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Binding : Audio CDEAN : 0082839323321Label : SpectrumManufacturer : SpectrumPublisher : SpectrumRelease date : 2003-02-20Title : Diamonds RustOriginal release date : 1975-01-01Running time : 42Studio : SpectrumNumber of discs : 1 OK, I had forgotton just how good Joan's voice was. This is a great album, great lyrics and wonderfull tone
I'm listening to this more for the immaculate backing musicians rather than the OK choice of songs Joan's warbling tremolodic voice. Her Dylan impression on Simple Twist of Fate is funny the title track is fab. Not sure about some of the other choices song-wise. Joni turns up for an underwhelming warble-off on the song Dida.
br /It's pretty good - just not quite at the level of some of the other fawning Amazon mad reviewer types.
Came to this from the Judas Priest cover version. This is so different but, if anything, the purity of her voice makes Joan Baez's original even more beautiful/haunting/spine-tingling.
This is a brilliant record and if you've been thinking about delving into the world of 70s folk/political music then for £4 I recommend trying out Ms Baez.
br /Diamonds Rust is probably more accessible than some of her other albums but you get to hear her amazing voice and great cover versions. There are other artists who seem to have been more commercially successful over the years but give Joan a try and I'm sure she'll win you over.
br /I think I'll leave it here and just let you try it out for yourself.
Such beautifully poetic lyrics poignantly sung with crystalline precision. We are enjoying this no end.