I think the truth is somewhere in the middle. As far as my recollection does, Downbeat's extravagantly positively review of Mingus was a minority opinion. I recall a lot of reviews that were cautiously positive, with some reservations. Howerver, Mingus **certainly** wasn't "vilified." And on a related note, for the sake of the JMDL newcomers, please be aware that, despite Joni's frequent assertion, Rolling Stone did NOT name HOSL as worst album of the year!
Joni has not had an easy life or an easy career, but I think she makes it worse for herself with these negative -- and distorted -- recollections. I've occasionally fantasized about tabulating all her rave reviews over the years and sending her the results with a little note telling her to stop griping! At 05:02 PM 9/19/02 +0000, you wrote: >Thanks, Jimmy for taking the time to set the record straight on "Mingus." > >Joni has repeatedly said that she was "vilified" for the project. My >recollection is closer to the one Mr. Lamadoo restates here. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Deb Messling -^..^- [EMAIL PROTECTED] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.386 / Virus Database: 218 - Release Date: 9/9/02
