Pearl 7/13/2004 is a re-dressed version of

is a re-dressed version of 1997's The Ultimate Collection

Brian Chin

recognizes "musical recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance

On "Bull In The Heather

but not a bad deal

Pearl 7/13/2004 is a re-dressed version of2 LPs on 1 CD: GOLDEN HIGHLIGHTS (1988) PEARL (1970). Janis Joplin's PEARL, from 1971, is a bluesy, organ drenched benediction for the flower child sound of the free and easy 60's. It is also one of great singer's most consistent and representative efforts. Gone are the ear shattering sonics of Big Brother and the Holding Company, and Full Tilt Boogie, the backing band here, steps in to offer a degree of polish and control that frames Joplin's vocals