Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #34254 in Digital Music Album
• Published on: 1995-08-29
• Released on: 1995-08-29
• Running time: 3395 seconds

Customer Reviews

Amazon is WAY off the mark in their review
I can't imagine how anyone at Amazon can make negative statements about Jonatha Brooke's voice on this album. He/she must have a secret crush on Jennifer Kimball to even dare to float that criticism in their review at the top of this page. Even a cursory listen will immediately display that this, Jonatha's first solo album, is much better than her releases with Jennifer Kimball in The Story. While those two Story CDs had their moments (largely due to Brooke's songwriting, voice, arrangements, guitar playing, etc), "Plumb" stands as empirical evidence that striking out on her own was the best thing Brooke ever did. Every song on this CD is outstanding, as opposed to the hit and miss of the Story CDs (especially "The Angel in the House", where some of the ideas didn't work). Jonatha has one of the great voices that I've heard.....she is in that catagory of singers (Bowie, Eno, Alanis come to mind) that use their tremendous vocal chops as another instrument in the mix, rather than just singing the songs. She provides backup vocals to herself on this CD, and they immediately cause one to ask "Jennifer who...?" This album shows Jonatha hit her songwriting stride with confidence. There's not a weak song here. In fact, I think this CD stands as the best thing she's ever done (though I'm looking forward to her new one in Feb. '04).

Thin Voice? What CD did you listen to?
I have NO idea what the establishment critics are looking for these days other than carbon copy mediocrity, or the ability to shatter glass. If you haven't listened to Jonatha Brooke - you're missing out on one of the best, and perhaps most inventive, singer/songwriters ever. Her voice is unexpectedly agile and clear, and her lyrics are full of clever wit and honesty. And her guitar talent is no less capable and appealing. Jonatha is an artist who very tastefully defies convention on her own terms. I had the lucky chance to speak with her at a small venue in Philadelphia and told her that what intrigued me most about her music was that she used all of the notes and chords that none of the other mainstreamers did. She broke into a huge smile and thanked me for recognizing her efforts to literally do just that. Too bad the mainstream doesn't get it. If you have the chance to see her perform live - go go go go go go go go go go go. You'll immediately be back at Amazon.com buying every Jonatha Brooke CD you can get your hands on.

Where Would I Be Without This CD?
Did you ever come across an artist or their CD, and after letting their music and lyrics sink into you say, "Thank God I found this artist--where would I be if I didn't have this music to listen to?" I first heard Jonatha on VH1.com radio, liked her songs they played, and decided to explore what her CDs had to offer. I collected 10 Cent Wings and Steady Pull, but of all I enjoy Plumb the most. Jonatha's songwriting is just so masterful! Every lyric means so much--whatever you need it to mean to you...that is the sign of a true poet. I discover some new meaning in her songs on this CD every time I listen to it. I highly recommend it to anyone in need of soul searching/soul cleansing music.