What Are You Listening To?

[Tiggi]

2011 release of a live date in April 2010.

My own copy on shiny silver disc.

Joan Rocks out !!

Contains a handful of the achingly beautiful ballads with which she made her name - Love & Affection, The Weakness in me, & Willow - but for the most part this is JA in Bluesy Rock mode. I'm more familiar with her singer-songwritery stuff, but she's no slouch in Rock mode, playing some fairly impressive guitar.

Then there's the unique voice - unique, that is, until Tracy Chapman stole the territory - which is in fine form, and showing no signs of deterioration for her 60 years.

Good album.


AllMusic 4/5 stars.


ps We've booked tickets for her Autumn 2012 tour, playing in Canterbury...