Bert Jansch - It Don't Bother Me
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Artist: Bert JanschEdition: Music CD
Format: Import
CD Release Date: 2008-02-26
Music Label: Sanctuary UK
Soundtracks:
- Oh, My Babe
- Ring-a-Ding Bird
- Tinker's Blues
- Anti Apartheid
- Wheel
- Man I'd Rather Be
- My Lover
- It Don't Bother Me
- Harvest Your Thoughts of Love
- Lucky Thirteen
- As the Day Grows Longer Now
- So Long (Been on the Road So Long)
- Want My Daddy Now
- 900 Miles
Music reviews of It Don't Bother Me
Music Review: Typical but worthwhile Jansch effort
Rating: 4 Stars
It Don't Bother Me is Jansch's second solo album, released in 1965. It also marks his first two collaborations with guitarist John Renbourn (they'd later form the fantastic guitar nucleus of the Pentangle) on "My Lover" and "Lucky Thirteen." Most reviews of It Don't Bother Me refer to the album as a repeat or continuation of his first. In all reality, though, most of Bert Jansch's albums are continuations of his first (give or take a few traditional tunes and the presence or absence of a rhythm section), which is just alright for most of his fans; inimitable fingerpicked acoustic guitar anchoring earnest originals often accompanied by Jansch's gruff but listenable vocals. Most listeners are so intoxicated by Jansch's guitar work (myself included) that this album's similarity to his debut isn't a reason not to buy it.
It Don't Bother Me is a bit better-produced than the debut, but it doesn't matter too much, since it's acoustic guitar and vocals with zero overdubs. The opening track is a slight change of pace, sounding a little bit more like flatpicked guitar than most of his songs. "Ring-a Ding Bird" is one of the most progressive tracks on the album, with a surprising minor-key middle section that may reveal where David Gilmour found "inspiration" for a suspiciously similar passage in "A Pillow of Winds," from Pink Floyd's Meddle. "Anti Apartheid" and "It Don't Bother Me" are probably the album's most memorable tracks. The first is, as the title suggests, a very straightforward protest song, which fortunately doesn't subtract too much from the weight of its message. The title track is a compelling assertion of Jansch's personal vision and attitude toward his music (plus, I don't think I've ever heard someone pronounce the "w" so clearly in the word "who" before). The Renbourn duets are ear candy; "My Lover" features trance-like eastern guitar interplay while "Lucky Thirteen" clearly prefigures the duet album Bert and John soon to come. The banjo tune that closes the album, "900 Miles" is a great change of pace, demonstrating Jansch's virtuosity encompasses more than just guitar.
A few tracks on the album don't leave much of an impression, aside from the guitar work. "Harvest Your Thoughts of Love" floats by relatively unnoticed, and "Want My Daddy Now" is a bit grating. The final third of the album drags a bit, though "900 Miles" makes the wait worthwhile. Also, I'd say this album lacks the creative and jaw-dropping instrumentals that punctuated Jansch's debut so effectively (though the fantastic "The Wheel" is an exception). As usual, Jansch's lyric writing sometimes leaves me wishing his words flowed as effortlessly and beautifully as his guitar playing does. Regardless, I'm glad I purchased this album and will enjoy it for many years to come.
This reissue (on the Sanctuary Records label) sounds great, and is packaged with a great 12-page booklet full of pictures and information. The original LP front and back covers are perfectly reproduced, which is pretty entertaining--Jansch's song list notes on the back cover are often amusing for their harmless 60's pomposity. If you're a fan of Jansch's debut and want to continue the groove, I strongly recommend this album, since it's always a treat to hear him play guitar. If you're new to Jansch, the debut, Bert Jansch, is certainly the best place to get addicted. If you're frustrated by his slowness to stretch beyond his own status quo, I'd recommend Roy Harper, who was obviously influenced a great deal by Jansch's guitar and singing. Harper, however, takes the fantastic guitar to a new level by combining it with songwriting that stretches to tread new, surprising, and alien ground, and accompanies the music with lyrics that are a bit more poetic and breathtakingly creative--Flat, Baroque And Berserk and his masterpiece, Stormcock, are recommended.
Description of It Don't Bother Me
UK reissue of the influential British folk artist's sophomore album, originally released in 1965. 14 tracks including, 'Anti Apartheid' & 'Lucky Thirteen'. The CD housed in a slipcase comes with a 12 page booklet with informative sleevenotes. 2001 release.General CDs
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