Re: Happy & Jane (Re: Depression

["Chris Hansen @ Work" <chris@kiva.com>]

On 28 Mar 96 at 21:38, Xenu's Sister wrote:
 
> Why recommend a certain title over another?  Or why are these
> artists spoken highly of?

Actually, I what I meant to communicate is 'why do YOU recommend that 
particular title?' but I didn't quite succeed.  From popular opinion on 
LoveHounds, I had the impression that both artists were highly thought of.  
However, people often differ in opinion on which album is a proper 'starter' 
selection.  As an example, I try to introduce KaTe to people with 'The Sensual 
World' since it is more 'mainstream' than the other on a whole album basis and, 
if the person likes it, I can recommend others depending on their favorites 
from the album.  Recruitment? Yup... unabashedly.
 
> I can only speak for myself, but I consider these two women to be
> in the same "sphere" of goddesshood as Kate.  Of course, I've
> said it before and I'll say it forever: KATE *IS* GOD. Always
> and forever (amen). But in my world, Jane is Jesus and Happy
> is the Holy Ghost :-). (Tori's Mary Magdaline, Sarah and Sinead
> and others are apostles-apologies if that offends anyone.)

No offense, of course.  I, personally, refuse to force the mantle/label of 
diety on any person... chances are, the person doesn't want it.  If the person 
does, you've got a much bigger problem.  Just my two [insert monetary unit] 
worth.
 
> Beyond all this diety doo dah, I love strong, talented, intelligent
> women who make music that matters, music that lasts, music I'll
> never get tired of, and who write interesting lyrics that *mean*
> something.

Yeah... <sigh>.  It is unfortunate that this style of music is not more gender 
neutral, but I do occasionally find an artist that for an album or two (rarely 
a career!) who appeals to me in the same way....

Thanks, Vickie, for the recommendations!  I'll see if I can locate some of them 
and I'll let ya know how they appeal to me.

chris
the excited-about-some-new-music one