I don't like Pete Seeger singing. There, I said it. Don't like Joan Baez, but don't hate it--she can do a song, but the voice doesn't interest me. Dylan is a terrific singer, has got more musicality out of his basically ugly voice than makes any sense. Some people have said they hate folkies who don't put feeling into it, I can't stand those who ooze sincerity and aggressive earnestness all over the place. I'm tired just thinking of it.

Positive side, the Wattersons are the only a cappella stuff I'll buy, their harmonies are addictive. And I keep trying to learn what it is exactly that Taj Mahal does with simple tunes that makes them come out so interesting.