Over the weekend, I had a nice little score of some classic folk and rock albums at the local thrift shop. I was most excited over this album by Bobbie Gentry as I’ve been fascinated with the title song (Ode to Billy Joe) ever since I heard the jazz rendition by Patricia Barber. I did get a collection of Bobby Gentry songs on CD but the sound and dynamics are rather anemic. While the sound of the album is a touch brittle, it was great to hear Bobby Gentry singing Ode and a range of other songs. I was also surprised at an underlying touch of funk which gives this country/folk album some additional pizzazz. (6.5 stars)
Patsy Cline, Country and Western Album w/ T. Texas Tyler et al. (1950s?, vinyl)
Honestly, I purchased this album just to listen to Walking after Midnight, which is probably a good thing as the B-side is a wreck and unplayable. This may be as far as I get into country, but Patsy holds a special charm over me and it’s fun to her some of her earlier stuff particularly the collaboration with other artists. (5 stars)
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