lorra
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tutakea
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such a pity joan armatrading is completely neglected here in europe. there was a short hype when she made her very first album, and since then ... nothing.
in fact i was convinced she did stop making music about one century ago :-)
many thanks to RP for letting me know this is NOT true.
joan has one of the most original female singer´s voices, ever, and the music is simply terrific!
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Living_By_Design
| | Posted: Jul 22, 2011 - 17:37 | |
Play all the Joan you can! Especially the early stuff!
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(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas) | | Posted: May 20, 2011 - 10:36 | |
This song is soooo good for the ears...
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shakylegs
(Montreal) | | Posted: May 20, 2011 - 10:35 | |
I concur. Shimmer wrote:Not Joan's best song by a long shot, but I'll take it.
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Shimmer
(Bethesda, MD) | | Posted: Apr 18, 2011 - 21:29 | |
Not Joan's best song by a long shot, but I'll take it.
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Cynaera
(South of Neanderthal) | | Posted: Apr 18, 2011 - 21:29 | |
kaybee wrote:We don't get enough of Joan Armatrading. This is new to me and I really like it. I've always loved her voice - I'm a real sucker for androgynous voices.
Well, I submitted "Drop the Pilot" and it's still in "review." (And now that I know the difference between Joan Armatrading and Tracy Chapman, I can post with my head held high. *facepalm* |
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(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas) | | Posted: Apr 18, 2011 - 21:28 | |
Cynaera wrote:I just love her stuff. "Fast Car' was lame compared to some of her other work. This, and "Smoke and Ashes" are my two favorite songs. And, if Bill will be kind, possibly "Drop the Pilot" might be on the playlist, too. This song is just awesome - maybe it's the strings, or the words, or the tempo.... Maybe it's a combination of all of that, plus her strong, confident voice. She worked hard to get where she is, and when I grow up, I wanna be her. Love this song.  |
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polo
(Minneapolis) | | Posted: Mar 18, 2011 - 09:40 | |
kaybee wrote: my thoughts exactly....
We don't get enough of Joan Armatrading. This is new to me and I really like it. I've always loved her voice - I'm a real sucker for androgynous voices.
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rdo
(DC) | | Posted: Mar 18, 2011 - 09:36 | |
I really like those...xylophone (?) sounds.
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chyk5
(Florida) | | Posted: Dec 14, 2010 - 08:05 | |
My first time hearing this. I have only one vinyl album of hers from college and I've apparently been missing out. This is beautiful.
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kaybee
(Lost in the Wilds of Toronto) | | Posted: Nov 12, 2010 - 17:46 | |
We don't get enough of Joan Armatrading. This is new to me and I really like it. I've always loved her voice - I'm a real sucker for androgynous voices.
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Rooney
(Near Paradise) | | Posted: Nov 12, 2010 - 13:55 | |
Nice. But just an FYI here from a long-time JA fan. There are maybe 5 better songs on this CD. "Everyday Boy" is mundane compared to Merchant of Love, Shapes and Sizes, Back on the Road, Lost the Love, Would You Like to Dance.
Just saying. 
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Shesdifferent
(Just visiting this planet this is not my home) | | Posted: Nov 12, 2010 - 13:41 | |
Love it, nice to hear Joan Armatrading on RP
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Cynaera
(South of Neanderthal) | | Posted: Nov 12, 2010 - 13:40 | |
jim1964 wrote:
I do believe you're confusing Tracy Chapman with Joan on Fast Cars and Smoke and Ashes, they do have a similar sound. I like the piano in this song, very Nicky Hopkins.
You are SO right!!!! Blushing furiously here... How did I make that mistake? Um, never mind - I think it was one too many shots of Ketel...  |
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jim1964
(british columbia, but use to ride the IRT to work) | | Posted: Oct 11, 2010 - 21:26 | |
Cynaera wrote:I just love her stuff. "Fast Car' was lame compared to some of her other work. This, and "Smoke and Ashes" are my two favorite songs. And, if Bill will be kind, possibly "Drop the Pilot" might be on the playlist, too. This song is just awesome - maybe it's the strings, or the words, or the tempo.... Maybe it's a combination of all of that, plus her strong, confident voice. She worked hard to get where she is, and when I grow up, I wanna be her. Love this song. I do believe you're confusing Tracy Chapman with Joan on Fast Cars and Smoke and Ashes, they do have a similar sound. I like the piano in this song, very Nicky Hopkins. |
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Cynaera
(South of Neanderthal) | | Posted: Oct 11, 2010 - 21:17 | |
I just love her stuff. "Fast Car' was lame compared to some of her other work. This, and "Smoke and Ashes" are my two favorite songs. And, if Bill will be kind, possibly "Drop the Pilot" might be on the playlist, too. This song is just awesome - maybe it's the strings, or the words, or the tempo.... Maybe it's a combination of all of that, plus her strong, confident voice. She worked hard to get where she is, and when I grow up, I wanna be her. Love this song. |
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gumbo73039
(Devon, England) | | Posted: Jul 08, 2010 - 05:34 | |
Joan is still touring, and still excellent, she held the audience in the palm of her hand at Bristol. The BBC recorded the concert, it might be available still?
Great night.
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PFM
(Off the road) | | Posted: Jun 06, 2010 - 09:16 | |
Hope my recent uploads of more of Joan's music make it through the review process...
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jim1964
(british columbia, but use to ride the IRT to work) | | Posted: Mar 03, 2010 - 08:36 | |
I've been a fan of her music since the 70's and I've never heard anything from this album before, I'm giving this one an 8.
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cc_rider
(Austin Texas. Y'all.) | | Posted: Mar 03, 2010 - 08:36 | |
handyrae wrote:I've always liked her name — it sounds so strong. Odd, I know.
Not odd. I've always loved her strong voice as well. On this song she holds it back until the chorus, I like that. |
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(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas) | | Posted: Mar 03, 2010 - 08:36 | |
This song is inspirational... definitely a 10...
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(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas) | | Posted: Jan 30, 2010 - 21:24 | |
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(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas) | | Posted: Oct 28, 2009 - 16:21 | |
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Pyro
| | Posted: Aug 26, 2009 - 14:27 | |
twp wrote:Love the backing instrumentation on this one. I'm not normally a great fan of Joan Armatrading but I think this is a great vehicle for her voice.
Exactly the way I feel. Thank you for saying it better than I could. |
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mandolin
(...drifting...) | | Posted: Aug 26, 2009 - 14:26 | |
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jmurphyjr
| | Posted: Aug 26, 2009 - 14:26 | |
Strong song, deep feeling. Love the strings. And that unforgettable voice!
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macadavy
(Cascadia's attic, eh?) | | Posted: May 23, 2009 - 12:10 | |
alux wrote:My vote for most underappreciated artist working today. Stellar career, unique sound, never disappoints.
Hear! Hear! |
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alux
(atop the pyramid) | | Posted: Dec 16, 2008 - 11:31 | |
My vote for most underappreciated artist working today. Stellar career, unique sound, never disappoints.
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handyrae
(Zero Point Field) | | Posted: Dec 16, 2008 - 11:30 | |
I've always liked her name — it sounds so strong. Odd, I know.
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