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Not necessarily my type of music but listening to this it's just so noticeably how good it is and how great a story teller Joni is. I very much enjoyed the bass in this too
This is a tough call for me. It’s between 4 and 5. The compositions are great yet simple (but unfortunately not memorable), and the lyrics are relatable. I’m guessing this is one which I’ll grow to love, not only as I listen to it more in the future, but as I gain more wisdom. This is an album for wise people. Instrumentally, the songs are nothing mind-blowing, but they complement Joni’s vocal. The harmonies are gorgeous and well-placed. Yeah. I’ll have to give it a 5. But it’s a low 5.
Didnt really listen.
beautiful. voice annoyed me at first, like "there's got to be a morning after" high pitch South Park, but grew on me. Lyrics poetic, lovely storytelling. Theme of internal conflict between freedom (man in paris) and looking for love/connection. The confidence in her sexiness exudes. Twisted final track "my analyst told me"- therapist must listen We love our lovin' But not like we love our freedom
It's a nice easy listening album. Probably not one I would specifically seek out, but wouldn't turn off either if it came on.
My second album by Joni. I loved the first one, but somehow this one is even better. A little bit more pop, a little jazzy, a little more upbeat. An easy 5 stars.
What an amazing album. Great vocals, great tones, great vibes, interesting breakthroughs and bridges and transitions into really cool ideas. Has some lulls, but is a front-to-back listen for me and I'll definitely keep it in my library.
Adorable but not to my tastes. Didn't recognise a single song. Sometimes felt like more like poetry than music. I'm sure I'll never listen to any of these songs again
Remember this well from freshman year of college. Still not my favorite but I appreciate it better nearly 50 years later.
Album: Court and Spark Artist: Joni Mitchell Year: 1974 Genre: Folk, Pop, Soft Rock Number on list: Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I love Joni Mitchell, her lyricism and delicate vocals make it an enjoyable listen. She has a way of captivating the audience with her lyrics that we feel like we are living her stories. Favourite Song: Down To You, Raised on Robbery Would I listen again? Without a doubt
One of the first albums I heard where the words, music, and singing all are solidly strong and tied together. This is what making art is truly about--finding your voice, your music, and a way to present it all--not commercially but because this is your work the way you want it. No throw-away songs. No relying on the tricks of music to build an anthem or to repeat a refrain so everyone can ignore the other lyrics. Beautifully built songs that flow like thoughts through a series of moments capturing what you feel. This is not the only way of being, but it is a great one and it captures you in the world it builds while you listen.
Joni Mitchell is one of those artists who sometimes hits for me and usually leaves me cold. This album is more miss than hit.
Moody music Worth a second listen
Classic album by Joni Mitchell, which means I had a lukewarm reception of it. Neither great, neither bad. Really good voice, but just not my style of music at all.
Very pleasant listen. I've heard of Joni Mitchell quite a bit but have never listened too closely to her work. I thought this was a pretty solid album - didn't love it, didn't hate it, just a good album with a warm vibe.
I couldn't listen to it because she removed her music from Spotify.
Enjoyed this album, but I really enjoy her anyway :-)
Hill Topanga Canyon lyricist. One of her albums before it got a little too poppy. Great piano and rhythm of lyrics that breaks the spell of background music monotony.
LOTS OF FOLK
Joni drives me crazy. Her lyrics are matchless. But I need more hooks in my pop/folk. The jazziness is welcome, but the melodies are mostly opaque. It's like a jazz cover of a standard that skips the melody and goes right to the improvisation. Cool, but bring the listener with you! A 4 overall, but a point deducted for the tunelessness of some tracks. I want to like it more, but I don't want to listen to it more. "Court and Spark" Sets the difficult tone: tasteful accompaniment immaculately recorded, but the melody is all over the place and it's hard to follow the words. "Help Me" THERE'S the melody with hooks to spare. And those chord changes! "Free Man in Paris" Another strong melody over a cool backing. Great chord changes - reminds me of some Grateful Dead jams "People's Parties" Unusual structure: just verses, no bridges or choruses. The words are just pouring out, without a strong melody to hold on to. "The Same Situation" Great lyrics but the vocal just noodles along. "Car on a Hill" A melody! A hook! The lyric tells a good story too. "Down to You" Back to noodling, but with a nice instrumental interlude in the middle. Winds up being just a novelty "Just Like This Train" Melodic, lovely backing vocals. "Raised on Robbery" Andrews Sisters-like intro vocals, with a rocker accompaniment. A melody! Sounds a bit like the kind of up-tempo track that James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Carole King, or Carly Simon were all doing at this time. "Trouble Child" An attempt at a catchy bass riff, but the vocal is all over the place again "Twisted" - a cover of a bop-era jazz vocal combo.
I love Joni Mitchell, although this is not my favourite album of hers. She seems so sincere and powerful and reckon she would be ace around a campfire with that guitar! This may have scored higher with me but I had to listen to it via YouTube and it’s surprising what a shit experience that is.
I can't tell if I liked this or not? On the one hand I can see the influence Joni Mitchell has had on one of my favourite folk artists Joanna Newsom, the poetic lyrics and whimsical singing is all there - but at the same time I found the singing a bit grating and boring. I think I'd need to listen to it some more (but probably not seeing as its only on Youtube - yuck), so in the end I think I'm intrigued but not yet sold on Joni.
Buiten dat ze een prachtige naam heeft, al is die verkeerd gespeld, heb ik nog nooit muziek van haar geluisterd. Ten eerste: Verdomme, waarom staat dit niet op Spotify? Daarnaast, ik vind dit mooie muziek. Ik kan er niet echt iets anders over zeggen eigenlijk. Het is een soort folk/pop achtige muziek, veel piano, veel gitaar. Het is muzikaal heel minimalistisch maar dat word dan weer goed gemaakt door de zang van Joni. De muziek is gewoon een beetje lief ofzo, ik ga hier best wel lekker op. Nogmaals, had graag gezien dat dit op Spotify stond, maar helaas. Twisted is helemaal fantastisch, een soort jazzy plaat midden in dit folk pop album. Verdomme, waarom heb ik niet eerder naar Joni geluisterd?(Omdat ze niet op Spotify staat) FAVO: Down to you, Just like this train, Twisted
Good
This is my favorite Joni Mitchell album. I think it perfectly covers all of the styles she's good at and shows just how much talent she has across the board. Writing, Production, and performances are all top notch. Favorites are Help Me, Car On A Hill, and Raised on Robbery
Folky jazz/pop album with beautiful performances by Joni.
2/5. While many people praise Joni for her activism and her singing voice, she just comes across to me like a looney as her last track, Twisted, echos.
Not my cup of tea
3.5/10 Fave- Help me, Car on a hill, Trouble child
Some great songs and interesting arrangements
Musically, not terrible. A bit more funky and upbeat than I remember her other stuff being. But I still don't love her singing voice. Didn't make it all the way through
Me encantoooo. Las letras de esta mujer, por dios la amo
Not bad, neke dobre pesmice. Lagano, poeticno.
Joni Mitchell withdrew her music from Spotify, which this link goes to. So, I did listen to this on Apple Music. It's fine, not as good as her album Blue
I do enjoy Joni Mitchell. Help Me is quite a standout on this album. I also enjoyed Just Like This Train, and Raised on Robbery.
Yeah, this is the third Joni Mitchell album I've had through the project, and she hasn't really grown on me. This album has a bit more stylistic variation than the others, so I guess I prefer it, but it's not a strong preference. Fave track - "Raised on Robbery", I reckon - didn't really sound like a Joni Mitchell song at all!
another great mellow choice
Trop jazzouille, les chansons ont l'air d'avancer un peu au pif sans structure. Aucun ressenti à part pas mal d'ennui et un peu de grincement de dents sur certaines chansons pires que d'autres. La dernière "Twisted" est là juste pour te réconforter dans l'impression que tu ne voudras plus jamais écouter ça.
Not my thing, but an incredible clear voice.
Fine.
4.5
Mitchell's imagination is huge and the music is emotive and moving, if not extremely memorable.
Wasn’t expecting to like this album as much as I did- really quirky and interesting
Classic album for Joni Mitchell. Beautiful voice and an easy album to listen.
Lovely little album. Really enjoy Joni's overall style, not an artist I've listened to much of but will have to find more by her
Great album from Joni Mitchell, having only listened to Blue before, I really enjoyed the jazz/pop style on this one. Favourite songs: 'Car On a Hill' 'Free Man On Paris' 'Twisted'
Joni remains an artist I struggle to enjoy. Didn’t hate this so that counts as a win for her
Incredible. I had no idea Joni could be the greatest lounge singer ever.
4.0
Great
good
lovely as always
Meh
Tykkäsin ekasta muutamasta biisistä, mutta loppua kohden ei oikein herättäny kummempia tuntemuksia. Taitava laulaja kyl ei siinä
Don’t really like Joni Mitchell. Some songs were ok. 2/10
Veldig hippie 3.5
Not my style, but ok. Didn’t do a full listening.
Synes det er kedeligt. Vokal alt for højt i mikset. Fin instrumentering men siger mig ikke noget
Wow. Just wow. Timeless perfection.
not a fan
Love Joni!
Singer songwriter
Some very nostalgic classic songs by Joni Mitchell. But my ears have never quite gotten comfortable with her vocalizations.
This album is legendary, every track is a hit
Bummer and interesting that this doesn't work on Spotify but I found a YouTube playlist to listen. I know some Joni Mitchell songs but only in passing-she has a good voice and this album is a good blend of casual listening but still upbeat and interesting enough to remain engaging. Down to You is a well orchestrated song. Raised on Robbery is upbeat and fun. I liked Trouble Child. Twisted is jazzy and is different from the rest of the album. What a fun way to wrap it up.
Very nice pleasant music. I don't have a ton of notes though. I like her voice though. It seems so natural and unforced.
I think I like Joni Mitchell but I don't know anything on this album. Definitely some jazz vibes on here which I think unfortunately tips this album into annoying territory for me. The instrumental section on Down To You is very pleasant. No other standout winners for me on here.
Yea that was pretty dope. Some jazz influences in there as well
Never heard a whole lot o her beyond the hits. Really enjoyed a lot of the lesser known tunes on this album.
2/3 for Joni Mitchell albums on this generator, the first one I got being Blue. I didnt expect to find something I enjoy THIS much this early into my his project, but I’m glad the generator gods have guided me towards Joni. I will absolutely be relistening, because this has 10/10 potential for me. Thoughts: Absolutely Amazing and Extremely Enjoyable Favorite Songs: All Of Them
Nothing much to say. Not my thing, but Joni does have a good voice to her.
Hard to believe its from '74, sounds like could have been recorded recently. Its not bad, nice and easy going. I've never taken the risk of buying an album by Joni, even though I like what I've heard of her's before. Might well now. But even so can't really see myself giving her better than a high 3. That's quite a few of those, we've had a good run of album recently.
Listening to Joni Mitchell is another first for me. I thought I’d recognise some of her songs but nothing jumped out at me, yet I’m left with an overall sense that I’ve heard it before. Probably just the sort of noise I would have heard on my dad’s radio in his Vauxhall Viva. Found it all too boring. Her voice was sweet enough but absolutely no edge to it…even more dull than The Carpenters. The lead guitar was nice in places, but everything was obviously playing accompaniment to Joni’s voice. A 2 star rating as I’d choose this over all of the Gangsta rap rubbish, or the country and western, or the rat pack, or the jazz improv that we’ve had on the list. Perhaps a beige Vauxhall Viva is the perfect analogy for this record. Cheap, boring, reliable and best left in the 1970s.
Bugger all my notes have disappeared! I thought I would hate it, but I actually quite liked it. There was a lot going on with the instrumentals,, too much to take in on 1 listen. A big change in vibe after the 4th song, more jazzy bits and an up tempo track which took me by surprise. I'd like to give it a 4 if I had time to fully take it un, but for now a mid 3
Not on Spotify.
It's fine music, Dad.
one of my all time faves
Fuck Spotify and fuck Amazon for removing my alternative. As for the actual album, well I love Blue, and apparently I loved most of Hejira too. This though, not so sure. I wasn't switched on particularly by much of it, I think the middle few songs are the strongest, but the boogie woogie threw me off completely and by the end I was just confused.
J'aime de plus en plus la voix de Joni Mitchell et cet album a vraiment aider à le faire resortir. Ses textes ne sont pas tellement pour moi et sur certaines pièces elle fait toujours ses fluctuations de voix dont je ne suis pas fan, mais reste qu'elle a vraiment un style propre et une uniticité rare. Définitivement à réécouter. 7/10
It was not what I expected. It was an OK album and was jazzy towards the end. Thankfully, it was short. No need to revist.
I enjoyed the more jazzy songs on this album much more than some of the "Joni Mitchell" ones earlier in the album.
I enjoyed it, she has a really nice voice, and very poetic lyrics. To me, the lyrics actually gave off strong Taylor Swift vibes, it’s the stories she tells and vulnerability in the way in which she talks about her emotions. Her and Swift may be decades apart in their age and musical careers, but they have the same inner emotional landscape driving their song-writing. Well that’s my take anyway.
I don't usually listen to solo artists, because there isn't enough emphasis on the band or backing instruments. This is okay though. Joni has deep meaningful lyrics and awesome vocal inflections. I really enjoyed listening to this album, and related quite strongly with certain lyrics. Almost a 4.
This is one of two Joni Mitchell albums I've known since I was a teenager. I like it ok but it doesn't move me much. It sounds very Los Angeles. music: appreciated. (⌐♡_♡)
Last time I had a Joni Mitchell album, it was Blue, and I admitted to myself after decades that it turns out I actually like Joni Mitchell a lot. Holds up here. So much of this cuts to the core. Really beautiful stuff.
Snilld. Þægileg snilld.
liked this more than I thought I would. Wish it was on Spotify, I'll probably never listen to this again otherwise. 4/5
I really like Joni Mitchell, especially Blue. I don’t like this as much. Hard to say why, I just don’t enjoy it as much. Still a 4/5.
Listened to this while playing Aeon's End with my partner against Prince of Gluttons. We lost twice. So this was the first album that wasn't on Spotify...so I had to listen to it on YouTube. Fuck that. Ads after every song completely ruin any possible listening experience. I enjoyed what I heard, but I know there are definitely better Joni Mitchell albums. Some beautiful moments though!
Я б не сказал, что зацепило. Есть прикольные мотивы, но не более. Альбом, скорее, прошел мимо меня. Это около 3.5, но все же ближе к 3.
It really just didn't age well at all.
However much I listen, I can’t seem to bring myself to give a shit about Joni Mitchell.
omg this was good i didn't even mind her rapping like go off a bit sis
Brani Preferiti: - "Raised on Robbery" Note: Ascoltando questo album mi da l'impressione che sarebbe perfetto da ascoltare durante una camminata autunnale sotto la pioggia. Joni ha una voce facilmente riconoscibile. Tuttavia, non mi piace molto anche se riconosco che è un album ben fatto, le canzoni mi sembrano ben scritte e arrangiate e hanno molti sono gli aspetti interessanti delle melodie utilizzate... però non mi trasmettono niente, il genere folk-jazz non è un genere che ascolto, quindi non posso apprezzarlo come farebbero altri.
Staat ook niet op Spotify
Love this and Joni, not all the tracks are consistently amazing hence docking 1 star
Great record! I'll admit it's the first full Joni album I've listened to! So good! Nice blend of folky, jazzy, singer songwriter songs.
Original kacey mush raves. Really enjoyed it 3.5/5
Lovely album.
Está bien, pero no es muy mi estilo.
3.2/5 some pretty catchy stuff here.
would prefer this with no vocals
feels like laying in a field favorites: peoples parties
Slay girrrrrl
Wow who knew Joni Mitchell was so good? I have definitely been sleeping on these albums and I really enjoyed this
I think this was the first Project album I could listen to on vinyl, and it helped the experience I think. She's such a wonderful songwriter, and has a voice that you'd recognise from a million miles away. Court and Spark doesn't reach Blue levels - there's nothing as affecting on River on here, and generally she sounds in a happier place on this record. Good for Joni, not as good for me. But still, it's an easy four, and the first album on the Project that I've just sent for another spin as soon as it finished.
It felt like a fall music soundtrack. There weren’t many songs that stood out from a sonic variety but it was just a chill album that I would include as ambient music
The record is good, and I understand why other people love it. But I don't get it.
Haven’t listened much to Joni Mitchell before now, but this album Courted me. You could say it Helped Me to want to listen to more. I’m sure others are in The Same Situation.
Help Me was my favorite. Pretty good album, a couple songs sounded like songs from the 90's. Some of the ballad-type songs dragged and made the album feel longer.
na verdade achei que seria melhor
Enjoyed the album despite no songs really standing out to me as particularly memorable
To listen a bit more
I am convinced that there is a certain type of person who can only enjoy Joni Mitchell in her entirety. Aspects are respectable. She sings to her own rhythm, so to speak. Some of the acoustic stuff is interesting. But again, her vocals are just too... Feathery? I don't know the right words to convey what I'm trying to say. Her vocals are similar to that of Anne Murray (or vice versa). I can't tolerate the sound of her voice very long. Her lyrics are poetic but don't necessarily resonate with me. Again, I'm still convinced that Joni Mitchell is for a certain type of person. I don't want to give her music more of my time because I know I won't enjoy it.
Better than Neil Young
Rating: 10/10 A classic album. Joni Mitchell sounds fantastic, beautiful vocals and great lyrics. This album is absolutely gorgeous. Lush, detailed instrumentation and pristine production. Loved everything about this album, honestly wish some of the songs were longer but that speaks to how amazing this album is. Favorite tracks: Pretty much the whole album but highlights were Court and Speak, Help Me, Car on a Hill, Raised on Robbery, Troubled Child. Least Favorite song: Down to You, a bit too long but still great though.
I was optimistic about this one, but it's like the whole album just sounds like one long piece of music. By the end i was very bored. 2/5
I kind of wish I liked it more, but JM had never really done much for me.
Couldn't find it on Spotify, yay Joni, keep your music off the same platform as jow Rogan and his bullshit. I love this album, always have
Thought album was ok. Good song writing mixed with some jazzy vibes. The last song is dope (Twisted)
Not my favorite Joni album. Solid but not one I feel drawn to.
I like the jazzy feel of the album, but overall it just wasn't for me. I see the appeal, but for me, I thought it was just fine.
Album isn’t on spotify
Cool album. Reminded me of Steely Dan.
I feel bad, but I didnt like this one very much. Maybe I needed to play a little more attention, but I felt the songs kind of melded together, didn't have enough variation of sounds. Also the key she was signing in wasn't for me. After about half the album I found myself skipping around the last of the song just to get an idea of the rest.
I actually really like this. Surprisingly pleased. Good job album generator, you are good for this.
Mitchell deserves props for her penmanship alone however there still needs to be a balance between lyrics and sound with music.
Fabulous
back at it again with vibe-based rating track 1, Court and Spark: solid piano feel, 7.5/10 track 2, Help Me: i wonder if bill wurtz took inspiration from this and other songs of this genre because the acoustic guitar + soft electric guitar, AND THE WOODWIND??? fantastic. genuine 10/10 track 3, Free Man in Paris: okay i had to listen to this one back again to hear it but the singer has a similar accent to stan rogers, to my ears. actually able to parse the lyrics on this one and the vibe is of finally being free of churning content out and being bogged down by trying to make successes. 8/10 track 4, People's Parties: there might be a lot of wildly different people at this party but we're all here at the same party. i'm here in the corner not really feeling it but we're all here. at this same party. let's have a good time. 7/10 track 5, The Same Situation: OH AND THE PREVIOUS TRACK LEADS IN let's goooo. the combo of woodwind and strings got me a little head empty on this one but it's a good time so 7/10 track 6, Car on a Hill: we getting into the SAX now and oh it all comes together so well. 8.5/10 track 7, Down to You: everything really do be coming and going, all of the time. we are in a constant state of impermanence and it all comes down to you. what will you do? 7/10 track 8, Just Like This Train: the twang on the guitar is somehow super evocative of taking a train ride, staring out the window and watching the view go by. 7.5/10 track 9, Raised on Robbery: and we're back with the saxophone, into something feelin kinda blues-y! 7/10 track 10, Trouble Child: mmm not fitting in with peers n' not fitting in with what authority tells you to do and so people try to fit you into that box and corrall your trouble. let it free. 7.5/10 track 11, Twisted: another good transition flow! picking up from that box we got fit and into a chair to get analyzed. the pov of the person/character who is singing cannot possibly be neurotypical and i am so here for it. 9/10 this album makes me INCREDIBLY introspective while softly jamming out, and i could follow nearly all the lyrics the whole time (uncommon for me). overall 7.8/10 this album slaps.
very jazzy. this is her best selling album, apparently. lyrics are solid. down to you, problem child, and twisted were my fav tracks
Objectively good, not for me, a bit dull. Down to you is the high point of the album. Raised on robbery slaps.
Standard Joni, her voice grates on me sometimes tho
Masterpiece - some of Joni's best ballads and upbeat bangers (she has a fucking hoedown on Raised on a Robbery ffs)
Need to listen to this one more. Liked it more than I expected to going in.
- Only ever listened to Blue in full before - Didn't think it was as good as that one, but not many albums are - Still a very very good album - Fav songs: Free Man in Paris, Court and Spark, Raised on Robbery
I’d say it’s up there with her best pieces of work (I prefer The Hissing of Summer Lawns more though)
I really liked this one. Loved the use of French horn on Down To You. Some tracks kind of blend together. Favorite tracks are Court And Spark, Free Man In Paris, and Raised On Robbery.
Joni focuses more on her lyrics than she does production, which makes for an incredible story, but sometimes a lackluster presentation. all good songs and an enjoyable album but it could’ve been more exciting. 4/5
Great voice and a nice mixture of styles Amazing playing by the musicians and even some stuff present in songs I was not expecting!
Even though this is Mitchell's best selling album, I found myself wishing this was Blue. A lot of the songs sounded similar to the songs from Blue, but not quite as good. The turn that she takes in a Jazz direction didn't do it for me. Give me folk.
This makes me feel warm, thoroughly enjoyed it
Its good, but I think I need to listen to it a lot more before I say its one of the greatest albums of all time but, in my opinion.
Nothing super exciting here. 2/5
The era of vinyl makes it easy to consume these since they're each under 40mins. I know of Joni Mitchell, but never knew what she was famous for, so I'm looking forward to find out her appeal. Speaking of "her", this is the first album which is from a female artist. (Yes it's random, but I'm 10 in, so that's quite a dry spell.) So far I understand the parodies, she does tend to sing like a butterfly fluttering all over the place (adjusting pitch for no real reason or obvious emotion.) While it comes across as very feminine and "floral", it also makes the album sound like one long song.
Nr. 9/1001 Court and Spark 4/5 Help Me 4/5 Free Man in Paris 3/5 People's Parties 3/5 The Same Situation 3/5 Car on a Hill 3/5 Down to You 4/5 Just Like this Train 3/5 Raised on Robbery 2/5 Trouble Child 2/5 Twisted 2/5 Average: 3 Poetic, but very repetitive
Good ol’ Joni - straightforward stuff here
Sometimes Joni hits me just right and sometimes she leaves me cold. Today felt like autumn and I pictured leaves blowing as she sang her tunes. This was pretty good until the last track switched over into caterwauling
Good oldies
This album seems to me something I can not make a connection with, seems it was created for and by a generation I can’t relate. The lyrics seem to take us on a journey through the high and lows of her lovers and her relationships and the contradictions of those relationships (I think upon first listen), and no doubt she is a wonderful poet. A singer / songwriter who made a big impact in the 1970s. I found it a very slow, kind of boring album, almost lulling me to sleep. And her lyrics, however brilliant, I could find no connection with. However, the songs were pleasant enough, and a little jazzy, with some interesting lyrics. (I think I may have gotten more out of them had I read them in poem form) to have been glad I listened once.
guess i'm not a big joni mitchell fan
Not sure I'd go as far as Stevie Nicks' admission of listening to this album on LSD and praising it's experience. But who knows, it may have been better in an altered state. Joni Mitchell's brand of jazz-pop/soft-rock does not inspire me in any way, yet I can see how it will appeal to some people. Best: Free Man In Paris Worst: Twisted 1.5 stars Note: Album not available on Spotify, listened via YouTube
Got half way through the album and my other half says to me, "I heard what you were listening to and you don't normally listen to that then I realised it'll be your album thingy." What my wife has pointed out here is that she knows that this album would likely not be something I would ever choose to listen to. And she is right! Pleasant enough work but nothing that really hooks me in.
Quite good, although I find myself zoning out a lot of the time. Good story but not much to draw me in
Fun and jazzy. Beautiful voice.
AJ: Joni is awesome. Listened to a few tracks on YouTube. Piano and a voice. Joni is awesome.
Far from bad, but also far from capturing my interest this morning. The melodies are generally pleasant, as is her voice -- there's a calm, jazzy quality to it. The standouts that got me were quite enjoyable -- Troubled Child, Help Me, and Just Like This Train being a few. The rest sort of just washed over me without much impact. This sits at a 3 for me.
I really liked the first song. After the first song I was expecting a sneaky 4, maybe 5 star album to come out from this. Unfortunately I kinda zoned out for this one while working. It all starts sounding similar. That being said, I liked her voice and it was never bad. Probably deserves another listen, but I'll call it as I see it after one listen for this one.
Listened to this mainly in the background and with it being on Youtube it was tough to follow the individual tracks. It took me a minute to get hooked in the album because it came out very strong with he powerful singing voice. But once it got going I really liked all of the different instruments and horns that went along with her voice. This was a very peaceful album to listen to and found myself really liking certain parts of it. 3.5 rounded up because I am on vacation and in a good mood.
Never really have sought out Joni Mitchell so we'll see how this goes. A few songs in and I really dig it. Her voice is so soothing with some good instrumentals. I especially like the sax parts on Car On a Hill. That songs a jam. I listened to this while on a walk so not too much detail here, but I really enjoyed that. Rounding up a 3.5 to a 4
Wow just so beautiful, MUST listen again and regularly!
Classic 60's piano vibes. It didn't keep me that engaged though. May have given it a 4 on another day.
The vocals of Joni are beautiful and the instrumentals are great
Doesn't get much better.
What an album! Never listened to anything outside of Joni’s singles, I loved this cover to cover.
It was nice, just didnt blow me away. At times a bit boring, even. Nice background music, but listening to it made me look for other stuff to do.
Savner Joni på Spoti:( Første gang jeg hører på denne, tror jeg likte den bedre enn blue!
Not my Cup of tea
Not on spotify
Country-ish, easy listening it was alright. 2/5
It was a great album for me, was thinking it would be a 4. However, I was won over by the final 3 tracks and rate it 5.
easy listening
it's Joni Mitchell doing Joni Mitchells thing. i neither love nor hate Joni Mitchells thing.
Boooooo
Sometimes sounded like The Carpenters. Light and carefree and jazzy. + Help Me + People's Parties + Car On A Hill
The Queen of Folk. Enjoyable, but forgettable.
Joni Mitchell's voice is such an elixir for the ears. Very expressive and dynamic, with the perfect mix of vulnerability and cool aloofness. I could listen to her sing a shopping list. But the songs here are mostly elaborate monologues of experience and emotion. It's pretty hard to make those kinds of song work, but her voice brings them alive. The music is good, with interesting jazzy additions to the folk palette - but really it's all a backdrop for the voice. The final track is impeccable vocal jazz performance, and I would love to hear a whole album of that. Overall, this album doesn't quite reach the soaring heights of Blue, and I don't really like how it takes a sharp turn in sound for the last three tracks (though they are still good tracks!) so I have to give it a 4*.
Джазца нормально поддали под конец Будто дик трэйси посмотрел Хуевая шутка 7/10
can't resist anything by joni Mitchell, the voice, the complexity of the music, the lyricism. she's got the goods
Not the best Joni Mitchell album. Felt very uneven.
Classic.. Not a fan of the ethereal voice though. Needs more dynamics throughout the album. The last song using her lower register is exactly what i needed throughout.
Cozy. Title track and Help Me two of the standouts, plus the first couple tracks of side two.
Very reflective of the era it came out in. Joni Mitchell is one of great lyricists of all time and this shows here. Soul searching and soothing.
One of my favorite albums, so easy to give it 5 stars. C&S is the first (chronologically) of my favorite Joni Mitchell albums, and while the title track doesn't really do much for me, Help Me is one of my very favorite songs. Other gems on this album include Free Man in Paris and Raised on Robbery, though every single song (even the aforementioned Court and Spark) are - at the very least - extremely good.
Classic Joni Mitchell
Joni is a gem, excellent production
I just don’t get her.
A favorite. Always happy to listen to this!
Joni is great. Due to the album not being on spotify I have found this one harder to grade. I have had to listen on youtube, with adverts galore, which doesn't help the flow of the album, but I won't hold that against Joni, I'll hold that against Rogan. The album itself is great from what I can tell. She doesn't often miss. This album could be better than i think, but I think I'll fall in to the trap of giving it a 4/5, but it could grow on me, as i'd never heard this one before and her music has that way of getting under your skin 4/5
Great album that I seem to bond with more over each listen! Well penned songs accompanied by a beautiful voice. 7,5 out of 10
Great for when your pottering around on a Sunday morning, though it makes me feel that I should be wearing a long floral dress as I do so!
I like Joni Mitchell. Less motels in this one.
Awesome. Help Me was a standout track
Incredible album for a cold night. The mix of jazz, funk and slow songs was a delight to listen too. Wasn’t really expecting this out of a Joni Mitchell album, was used to earlier slower songs I had heard from Blue/Clouds. But this was really refreshing.
Can hear where Alanis Morrisette was influenced by Mitchell's lyrics and vocal style but Morrisette could structure a song and write a melody that Mitchell could only dream of.
It’s fine. Her music never really grabbed me. That might have something to do with me not really paying attention to lyrics. A podcast I listen to (How Did This Get Made) love her and have been talking about her recently, so I was primed to give this a fair shot, but so far it hasn’t clicked for me. Clearly this album is well-crafted, and is understandable how the album went to 2 on the American charts.
Pretty much perfect, the last song was kind of cheesy but everything else was prime Joni.
I love Joni Mitchell and have several of her albums (including this one) on vinyl. Although I don’t have the same love for this as I do Blue, this is among her masterpieces.
I remain fairly "meh" on Joni as a singer. I don't think it's her voice, which is beautiful, but it's not to my taste. Possibly more about artistic/musical choices of the eras in which she's been most prolific. I love many of her songs, but tend to love them more when someone else sings/arranges them. Blasphemy, I know.
goated album nuff said
Not my thing
nice - 4
I liked this better than The Hissing Of Summer Lawns, which was also very good. Favorite song: Car on a Hill
Nice voice and an overall pleasant listening experience. Favorite track: Help Me.
Not my thing and too difficult to listen to.
Loved it!
It sounded influential, but a little too much babadeeboo for me.
This was already in my top ten albums of all time.
Her lyrics are amazing but the music seems discordant to the words to which it is paired.
Fine background music from a talented artist but doesn't move me, Mostly a bit boring for my liking.
It's beautiful, it's tuneful, it's really nice lyrically, but it just doesn't go anywhere. It's lovely to have on in the background, and quite nice to listen to closely for a track or two. But this is sung poetry, rather than proper music; the song structure isn't there, it meanders and wanders and doesn't ever catch me. Shedloads of talent there - the lyrics are good, her singing voice is superb, but there's just not enough actual music in there for me to want to listen to it again. 3/5.
Couldn’t listen not on spotify
Good one Joni
4/5 Best: Help Me Worst: Down To You
Jesus Christ. As I just said a few albums back, there are other Canadian artists worth featuring on this list. Not every single album in Joni Mitchell’s oeuvre needs to be included. This one was a big commercial success, but I think Blue is the definitive work that sums her up perfectly. I’m spending my day with The Hip instead. And I hope any non-Canadians that might read my review will follow my lead to discover some other wonderful Canadian gems.
Great voice. Good storytelling. Cheech and Chong were fun.
Really didn’t do anything for me. It’s eclectic and sporadic it felt. Couldn’t really get into it. It’s not a bad album, or bad music, it just left me underwhelmed.
I struggled with this one, I thought I'd like it more based on what I remembered from Blue, the only album I'm vaguely familiar with. I found something about the vocal delivery and the lyrics put me off the most. I'll go back to it to see if it's a grower.
Some of those are great, still came back to first, title track but I keep forgetting the rest.
Never really have been a big fan of Joni Mitchell. Her vocals are a bit unpolished and her style is a bit too clunky for my taste. I suppose this is nice and I know she has a lot of fans. But, it's just not for me.
The closer aside this is a great album.
This was the third album by Joni on this list and this is the one I enjoyed the least. It's more jazzy than others I listened to - musically they aren't structured well because the songs lack choruses, therefore it always feels there is no middle or end of the songs and they just go nowhere. The songs are intricate, which I usually like a lot but for some reason I couldn't warm to this album.
heh nukahtaen paljoa ei muistane albumista..
-JONI MITCHELL TIME -so excited love her voice sm -court and spark is a great intro song -LOVED help me it was an upbeat nice song -same situation lyrics are so real and beautiful -you tell em joni mitchell!!!! -car on a hill is FUN -down to you is a little too instrumental for me -just like this train is my favorite -is this my favorite joni mitchell album? no but is it STILL REALLY GOOD? yes. -easy four stars
No esta en Spotify
Joni plays the hits! Joni wins! Joni goes to college! Joni needs a better support system.
Exactly what I needed for the drive home today. I am a wine mom in the California valley and I am free. Inject this straight into my veins. Also "clutching the night to yourself like a fig leaf" are you kidding meee
8/10
Contrary to my previous rating on one of Joni Mitchell's albums, I actually really enjoyed this one. Interesting transition to jazz music towards the end.
Sadly a DNF. I really liked Blue, but this wasn’t for me. I’d say it’s a high 2, but not quite a three. The best of Joni Mitchell weaves her piano and vocals in a way they feel intertwined, but Court and Spark doesn’t do this as well. It has great moments, but doesn’t match up to some of her other works overall.
really good!! "free man in paris" is definitely the highlight but the entire album is consistent and great. pretty multifaceted as well. "twisted" is hilarious.
Great voice. But this just isn't for me.
Un álbum de folk impresionante, que dibuja hermosos paisajes a través de su voz y arreglos instrumentales suaves. Un indispensable de la música folk.
I really enjoyed this. Raised on robbery is my favourite.
Good chill album. My mom loves it so bonus star
10/10 once again, Joni delivers!
There's an earnestness to Joni and her songwriting, and it makes this entire record a really pleasant listen. Love all the little jazzy elements scattered throughout as well as the more piano heavier songs. Down to You in particular is just gorgeous.
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Even if I am not into this kind of music, got to say that the songs are good. Harmonies during "Free Man in Paris" track are really good. There is a repetition of the lyrics during "Help Me" for 15 seconds, something like that, it can bother a little. Bothers me I won't remember most of the songs, specially songs like "People's Party", not because of the song itself, but because of the lenght. "Down to You" instrumental part was one of the best parts of the album. Harmonies are the best thing of this album. I could use the songs for a Coffee Shop, but still, not my kind of genre.
Pleasant, but not going to stick with me.
Joni Mitchell, killing it as ever
Nice to listen to.
Genre bending and fairly upbeat for Joni Mitchell, this album was a good one. It's well worth the re-listen and is very beautiful.
I had not really listened to her before (though I knew and liked "Both Sides Now"), but I am glad I listened to this. Good album.
4/5
Two Joni albums in a row. 10 years ago I would have been annoyed but I really enjoyed both. Her style has been an acquired taste for me but I really appreciate her talents now. There are some really intricate songs on this album.
Muistan 70-luvun uudestaan. Ei stressiä ja elää joka hetki. Kiitos Joni! Joni Mitchellin ääni ON taidetta! Tuntuu kuin sanat, jotka tulevat hänen suustaan, olisivat erivärisiä maalia, jotka valuvat kankaalle. Rakastan Jonin huomiota yksityiskohtiin. Hänen laulunsa antavat elävän kuvan. Mikä sisällöllinen ja luonteeltaan nainen...... down to you
Didn’t listen to the whole album because it’s not on Spotify any YouTube ads annoy me. What I did hear is nice enough though. Folky singer songwriter style.
Nice interesting album
Pleasant voice, nice for lazy afternoons. Unfortunately not really my vibe.
I had to check first songs one more time because last 2 or 3 tracks were so different. Unfortunately rest of album is a bit boring to get more than 3. It is just fine
The main issue I have.... is that I don't like her voice! Find it really quite grating and annoying.
Joni's voice is mesmerising. She could sing my grocery list to me and it would be every bit as enchanting as this album was.
Beautiful voice, great music, not my jam
An acquired taste, i think
Classic Joni
I looooooove 1960s and 1970s mellow singer songwriter stuff and Joni Mitchell is no exception. Such a beautiful voice!
Classic album. Has some great tracks that I had not listened to in years. Great to listen to a great voice and excellent lyrics!
Wasn't on Spotify, which saves me listening to warbling Joni.
This lady just does not miss! She has absolutely dominated this list with Blue, Hejira and now Court and Spark. Special shoutout to the gospel moment on 'Down to You'.
There’s absolutely no one who’s able to match the tone of Joni Mitchell. What a voice!
Never listened to this Joni album through before, but love it
Help Me is great. And the last song. Really good album for me but also not one I'd listen to in full often.
After listening to Hejira, I kindly asked Joni for more melodies and this time she came through a bit more for me... Couldn't sleep and listened to this over an early breakfast on the balcony. Enjoyed a lot of it, but also felt myself wanting to skip a few songs. I think I'd like to give this 3.5 stars, but I'll round up to 4 since I DID enjoy it more than Hejira.
Schönes Wohlfühlalbum
Listened on YouTube. Mellow and smooth, jazzy and occasinally rocky but very 70's. There's nothing for me to latch onto and I couldn't engage. Joni is so accomplished and clever but there's a barrier- she leaves me cold. Perfect in what it is but there are so many albums out there- Blue for instance is far better imo.
Joni is the realest.
Third Joni Mitchell album I've gotten so far. I do like her. Her voice is like if a bird learned jazz riffs. Gotta be in the right mood to groove to her. But this one was my favorite of her albums so far.
A key Joni Mitchell album (along with *Blue*, *Hejira* and *Ladies Of The Canyon*). This one here is the record where Mitchell starts to dive into jazz territories via pop music (a jazzier direction she will then refine again for *The Hissing Of Summer Lawns* and *Hejira*). But most of all, this album harbours some of the very best tunes Mitchell ever wrote and performed (like "Help Me", "Free Man In Paris" or "Car On A Hill"...). Some transitional albums are not "essential" but this one truly is--if only because the tunes are as catchy as their instrumentation and arrangements are sophisticated. But it's not because Joni's craft is unique that she can't have fun along the way. Case in point, "Raised On Robbery", a refreshing rocker. But there's also that cover of a skat standard at the end, "Twisted". Lots of reviewers on this app complained about this one. C'mon, gals and guys, this here is just a little joke to close the proceedings. Where's your sense of humor, damn it? Number of albums left to review: 529 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 226 (including this one) Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 109 Albums from the list I will certainly *not* include in mine (many others are more essential to me): 137
Joni Mitchell is an incredible songwriter and lyricist. There is a lot going on with this album. I wasn’t as into some of the jazzier arrangements, though.
Light music and a pretty voice. If I were a tokker I would listen to this.
it was all right
My favorite of her albums and that's saying something. Brilliant songwriter and wonderful singer.
such a beautiful voice love this record
I mean..........😩 fave songs : can't pick least faves : NO would I listen again ? yesyes
Not my thing, but she's talented.
Couldnt listen to it on spotify
This is alright. I like that it has a lot of jazz influence. Not something I jive with a whole lot, but not terrible. It's very 70s in the way that she sings and the instrumentation used. This is a mid 3/5
Loved it
Like folk music, and have liked the Joni Mitchell stuff I've heard before. But this left me a little cold - maybe it was the adverts cutting up the album on You Tube, maybe it's the jazz style to some of it, maybe it's just because I prefer my folk either a bit more trad or a bit more celtic. I'm not sure, and maybe with repeated listening I'd grow to love this or something. Quite disappointingly it's a 3 for me. I had high expectations but I doubt I'll listen to this again.
album not available on spotify
Cool orechstral part
It wasn’t a bad album, but from my listen while driving, it wasn’t as amazing as I’ve been lead to believe Joni Mitchell should be. It was a mellow listen, but not in a way that grabbed me and made me want to pay attention to what are sure to be brilliant lyrics. I might have my Canadian citizenship revoked by this review, but on a first time spin, I wasn’t thinking I need to listen to more Mitchell anytime soon…though to be fair, I wasn’t hating that I spent almost 40 minutes listening. It is worth the spin, I’ll give it that. Maybe further listens and more in depth time and attention would move it up higher in rankings.
Lacks a bit of originality and spark for me
I could listen to this every day.
It's like a well-executed, yet unflavored custard. Pleasant enough but there's no point in eating it.
To be honest, I am really bad at telling what is great folk, and what is just alright. But I thought the melodies and lyrics were strong without being cliché, and the production was definitely subtle enough to avoid blandness. So I think, in my pretty limited knowledge of the quality of folk, it was pretty great.
Any album that features a Cheech & Chong cameo can't be all bad. I'll take this over Dylan any day. Too folky at times which is a drawback but I'm willing to listen to more Joni Mitchell.
The best Joni M album so far
Beautiful album. Absurdly I know some of the songs from listening to Miles of Aisles a lot as a kid but had never listened to this before.
Legendary singer/songwriter, beautiful music, absolute masterpiece.
Missing the magic. Sorry.
Not very inspiring tbh
beautiful album
Folk pop, I would say. Nice croon-ey voice
Joni is just amazing!
4.5
I sense the talent but it's just on the verge of tipping me over into really liking it
Soothing voice and nice compositions.
Love Joni Mitchell and this album. Worth considering for vinyl. 4/5
Can be tough-going Joni. When she's great she's super-brilliant, eg River, Both Sides Now, but the jazz-folk fusion can be a bit grating. This album, for me, was more of the latter.