Nina Simone - Pastel Blues ALBUM REVIEW

We finish out classics week with Nina Simone's Pastel Blues, an even blend of blues, jazz, and traditional music that showcases the unique singer's voice perfectly.

What did you think of this album? Love it? Hate it? Why? What should I review next, eh?

NINA SIMONE - PASTEL BLUES / 2013 / PHILLIPS / JAZZ, BLUES, FOLK

Y'all know this is just my opinion, right?

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KID A REQUESTERS. SORRY.
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[smol_chilli_pepper]

Nina Simone's version of Strange Fruit is absolutely beautiful.

[ContractingNebula]

Wow this album is fantastic, and Ive been listening to Nina Simone's Sings the Blues also. She has such an emotive voice, and has an edge to her. I liked your classics week despite what other people are saying. Truly influential records.

[phxsns]

This is the kind of Classics Week video I like. I appreciate the Bitches Brew, At Folsom Prison, and Velvet Underground ones, but I had never heard of this album in my life. I like being introduced to music I've never heard, just like I enjoy hearing you go into detail about my favorites.

Thanks for the videos, Anthony!

[shellacSOUP]

"Nina Sings the Blues" is an incredible selection of songs as well

[stilldasayme]

None of these Classics Week's classics were on my all-time favourite list. But I'm glad that Anthony made me discover (or rediscover) them, because that's the only reason why I subscribed.

[julihustles]

now this is what I call passion for music....

[Ahmad-hypc]

strange fruit is one of my favorite songs of all time. i didn't know that it's just a cover.

[ericmurphy]

Thanks for classics week Anthony.  It is my favorite week of reviews every year.  Review whatever classics you want!

[cardigans]

Nina is one of my favourite artists. I do suggest people to listen to Sinnerman and her live version of Ain't Got No, I got life.

[xVaultx]

I don't know why people want to hear more people talk about Kid A and other "internet classics" that have already been lauded to death. Find something new, people, it's good for you.

[TheTravisthefairy]

I love Cal so much. He's so worried like a little puppy. I love it so much. How was breakie ba? did Cal enjoy it? 

[gettoxic]

Alchemist mentioned you in the Dead End Hip Hop interview, fantano. You were called the man in the shades on the internet, lol.

[velvetguitar]

Listened to this album before watching and as soon as I heard Sinnerman I recognised it from adverts straight away :o A very unconventional, hypnotic jazz composition..

[KISStheSKY]

imo, the best pick for classics week from any year. completely agree about the last two tracks. sinnerman is one of my favourite closers ever

[Michaeljstec]

Loving Nardwuar's Dead Kennedys in the back :p

[BrianTruesby]

Ren and Stimpy reference near the end? Beautiful.

[jonathanyoungiii]

Didn't see this one coming! This was a nice surprise, GJ Anthony

[soulfulsunshine]

Thanks for the reviews this week, Anthony. I'm only 16 so I haven't heard a lot about these older musicians like Nina and Johnny Cash - it's cool to be able to be exposed to it all, since I'm definitely a bigger fan of more classic stuff. While it would have been cool to hear your thoughts on what I consider to be all time greats, like Pet Sounds or Kid A, I definitely appreciate that you've chosen to take a look at some of the more niche records as well. Maybe next year you'll be able to find a perfect balance between the two, and everyone will be happy and focus on the music rather than complaining and arguing. 

[YogurtWithSprinkles]

Ebery episode of Breaky Bad on You crazy, Chell Chychester.

[JobMoeller]

I love these classics week, you should really do them more often :)