Which Patricia Barber album floats yer boat?

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

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.

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.

Quadophile....and I guess Auphile I beg to differ

Perhaps yes it can be considered as more "commercial" in that as opposed to the more open structure of her previous music which I think emphasized "space", space btwn notes, space btwn the players...this time there is a more resolute song structure with tighter playing...the temp shifts at times are dramatic, and though at first it may sound "commercial" in that some of the "beats" used are more of popular music at times, the complexity of interplay remains or even goes further. Guitarist neal alger, previously contributing more in terms of texture & color, here while continuing to do so provides some outstanding solos....he really lets go...I didn't know he could wail like that. On motive trying to appeal to a wider audience, I really don't think so...just consider the lyrics: no....but what she has done is further experiment with some elements of popular music: the key is she really makes it her own. In this sense, this album I actually think is more adventerous than some others of hers...after her initial success, it seemed to me she was getting into a comfort zone and risking becoming repetitive.

Henryhk, very good. I'm glad you like it. And I am also glad that our opinions differ. Otherwise it would be too boring if everyone agreed. :)

I am not saying it is a terrible recording.
It is possibly better than most 2006 records you can buy. I just think that for her, musically, this is a step down. Not a big deal, but still. Happens to everyone sooner or later. I am sure she will reward us with some new and possibly even better music in the next few years.