That is the cover art (a William Eggleston piece) of Joanna Newsom & the Ys Street Band EP. The EP is recorded one night when Joanna and her band sat down and played a short-live set. It's quite remarkable for how fast and candid they recorded the songs. Three songs: "Colleen," "Clam, Crab, Cockle, Cowrie," and "Cosmia." Any coincidence with the C's? "Colleen" is the most polished I've heard of Newsom, it follows the same songwriting structure of her previous songs, but the use of multiple string instruments (banjo, harp, guitar) makes for a very theatrical melody. My favorite, however, is her reinterpretation of "Clam, Crab, Cockle, Cowrie," her voice is softer, more resonant, and the vocal harmony and slower tempo refines it as an unforgettable ballad, reminiscent of the best Simon & Garfunkel songs.
Clam, Crab, Cockle, Cowrie - Joanna Newsom & the Ys Street Band
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