orpheus10, Not to put too fine a point of this 'good v bad' issue, but as I see it, good v bad is commonly applied in an absolute sense but too often it is used in place of 'I like or dislike'.
When you say 'like' or 'dislike' it is a personal statement whether you choose to amplify it or not. When you say 'good' or 'bad' it suggests that this categorization has more of a universal application to the music absent your personal enjoyment or lack thereof, and most folks would expect you to amplify on how you reached that conclusion.
FWIW.
Frogman, I just listened to Rene Marie's 'Sound of Red'. It is easily the best recording that I have of her music (and that is most of them) both by virtue of her singing and the recording. Your comments about her diversity of styles is right on point. Interestingly the last cut, 'Blessings', strongly reminds me of some of Eva Cassidy's songs. My appreciation for Eva's music and voice is exceeded only by the sadness it brings to me to know there will be nothing new.
Acman, Thanks for the recommendation for Sari Kessler's 'Do Right'. I listened to it just after Marie's recording. Very different voices and styles, but very enjoyable non-the-less. I little more laid back, I think.
When you say 'like' or 'dislike' it is a personal statement whether you choose to amplify it or not. When you say 'good' or 'bad' it suggests that this categorization has more of a universal application to the music absent your personal enjoyment or lack thereof, and most folks would expect you to amplify on how you reached that conclusion.
FWIW.
Frogman, I just listened to Rene Marie's 'Sound of Red'. It is easily the best recording that I have of her music (and that is most of them) both by virtue of her singing and the recording. Your comments about her diversity of styles is right on point. Interestingly the last cut, 'Blessings', strongly reminds me of some of Eva Cassidy's songs. My appreciation for Eva's music and voice is exceeded only by the sadness it brings to me to know there will be nothing new.
Acman, Thanks for the recommendation for Sari Kessler's 'Do Right'. I listened to it just after Marie's recording. Very different voices and styles, but very enjoyable non-the-less. I little more laid back, I think.