Pearl

Great voice, but blues rock really doesn't do anything for me. Kristofferson's Me & Bobby McGee lifted the mood somewhat, and Mercedes Benz benefited from the lack of backing. The rest of it seemed a bit obvious and a little over-blown.

A fine rock album of its era. Joplin has a great voice and powerful personality. Don’t see this being a top 1000 album, personally.

Wasn't all that keen the first time around...

3’5

einige wenige „pearls“ in einem 70er-album ..

Mostly incoherent wailing. Music was fun at times though.

Not my cup of tea

Not a fan of her raspy voice.

I think her legacy is greatly over-exaggerated by her death. These all sound like similar blues tunes and I’m not even a big fan of the voice. Bobby McGee is the standout and I might even like Kristofferson’s version better these days

It was alright. I wasnt feeling this genre of music so maybe that was it. The hits were good, but the other songs were mid

loud, angry music - 2/5

Ok

She has a distinct voice. I don't think I would pick this to listen to again though. Ultimately this was forgettable to me. Review of Reviews: People like her voice and give this music a lot of recognition. Though she was very young when she died its a shame we didn't get to see her ride out her career. Best Track: Buried Alive in the Blues. I liked this one the best..

I think I'd love JJ if I was into that style of music. Few tracks are ok but quickly gets tiresome, despite the short runtime. 2.5*

Man I remember the Mercedes Benz song from this album.

Not really my style of music or vocals, but boy can Janis belt it out. Very impressive. Fav tracks: Cry Baby, Buried Alive In the Blues

She's got such a unique sound, but this album never really connected for me even though it's objectively quite good.

I know she’s a talent. But I can only take her one song at a time.

Guitar go hard. The blues-ey songs in my opinion give more expression and make those songs standout compared to the rest of the album. A Woman Left Lonely is a great example of this expression. Buried Alive in the Blues is a great instrumental track. The biggest hit, Me and Bobby McGee, is still good with the blues aspects, but it's just a cover and is borderline country music while missing the rock and roll feel of the rest of the album.

I recognize that this is good, it's just not for me

Can’t knock it. Just not my cup of tea

I grew up hearing that Janis Joplin was one of a kind, amazing, the blueist white girl ever, etc... I was excited when I seen this album come up on my list. I did recognize a few of these songs and got to hear a few that I didn't know. Some songs were great and some were not. Some songs, she showed that she was a bluey singer with a good voice but mostly not. I wouldn't forward through her song if it popped up on a playlist (unless it was the Mercedes Benz song) but I won't be seeking anything out, either. I'd do 2.5 stars if it was allowed because it's an average album.

I never cared much for Janis Joplin. Her voice sounds like a semi-musical yelling to me.

This was ok. Nothing special to me, but reasonably enjoyable. 2.5/5

Def like the instrumental in the bg but I think I need to give time for the vocals to grow on me.

Y'all, I just don't fucking get Janis Joplin. I owned this album for like a decade and never actually listened to it. Now that I am in the process of listening to it, I see that I made the correct decision all those years. There are plenty of bands with singers whose voices I don't enjoy, but usually I'm interested in what they're saying. Not the case here. I actually enjoy the music, and her voice works on some of the songs where there are other voices present. However, too much of it relies only on her voice, and her voice just leaves me cold. What's sad is that I think this is at least partially a production issue. I think if her voice was EQed better, there would be some richness in her tone that would be easier to appreciate 2/5

The band is great. Janis is not for me. A few songs here and there is fine, but, holy hell, does her voice grate on me. An album is way too much Janis for me. I'm glad this is anonymous, some family members would disown me for this take.

Her voice is truly iconic. I recognized that, even though I didn't recognize any of the songs.

Not my favorite in general but some of her best work.

The girl could sing - no dispute there. Otherwise and unremarkable album.

Not really my style

A couple of reviews ago, someone down there wrote that Joplin was the 70s version of Amy Winehouse. That had me worried as I got Frank a couple of albums ago and didn’t particularly enjoy listening to Winehouse’s voice. Fortunately Joplin has a less divisive singing voice in my view, although she’s clearly less talented from a composition point of view. Having said that, this was no more than OK for me. Nothing really made me want to keep listening time after time, although I managed two back to back listens. Beyond Mercedes Benz though, there’s little I’d want to listen to again. I’ve heard better versions of Me and Bobby McGee and much of the rest lacked imagination really. Perhaps back in the day it was considered cutting edge new wave stuff, but now, despite the decent playing and production, it’s rather got a dated feel for me. I was flip flopping between 3 and 2 stars - having given Frank 2. It’s more listenable to because of the voice, but less creative and I don’t know how much Joplin simply takes credit without doing that much. Harsh. And then I read a number of descriptions of her as a “sexual predator” with manipulative tendencies. We change our view of male artists based on their creepiness, so why not women? Maybe she was never in the same league as Jackson etc, but there’s a view which seems to have some credibility to it that suggests there are issues. So, that’ll be 2 then.

Amazing voice but not rlly my kinda music

I recognize she’s supposed to be a great who died tragically young. I don’t enjoy her voice in general and definitely not a whole album of it.

I didn't really care about this album. I do think she has talent, but this style of music just doesn't do much for me. I do think the album cover is nice though. My favourite song was Buried Alive in the Blues.

2/5 en kuuntelisi toiste

Haluaisin tykätä uranuurtajasta, mut en vain pidä.

Litt for raspete, men likte da bedre enn forventa

oh man, this might've been really fresh in the 70's, but it really doesn't do it for me. The track Mercedes Benz has some real stinky boomer energy going on, a very shallow hippie-centric view of materialism, and very little going on otherwise. Joplin's musicianship with her voice has some interesting things going on, but it's really not for me. Didn't hate it, tho

I’m probably objectively wrong here but I didn’t care for this. :( This journey has made me realize I hate anything bluesy.

Highlights: It's consistent, so take your pick. There's some interesting piano accents, some earworm guitar riffing on "Move Over" and an engaging band groove on "Half Moon." None of the songs are quite as catchy as her breakout hit "Piece of my Heart." Most importantly though, Joplin never ever lets you forget for one second what her whole scam is. Once a song gets moving, every opportunity the band has to breathe, you know she's going to have to step all over it with craven, bankrupt blackface yammering.

Some good guitar, opener has a nice hook, otherwise difficult to get through (just can't get into her voice) * Move Over

I am never going to get Janis Joplin.

Gritty, passionate and raw. There's no doubt that Joplin was certainly an original but this just isn't for me so I just couldn't get into it.

This album features a mix of original songs and covers, including Joplin's iconic rendition of Kris Kristofferson's "Me and Bobby McGee," which became her only number one hit. The song does a good job of capturing the essence of Joplin's musical style, blending rock, blues, and country influences to create a sound that is uniquely her own. Throughout the album, Joplin's voice plays the main character, with her raspy, soulful vocals imbuing each song with a sense of urgency. She sings about love, loss, and longing with a rawness and vulnerability that still resonates with listeners today. The production on "Pearl" is simple, allowing Joplin's voice to take center stage. The band, which includes musicians such as keyboardist Ken Pearson and guitarist John Till, provides backing that complements Joplin's vocals without ever risking to overshadow them. I’m not a big fan of the vocal performance and unfortunately that is the main theme of this album. Janis Joplin is renowned a great singer, but I don’t get behind the overly raspy tones.

The vocal performance is undeniable, but I was expecting the music to be a bit rougher around the edges to match Janis's wild child reputation. Instead it's polished and glitzy; almost cabaret-esque in places, or 'female Rod Stewart' in others. Neither of which really does much for me. 2.5

i generally don’t dig this kind of shaggy blues pastiche

Never been a big fan, but also never actively hated her music.

2 Never been much of a Janis Joplin fan. I think some people have a problem with her voice, though honestly I don’t mind that as much as I just don’t find her music particularly interesting. It very much fits the time and place, but I would rather listen to other Summer of Love artists instead like Jimi Hendrix or Jefferson Airplane - though I’ll take this over Grateful Dead any day of the week. I was also surprised to learn the majority of the album consists of covers. Not that I think any less of the album because of it, but I guess I always thought of Joplin as more of a songwriter in my head. However, considering one of the original songs she did write for the album was Mercedes Benz, maybe it’s for the best. I can definitely see how this could be a vibe to hear live, but it doesn’t do much for me in album form. Favorite songs: Cry Baby, Move Over

Currently trying to clear my backlog of unrated albums, which meant forcing myself to listen to this rubbish. I already knew I disliked Janis Joplin's voice from being forced to listen to "Cheap Thrills" album. I think JPEG Mafia said it just right about Janis: sings like an old-time slave, and looks twice her age. I wouldn't mind if she sang well and looked twice her age though. But God yes, the singing is unbearably bad. "Buried alive in the blues" is the key track from this album for me because there is ZERO vocals on it. Some nice fuzzy, psychedelic guitar combined with funky organs. It's alright. I also learned that "Cry baby" is a Janis Joplin song, I'm used to hearing that one from adverts. It was familiar but not especially enjoyable. Overall, just glad I'm done with this. Bye forever Janis.

Posmiertne gransko

Can’t stand her

Mucho grito y exageración constante de los climax. La batería está todo el tiempo en un puente o por entrar a uno.

Heard it before?: No Enjoy it?: A few nice tracks with very solid vocals but overall just isn’t my cup of tea Favourite song: Track 9 - Trust Me

American Idol Voice: It's a no for me dawg.

Not for me, I can see the appeal but just not my vibe

Meh

soy muy poco fan de janis joplin, su voz me molesta bien cabrón y la música se me hace malona.

This reminded me of the time I was found shagging a watermelon in the bathroom of a Wagamamas.

I am sure her voice is technically excellent but it is far too much for me to listen to for more than a couple of songs.

I actually can't stand Joplin's voice and was not a fan of this album or her music. She sings like an old lady. 5/10.

Yeah. Having this after led Zeppelin makes me keen to hear something more complex than old blues rock. Janis can sing though.

Ik kon het gekras van Janis niet zo goed hebben gisteren.

Not for me

nah fam

Grating doesn't begin to describe it, this voice could shred rocks. I admire the vibe and feeling, but still feels a little like Amy Winehouse or another soul music recycler, a bit hallow like why are you so upset again?

Kind of OK

Puh… Nervt. 1.7

Su voz es única, tiene coherencia, pero no es algo muy inmortal en el tiempo. Te tiene que gustar ese tipo de música para poder disfrutarlo más.

Phu, damit tu ich mir einfach schwer. Is sicher mal super gewesen, aber zipft mich einfach an...sorry janis

girl power

Good voice ugly cow though

Listen to like half of it, not bad but very much not my thing.

The songs were all very similar, there was some nice guitar, but the album was forgettable. The one song that was just her singing was stupid and another one of her songs she sounded like she just finished smoking. Not a fan.

I know it's not a popular opinion, but I don't like this. She's okay, but not much more than that and this has the twangy 70s sound I dislike more the more often I hear it.

Det är en väldigt trevlig röst att ha i öronen. Trots att den är rispig och inte mjuk som den traditionella(?) rösten kanske ofta är. Gällande albumets kvalite är det genomgående helt okej. Men det är inget som triggas igång inom mig när jag hör det. Utan bara en känsla av det är håller och att jag inte har något emot att lyssna på det. Jag upplever att några av de alternativa versionerna är intressantare. Det händer lite mer, det är lite mer utsvingningar och lite mer vågat. Det är väl ofta fallet med album dock, att man vill nå ut till massan och genom det så tar man inte så mycket risk med de vanliga studioversionerna. Jag tror med andra ord att det skulle trigga igång mer saker i mig om det var live.

Just...not my thing.

такое

Нет. Не самый популярный альбом в стиле конца 60-х, начала 70-х. Не зацепил вообще.

Don’t get the hype.

Talented musician, there is no doubt there. I can see the appeal she would have, but honestly I have to say that a lot of the songs were a bit hard on the ears. 2/5 stars because there were a couple of songs I liked.

Great voice, poor songs. Starts well enough but found it pretty tedious to get through. Won’t revisit.

One song composed by Bobby Womack which is good, the rest gives me zero emotions.

Nothing special. Best track: Buried Alive in the Blues

She’s talented but the laziest recording engineers I have heard so far ruin anything.

She shows great range, and the lyrics are reminiscent of Dylan. I'm likely to listen to once a year.

Int bängeri. ett par ok sånger men int någå att hänga i julgranen

She has passion and that blues energy. Credit there. And the story/feeling of the songs are fine. But i really find her voice repelling, and i just can't say that i want to listen to any of these songs ever again.

Not sure I am going to make it through this without forwarding . . . "Get It While You Can," the closing track, is my favorite.

Appreciated but not enjoyed.

It was good but really not me

Sorry, I know she is a legend and shit, but man, her voice is pretty grating. Great guitar work though

:(

I'm not really into JJ, save Bobby McGee. So, when I saw this was my mission today I wasn't thrilled. (I have had a LOT of clunkers recently). The, I heard that first song and it piqued my intrest. "Oh this is interesting and better than other Joplin so gs I am aware of." But then I heard the next 3 songs and I forgot all about that first one and the rest of the album continued to disappoint me. One star for Move Over

Ni siquiera lo escuché

actually couldn't finish this her voice hurts my throat

She had a great voice, and I get this album was of a time, but it's not for me.

It’s clear from this record that even Janis Joplin’s voice didn’t bathe either.

Listening to this album was painful for me. Now more than ever, I don't find her voice bluesy or soulful. This album was a 34 minute abyss of shrieking. Influential music doesn't mean "music for everyone."

Going to rate by how many songs I added to liked playlist from album. 1) Me and Bobby McGee

1.5/10 I didn’t like this too much Crybaby was a good track though.

28 - Janis Joplin - Pearl - Rating = 1 Look - this was put out the year I was born so it’s going to sound dated and it does. I don’t really like her voice, the big song on this album, “Me and Bobby McGee” is one I’ve heard and don’t really like. I don’t like the sound, there’s very little I like about the music. This is a strong no for me.

Podría ser mejor

Shite

One of the most overrated singers of all time. Her voice is so grating.

DID NOT LIKE

Too loud and random to hear

Appreciate the artistry but this album is not my cup of tea, it has too much of that country twang for me, and i wanted the album to end the entire time while listening through. You could imagine your older aunt waltzing around her living room with a glass of wine while blasting this on her radio. Found Joplin’s voice to be grating at times, and most of the songs started blending in with each other with little to no standouts. Highlights: None. Would not revisit this album at all, but i do understand why some people may like this record as it does have a few redeeming qualities. I give this a 1,5/5

Do not care for her voice…too screechy

not my vibe

Kind of think this stinks!

Not my thing at all. Sounds like a bad Aretha and the vocals to background mix was all off

straight ass

Dont rate it

Bin ich nicht reingekommen.

Everything she ever did was done a hundred times better by a Black singer.

I would rather listen to a vacuum on a moderately dirty carpet for an hour.

Nope

Just boring 1,5

Oh boy. Voice gone by this point.

Not my thing, I'd rather hear a black artist sing soul music with actual soul than a white woman with substance abuse issues. Not dishing on people going through shit but I think her music stands as a testament that white hippie artist overshadow important black artists during this time.

nah

Inauthentic

скукота хуета

A pale mimicry of established blues and soul forms, this regressive and backwards-looking record has little new to offer, especially in the context of the revolutionary transformations that were happening to soul and R&B at the start of the 1970's.

Not completely unlistenable but borderline

Nothing here is memorable to me among these jammy jams…got to the point where I was straight up annoyed by the noodling/posturing and didn’t want to finish, hence the 1. Sorry, Janis 🤷🏼‍♀️

Oh Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes-Benz? My friends all drive Porsches, I must make amends

i hate everything about this....literally can't get myself to get through it sry.

Very rubbish

just cant

Oof... that voice, tho... seriously... Thankfully, none of these tracks had particularly outrageous runtimes, though they did all seem VERY long...

Not my thing. Can't stand her voice.

- nicht meine Mukke, aber ist auch nicht total schlimm

I had forgotten just how bad this was.

I only liked a few songs on this one.

Jahas ja jumalanpilkkaa....

standard Janis. Gravelly and dull.

this sucks

1. move over - 1 2. cry baby - 1 3. lonely - 1.5 4. moon - 0 5. bluez - 1 6. baby - 1.5 7. bobby - 1.5 8. mercedez - 1 9. truzt - 1 10. get it - 0

meh

Absolute junk.

God I cannot stand her voice. For reference Billy Corgan is a favorite of mine. This is just atrocious.

Janis has the talent and raw vocal power to be in awe of, but the music itself isn't really in my wheelhouse.

As per my Cheap Thrills review " hope I never have to listen to another band fronted by Janis Joplin The highest praise I can give it is that I could easily forget that it was on" Unfortunately none of these came true for this album

H

Not Really my thing , sound is ok. Ot special , lyrics never matter , emotion is yes there is

It was a good album for what it was. I don’t really like that genre and I can imagine people loving it.

I couldn’t get past her voice. Didn’t enjoy her style very much.

Pearl was okay, Janis has the vocals and the melody, but the upbead nature of the songs wasn't to my taste today.

I can see why it is highly regarded, but I don’t like it. Not a ton of variety across the album. I just don’t like screamy vocals.

not a fan

I can't stand her.

I cannot find, with a very open ear, any musical value in her music or vocals

Only liked one song on the album.

Heard before: some I catch a fair amount of crap for this in my house, but Janis kind of sucks. She's got one trick - the raspy blues shout. Beyond that, her mumbly stylings sound physically painful and bum me out. I get the appeal and influence I guess, but there are so many other soul singers I'd rather listen to. My one joy on this record: Mercedes Benz is supposed to be satire (I think), but the gusto with which it is sung and re-sung lays bare the secret heart of the hippies that I can't stand. Top tracks: Me and Bobby McGee, Cry Baby, Move Over

OMG I hate it so much. Everything about her. I know people love her, but just no. She had no regard for her own life, so why should anyone care about her music.

Not for me

Listening to this woman is making me irrationally angry

not for me

I'm sure that from a technical standpoint Janis was a talented singer. I simply cannot endure her voice much beyond the 30 second mark. It is absolutely grating to me. Mercedes Benz is one of the worst songs ever recorded. It's a song that makes me envy the deaf. I will never understand the appeal.

The voice grates on me so much that I found this unlistenable! Soz Janis!!

Solo puedo destacar la gran voz, es un estilo que se me queda muy anticuado, género muy quemado, no se que sacar de interesante

Such a distinctive voice...Ms Janis. Liked a few songs but not my favorite music for a whole album

I hate her voice.

Je veux pas ecouter de Janis Joplin