is the debut solo and third studio album overall by American singer-songwriter Janis Joplin, released on September 11, 1969, by Columbia Records.

[citation needed] For the album, Joplin recruited guitarist Sam Andrew of the Holding Company to take part in development, along with the Kozmic Blues Band.

It was a total contrast to Joplin's previous psychedelic rock as the compositions chosen were more soul and blues driven.

The 1999 CD reissue of the album includes the outtake cover of Bob Dylan's "Dear Landlord," with new lyrics and arrangements provided by Joplin, and versions of "Summertime" and "Piece of My Heart" recorded live at Woodstock as bonus tracks.

[6] John Burks of Rolling Stone wrote in a November 1, 1969, interview praising Joplin's vocal performance.

[10] According to Richie Unterberger,[2] the album was poorly reviewed on its initial release, due in part to its shift towards soul/R&B and away from the hard rock/psychedelic sound that brought her to fame with Big Brother and the Holding Company.