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Which Patricia Barber album floats yer boat?

As far as my knowledge is concerned and from all the reading that I do, “Blood on the tracks” by Bob Dylan is considered to be his best album by far. For Joni Mitchell it is “Blue”. What really amazes me is that there is no general consensus on which album of Patricia Barber is the best. Some prefer “Modern Cool”, some “Companion”, some think “Nightclub” is her best album! I think it is “Café Blue” Why? Cause the two tracks numbered 9 (Too Rich for my blood), and 11 (Nardis) strike a chord in me like no other songs of her. They have the energy which seem to ooze out from the system in spades.

Which album of Patricia Barber floats yer boat and why?
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maineiac
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Barber is one of those artists that have a unique style that doesn't fit in with everyone's taste. I hate Bob Dylan - who cares?
henryhk
648 posts
 
Companion did it for me but her new album Mythologies may her best one yet....experimenting with new structures and interplay....the band itself I think has grown and is best they have done so far.
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quadophile OP
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Henryhk,

Would you be kind enough to describe the contents of her new album? In what way it is better, Does it releate to any of her previous albums? What you liked personally in this new album.

I am sure there are many fans of Ms Barber on this thread and they may like to have an insight into it if they have not yet come across it.

Thanks
virgo_ref
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Cafe Blue does it for me. Mythologies has been spinning a lot recently and I really like this piece. Patricia Barber is just an amazing artist.
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audphile1
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I think Mythologies is her weakest album. But that's just my opinion. I don't think the band is at full potential on this recording and the music is a bit more commercial than her other records. Lyrics are first rate though....typical PB.
I have all her CDs and like them all, but the Mythologies is my least favorite of hers. I think with this disc she wanted to appeal to a wider crowd and not just her fans.
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