Ive always loved any song by Joni...especially ' both sides now' and 'if i could' with Seal....can you recommend any of her cds I should get first to build my collection? thanks

BLUE -- first and foremost

her later stuff can get pretty eclectic
i'd probably suggest you stay safe for the first few albums
and get some of her early stuff

COURT AND SPARK
CLOUDS

MILES OF AISLES is a cool live set

then start to stretch out with...

THE HISSING OF SUMMER LAWNS

after that...

DON JUAN'S WRECKLESS DAUGHTER (i love "Paprika Plains")

then pretty much anything goes
she's kinda of like Prince in that she's a musical "hybrid" herself
delving into many diverse styles
she's a painter, after all
it's evident in her music as well
and one of the best lyricists ever!
[Edited 8/30/07 1:38am]

thanks...I will order 'blue' now....she also did a great song with Seal called ' How do u stop'...i have her cd 'turbulent indigo' but havent really listened to it...how would u rate it ?

Ummmm...Make SURE to get "Hejira" and "Don Juan's Reckless Daughter"!!! "Don Juan's" is my favorite piece of art. More than any painting, photo, film, etc...This album moves me like nothing else can.

peppeken said:

Oh...And 'Turbulent Indigo' is brilliant! It won the Album of the year Grammy, and deserved it. Enjoy!

definitely get blue 1st ..another recomendation is getting her greatest hits and misses. both r seperate cds