Pearl... Of course I know more than 50 percent of the posters will say this but i really really really do love Pearl
The earlier the better for me - my fave non-bootleg would be the first big brother and the holding company self titled album. what a voice! I like hearing the other guys sing too, all their songs are great
Theres not really a big variety to choose from... should be something like "whats your fave SONG by ms. Joplin?".... How unfortunate that she only had time for 3 albums... unfortunate and sad.
I like anything she has done. Janis is my favorite female singer. It saddens me that's she's no longer around. Such an amazing voice!