Standing somewhere in between the hazy folk singer-songwriter vibes of the early 70’s and the more grandiose classic rock production that would come latter in the decade, Joan Armatrading’s self-titled third album has a really sly way of working its way into your headspace over the entirety of its ten songs. It’s an intimate treatise on life, loss, and love, one that feels like it was poured out directly from her heart, and has an auditory trait of sounding rich and dense but also stripped down at the same time– you can hear the influence of Joni Mitchell’s Blue in nearly every chord. Those components build upon each other as the album continues on, from the tender ballad of “Love And Affection” to the boogie-woogie groove of “Join The Boys”, unveiling new layers every step of the way.
Standout Songs: “Love And Affection”, “Down To Zero”, “Join The Boys”, “Somebody Who Loves You”
