Norah Jones a tinge short

I get a kick out of these petty squabbles. Everyone always thinks that they are right in their thoughts, everyone else is wrong, or lacks the knowledge to know any better. Some are worse than others. I hate Celine, her voice makes me cringe. I like Norah, and I know there are others out there that are better, but I don't go saying that one is better than the other, or that there are many out there that are better, etc. They are just opinions of how I hear them, not facts.

I hate Celine, her voice makes me cringe.

Me too - all I meant was that she can sing better than Diana Krall. But you do have a good point that it is all irrelevant.

Whatever turns your crank - Celine raises the roof when she belts it out whilst Fergie can raise London Bridge.... ;D

$1 2.80,

Kind of reminds me of 2 teenagers arguing about which is better, Ford or Chevy, and noticing 2 little boys arguing about whose bike is better and thinking to themselves how stupid that is, then get back to their car discussion.

Now a Gulfstream/Citation argument, that's something I'd get in the middle of.

Well Like Norah or not, and I do. These are not petty squables, they generate thought, make you listen. OPinions for and against were welcomed from the start. THe pro's and cons. As buck states, he hates Celine likes Norah, it's a matter of taste. Some like fat chicks, others skinny. I like a little slam in my music. Weighty vocals free from reverb and now tinny sounding microphones that robbed this recording IMO. For those who like to rock one of my favorite recordings off all times is Mad Season, and this recording is chalked full of flaws. But the rawnes makes me feel as if I'm there in the garage with them. In Norahs come away with me it hurt. Can you polish a turd, sure you can. THanks for all whom responed. It's been a great thread, full of passionate philes!!! luv it

Interesting thread.
Obviously tastes differ.
But for me there is no deniying, from a musical point of view, that Norah Jones isn't anything special as a musician, singer, song writer or anything else. There is very little complexity, texture, emotions and overall musicality in her music and the way she performs.

I have 2 of her CDs. I listened to each once.
If she wasn't who she is and couldn't afford the musicians she plays with, she would most likely not make it. There are thousands of Norahs out there. Just as good.
But if you like her, enjoy!

Some of my personal favorites are:
Cassandra Wilson, Patricia Barber, Linda Rondstat, Ella Fizgerald, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone, Julie London, Cesaria Evora, just to name a few.
And I won't be ashamed to add pre-Verve, early recordings of Diana Krall, when she recorded on Impulse. I still enjoy these once in a while. But her latest stuff I just can't stand.
Also, on the light, more traditional side with an added bonus of audiophile quality recording, Jacintha is pretty good. Well produced, has good voice, but can unfortunately be a bit slow and boring at times, but hey, nobody's perfect.