We have raised the bar now here haven't we. I suppose it's better than talking about the sad state of American politics. I am actually sick of Ms. Jones, I bought the record for my wife (who actually looks a bit like Ms. Jones except better...well in my opinion, you can form your own as her photo is in the gallery) and she played the hell out of the thing. It's a short record and easy to memorize, there are no twists or turns on it. It goes where you expect it to. So I really have no interest in hearing her first record anymore. It is true her music never raises much above a simmer. I can say I'd rather hear Norah sing than Mick fart anyday of the week but I suppose Mick farting would be a change of pace and I bet he's got a great sense of timing and phrasing.

     All that being said I think she does have a beautiful voice and I think you could do a hell of a lot worse. I can't believe that there's not more discussion of some of the other far more fart-like music that's being made/been made when the subject of flatulent musicians comes up. Besides Mick, you're one to talk here...there's nothing more fart-like or fart inducing than some pathetic prog rock. You must admit there's some terrible stuff farting around out there. Madonna...she's flatulent...Genesis...flatulent...Moody Blues...flatulent...Mick & Keef of the Stones...flatulent with dentures these days. Let's face it rock 'n' roll has a hard time growing old with dignity. At least when the new Ms. Jones album comes out I can catch a break from the the first record. I think it is true people want "nice songs", "happy songs", "pleasant songs", stuff that sounds like the same old stuff they've heard again and again...more than a record that sounds different and challenging. Now one wants to hear "Hail To The Thief" now right?