Search - Janet Klein & Her Parlor Boys :: Paradise Wobble

A pleasing cd!

Huge-Rod | San Fran. | 06/22/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Although somehow her records never capture her cuteness and charm, like her live shows. Her voice sounds different on record then in person, as strange as that may sound. That being said this is still a fine cd, and other than Banu Gibson, and Alex Pangman, Janet is one of the few female performers around singing 20's & 30's obscurities. Brad Kay's precise musicianship on the ivories is a plus(not to mention his Bubber Miley imitations on the horn). Also Janet plays some barely audiable ukulele(nothing too fancy or hot). Ian Whitcomb also provides some tacky accordian which makes the music sound a little hokey, and adds a little cheese to the otherwise exlellent mix of drums, stand up bass, violen, and Tom Marion on banjo, guitar and anything with strings on it(though watch out for him in person, he'll try and steal your gal, no matter what she looks like). Alao a real treat is Robert Armstrong on Hawaiian lap guitar, adding a twang to the recordings, making up for the overly used accordian(which sounds good on some tracks). Here we get a treat with Janet covering Annette Hanshaw's version of "It Was Only A Sunshower" taken at a much slower pace(though it's unfair to compare her to the great Hanshaw, Klein has more in common with Ruth Etting). This cd is well worth acquiring, and Whitcomb's accordian will grow on you, and you'll start craving to hear more..."

Charming

ellec7 | Cardiff by the Sea, CA United States | 08/28/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Eclectic music lovers, this is for you. Fun melodies and instrumentation. Janet's vocals are simple and pleasant. The lyrics are too fun. Silly really but delightful. Worth the wait, not available immediately."

From Cover Art to Tunes, a Joy

Graceann Macleod | London, UK | 01/19/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Janet Klein puts love into every aspect of her releases, from the vintage art included in the packaging to the superior musicianship offered in the songs - every one is a gem and now that I own every CD she and her Parlor Boys have released, I am impatiently waiting for the next opportunity to hear a Janet Klein release for the first time. Great fun!"