Ricki Lee Jones

Side B tonight, and it sounds great. Minimal crackle-pop, though there is a little. Rich, with a good soundstage. Pop Pop would be wonderful on vinyl — that goes on the wish list.

“Coolsville” is a moody song. So cool. Such a vibe. “Weasel and the White Boys Cool” really shows off the system: a minimal ensemble placed right across a wide soundstage. She has a fine selection of musicians on this record — how did that happen on a first album? Jeff Porcaro and Steve Gadd? Michael McDonald? I have to admit I did not hear him, but I will be on the listenout next time.

Inclement weather passing through off a tropical storm. The tornado siren has been going for about thirty minutes, but the turntable is working again, so on it goes anyway.

This record sounds great. Acoustic goodness and that voice of hers, which does not sound like anyone else. It is engineered very well. I only got to side A tonight — the siren notwithstanding.