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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Pleasant but not outstanding,
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This review is from: Recently (Audio CD)
Although I love the work of Joan Baez, I'm not so sure of this album. It lacks the passion of her 60s and 70s work, and seems to be an attempt to marry her "art-singer" style of the 1980s with her earlier political consciousness. As such, it doesn't work. I like her interpretation of the Johnny Clegg song Asimbonanga (Zulu for "We haven't seen him") and her version of Peter Gabriel's "Biko," whilst her own composition "Recently" is competent enough. As for the rest, the singing is good but the album lacks some spark somehow. This certainly does not count as one of her classic albums like "Come From The Shadows," "Farewell Angelina", "From Every Stage", "Diamonds & Rust", "Any Day Now" or "Gracias A La Vida" but it's still quite listenable.
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Peace on Earth ?,
By A Customer
This review is from: Recently (Audio CD)
Joan Baez sings about the grief we cause one another by being of different background, culture, belief. Listening to the words we should feel guilty. Man has let himself down by his cruel acts. A united, happy world is what Joan seeks in this album. A sad but excellent production.
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4.0 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews) 6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Joan Baez at her best,
By Bogardus "NW reader" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Recently (Audio CD)
"Recently" brings the listener Joan Baez's beautiful voice in full and glorious maturity. This is not an album of rearranged and previously recorded hits or traditional favorites, but a beautiful compilation including 2 written by Joan."Recently" is one of 2 superior efforts by one of our greatest contemporary Folk singers. The other great album is "Come From The Shadows". Both albums contain the social consciousness that Joan champions, but also are masterful musical assemblages. If you are only going to own 1 or 2 Joan Baez albums, let it be these. Enjoy!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
the best,
By D. Estenes - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Recently (UK Import) (Audio CD)
Recently is one of the finest pieces of work Joan Baez has ever done. The songs are timelessly relevant and will have everyone reminiscing as they listen to the words. A touch of eloquence from the "Madonna of Folk". Truly an asset to anyone's collection.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Lacks some spark,
By Pieter "Toypom" - Published on Amazon.com
Although I love the music of Joan Baez, I'm not so sure of this 1987 album. Like 1989's Speaking Of Dreams, it lacks the passion of her 60s and 70s work and seems to be an attempt to marry her "art-singer" style of the 1980s with her earlier political consciousness. As such, it doesn't really gel. I like her interpretation of the Johnny Clegg song Asimbonanga (a Zulu tribute to Nelson Mandela) and her version of Peter Gabriel's Biko, whilst her own composition, the title track Recently, is competent enough. As for the rest, the singing is good but the album lacks some spark somehow. Perhaps I am just conditioned to the simplicity and beauty of her characteristic style of folk music. This is still a good album with memorable songs.
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