The second of three RLJ albums that I own, I found this one easier to get into than I did Pirates. I don't know if that means it's more accessible or I am just becoming more accustomed to Jones' style regardless, but generally I found this to be a good one all the way through. I definitely underestimated Jones, as there is now no doubt in my mind that she has a unique style and vision. Admittedly, that style and vision is somewhat removed from my own intuition as to what great music should sound like. Her enigmatic vocal delivery and intelligent working-class oriented lyrics make her an inscrutable Springsteen or perhaps more accurately, a less approachable Joni Mitchell. But whatever the appropriate comparison, I found myself stirred by several songs here, and "The Last Chance Texaco" is flat-out great from an atmospheric perspective. I also found myself annoyed at times, so I can't give a glowing recommendation. But a good one, definitely.
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