Norah Jones a tinge short

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.

Question: Do women singers ever sing anything but love songs???? (yes, it's a serious question). I cannot see the appeal of listening to women singing love songs OTHER than fidelity/soundstage/recording quality/etc.

Do women singers ever sing anything but love songs?

Pat Benatar
Shirley Manson
The Go Go's
The Bangles
Suzanne Vega
Dixie Chicks
Karen O
Nina Hagen
Grace Jones

...yeah sure they do more than just sing ballads...plenty of great girls out there - not all of them are stereotypical crooners!

Patti Smith