Joanna Newsom

SR was the first person to tell me about Joanna Newsom in the summer. She went on and on about some chick she saw in San Francisco who was on stage with a harp. I didn't think much of it then, but Newsom's name keeps popping up everywhere, most recently at Stereogum where I finally downloaded three of her tracks. Scott's (aka Stereogum) post about Newsom polarized his readers. The comments range from much love to much hate (without explanation). So far, I like what I've heard. Once you get past her slightly awkward, childish voice, I think there's is some really good music (love the harp) and I think her voice is kind of charming.

Yesterday, I was just thinking that not enough music videos take advantage of animation. She's promoting her current single, "Sprout and the Bean," with a cool video that uses chalkboard animation among other things. Hooray.

Does anyone have thoughts on Newsom?

Comments

[brian]

she takes getting used to. (like ono)

[Carl]

My thoughts on Newsom are here.