#259 Janis Joplin, 'Pearl' (1971)

This is such a bittersweet album. Released 3 months after the untimely death of Janis Joplin at the age of (you guessed it) 27 years old, ‘Pearl’ truly showcased the incredible voice of Janis Joplin; gritty, raw and bluesy contrasting with the polished sound of her backing band and slick production by Paul Rothchild, who produced the first 5 records by The Doors.