Monday, August 08, 2005

Profile II: The Best of Emmylou Harris

Another compilation, gathering recordings from 1979 to 1984. I don't know how this works, but somehow it always takes a couple of listens for me to get past Harris's voice and/or singing style in order to enjoy her music, after which that same voice and singing becomes the best part of the record (on this cd, the effect is particularly pronounced with the traditional number "Wayfaring Stranger", which has, of course, been recorded by countless others, each providing a comparison point for this version). Anyhow, I haven't really taken any of the songs on this cd to heart, but it's all eminently listenable with that voice pealing away.