies of the Canyon", as does Cassandra Wilson with "For the Roses". But all they did was make me want to go listen to the originals.
My biggest fear is some that some people will allow this album to act as their introduction to Joni. Trust me: a bigger mistake you could not make.
Free Music Review: I love the strange beauty of this CD!
Hit: 5 Stars
I came across this CD at a listening station at Virgin Megastore in Chicago. I LOVE this CD. To me the worst crime of a tribute CD is to impersonate the artist being featured. All of the artists on this CD bring their own strange beauty to these songs. My favorites -- Prince's A Case of You (I'm surprised some object his to take on this song. His falsetto combined with his multi-tracked lower notes is lovely). Bjork's Boho Dance (Makes the lyrics totally come alive; the clarity of Bjork's voice matched by the lyrics makes me appreciate Bjork's voice in a whole new way, this is a warmer more accessible Bjork). Emmylou Harris' Magadalene Laundries (Much has been said about this version; and I agree it is sad and heartfelt). Elvis Costello's Kingpin (I really like the smooth sound of Costello with the vibraphone -- very film noir). And all throughout Robert Hurwitz' musical production choices are stunning, surprising and fresh. Musical settings that are both modern and evocative at the same time. Joni should be smiling. This will hopefully bring her music to a younger generation, and lead them back to her originals. Also it's cool to have an instrumental cover in here (piano by Bard Mehldau).Free Music Review: Best tribute ever!
Hit: 5 Stars
I want to make my statement loud and short. This is the best tribute ever made. Joni Mitchell and these songs has been a BIG part of my musical history. The album really puts her on the top. Every song has its own personal flavour, colorful painted by these geat artists. They must love her as much as I do :)Free Music Review: Bits and pieces are interesting
Hit: 3 Stars
I can't figure a good reason to buy a tribute CD unless the artist does a cover that's somehow different or better.
"A Case of You," by Prince qualifies as different. It's soulful and contemporary and in no way sounds like Joni. "Dreamland" by Caetano Veloso has a wonderful Latino flair. "Edith and the Kingpin" may not have been written for Elvis Costello, but I think he made it his own now.
"Magdelene Laundries" by Emmylou Harris is probably the one song I'd say was done better on the CD. It's gritty and her harsher voice lends to the hard realities of the song, whereas 'the chirp' doesn't quite convey what I expect to hear from a woman in that situation.
I've heard the CD in its entirety, but I've only gotten the cuts mentioned above. Those, to me, truly are 'tributes.'
Free Music Review: Sloppy Tribute
Hit: 2 Stars
This is no "Return Of The Grievous Angel". Sadly they use admirers of Joni Mitchell's music instead of artists who would really know how to make some decent renditions. This CD is good for about three listens before it ends up collecting dust in the music rack. James Taylor and Sarah McLachlan fit for Joni's style (Folk, Jazz & World) and that is about it. Who should be here? Pat Metheny, Shawn Colvin, C.S.N.& Y., Jackson Browne, Judy Collins, David Wilcox, Richard Thompson, Arlo Guthrie, O'2L, Steely Dan, John Gorka, Carly Simon, Laura Coyle, Robben Ford and Loreena McKennitt. Maybe even Rickie Lee Jones and Joni could kiss and make peace. Let's try a second tribute and get this right. The booklet by the way is a joke. A 2 Star only for Sarah McLachlan's "Blue". Avoid unless you're one of those collectors from A to Z on Joni Mitchell. She deserved way better than this. Save your $$$$ and read the other honest reviews which I didn't.