A classic of the Nice-Part

These recordings are from concerts that gave Baez in the years 1962/1963. Accordingly, the sound quality is limited. The live atmosphere is comparatively good and uncharismatic.
However, these recordings are indestructible classics. The then still very young Joan Baez commands the stage with an incredible security - both vocally and in terms of its quiet, unobtrusive skillful guitar accompaniment. Rightly performances have as a co-founder of its legendary reputation. With clear kräftigenr soprano Baez has alöte English traditionals, protest songs or Dylan songs are - although in very bravem and conventional framework, but at the same time very powerful and authentic: Baez has mastered the art, to make it sound even the hackneyed song like a prayer or a mystery , One feels meant.
Beautiful is also that Vanguard has expanded despite the many titles rather short plate with some archival footage. I personally like - because the song selection - the Vol 2 a bit better;. Nevertheless, one can recommend in good conscience both albums.