Rob wrote, >If it were released today, for the first time, it would still be pertinent, compelling, luscious, plaintive, lustful, real, and brilliant (both in its concept and craftsmanship). > Now, this is nice... I bought my copy on Saturday, through a .com, so it won't be arriving until next week... The only song on HOSL that I've heard is "Edith and the kingpin" (from Shadows and Light) and it's probably my favourite Joni song so far (bear in mind that I've heard less than half her records). I really don't want to expect too much from HOSL so that I won't be disappointed, but with descriptions like the one above, it's an impossible task. When I finally listen to it and recover, I will try to defeat my tendency to reticence and share my impressions with you. Mariana -doing as if working
