Ballad book appeared in 1972 as a compilation of the first five albums of Joan Baez. After this she went downhill I think. Those first five are the most interesting and honest in her repertoire. So I was happy to start listening to it. And then I found out that after a while even this sounds boring. I finally have to concede to the opinion of my old record salesman. She’s just not that good.
Maybe it is just too much of a good thing. I have the same problem with opera highlights. I love opera, but if it is only highlights, I’m getting over satisfied. All those beautiful moments in a row make me literally gasp for breath.