Tough one - this. Didn't buy many CDs in 2002, so I'd be hard pressed to list 10 full stop, let alone a *top* 10.
So, I'll just mention the ones that have stuck in my head. They're not in any order, because by next week, I'd have changed my mind. And mostly I discovered these late in the year. Peter Gabriel - Up Doesn't grab me on an emotional level, but musically I love this album. Sounds very original and modern to my ears, and is probably one that will age rather gracefully too. Gemma Hayes - Night On My Side If you haven't heard Gemma yet, I really recommend that you do. I don't suppose the lyrics are regarded as hugely sophisticated by Joni standards, but what messages there are, are chosen carefully and exquisitely delivered. Tori Amos - Scarlet's Walk Oh my god. This might just actually be top of the pile for me, bought a few days before New Year's Eve. I can't stop listening to this at the moment, it's lovely. I'm so glad that Tori has taken a slightly more accessible direction again. And to provide 18 tracks, with hardly a duffer among them is some piece of work. Joni - Travelogue Didn't expect to like it... did. Everything else has been said, hasn't it? I owe Steve T thanks for introducing me to Gemma Hayes in the first place, and for sitting me down in front of Tori's latest and making me listen. Thanks. Rgds, --Chris Marshall [EMAIL PROTECTED]
