Audio CD review:
Joan Baez - Recently

Joan Baez - Recently

Band: Joan Baez Title: Recently Rating: Release Date: 12 November, 1996 Media: Audio CD Tracks: 1: Brothers In Arms 2: Recently 3: Asimbonanga 4: The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress 5: James & The Gang 6: Let Us Break Bread Together/Freedom 7: MLK 8: Do Right Woman, Do Right Man 9: Biko

Customer Reviews DEMURE DELIVERY ON LUKEWARM ALBUM It lacks the passion of her 60s and 70s work, and seems to be an attempt to marry her "art-singer" style of the 1980s with her earlier political consciousness. Although I love the work of Joan Baez, I'm not so sure of this album. As such, it doesn't work. I like her interpretation of the Johnny Clegg song Asimbonanga (Zulu for "We haven't seen him") and her version of Peter Gabriel's "Biko," whilst her own composition "Recently" is competent enough. As for the rest, the singing is good but the album lacks some spark somehow. I disagree with the other reviewer: I think Joan Baez has made many classic albums besides "Come From The Shadows," like "Farewell Angelina", "From Every Stage", "Diamonds & Rust", "Any Day Now", "Gracias A La Vida" and many more. Joan Baez at her best This is not an album of rearranged and previously recorded hits or traditional favorites, but a beautiful compilation including 2 written by Joan. "Recently" brings the listener Joan Baez's beautiful voice in full and glorious maturity. "Recently" is one of 2 superior efforts by one of our greatest contemporary Folk singers. The other great album is "Come From The Shadows". Both albums contain the social consciousness that Joan champions, but also are masterful musical assemblages. If you are only going to own 1 or 2 Joan Baez albums, let it be these. Enjoy!. . You can see a complete list of all Joan Baez discography, or go back to the Joan Baez tabs