Reviews (page 6 of 8)
2,5
No sneks were harmed in the making of this record 65
I love Joni Mitchell's voice. Her song writing is wonderful but some of these are super dense
Did not enjoy nearly as much as blue, love the voice.
Nice singer-songwriter album
Prachtig
The Hissing of Summer Lawns by Joni Mitchell marks a departure from her earlier folk roots, diving deep into jazz-infused territory. While her poetic lyrics and storytelling remain strong, the album’s intricate jazz arrangements might not appeal to everyone, especially if you're more accustomed to her earlier work. The complex melodies and layered instrumentation can feel dense and less accessible, making it a challenging listen for those who prefer her simpler, acoustic sound. However, it’s not without its merits. Mitchell’s vocal delivery is as captivating as ever, and the album’s exploration of social themes is thought-provoking. Although it’s not a personal favourite, it’s clear that The Hissing of Summer Lawns showcases her artistic growth. It’s an album that some may appreciate for its boldness, but for those who prefer her more straightforward style, it might not hit the mark. NUMBER OF BANGERS - 0 STAND OUT TRACK - None
A great title, and I enjoyed the laid-back 70s vibe - probably Harry's House my favourite
Couldn't get into it. Boring, weird.
It was aight
i can't
Not my favorite of Joni's albums, but it is still a great listen!
Yawn soz
4.5/5 Gorgeous, but some of the lyrics were a bit strange - if the lyrics were less nonsensical and less questionable this would have been a 5/5 My favourite - In France They Kiss on Main Street 5/5 Least favourite - The Jungle Line (AWFUL)
That's not my taste in musik. But ok
zzzzzzz!
it didnt really connected to me sonically. lyrics were likeable. few songs that stood out to me.
I might have PTSD, the first second of the second song reminded me of this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHjojY2B1eo It was alright. Kind of weird how it's old-fashioned and experimental at the same time
nice mellow music. bland but acceptable. would wag a baby to sleep with this on but I would change the record before putting another one into my wife
Kinda over rated
Good! 3/5
I loved this jazzy and airy album by Joni Mitchell. Production-wise, Joni once again proves that she's capable of throwing together these gorgeous and unique soundscapes - like on the distorted sampled drums on 'The Jungle Line' or the acapella and blaring synths on 'Shadows and Light'. Most of the music here sounds so feathery and soft, yielding highly enjoyable songs like 'The Hissing of Summer Lawns'. Lyrically, it's hard to tackle and describe what I love about it exactly. I find everything here so vivid and down to earth, yet simultaneously surreal and dizzying at times, like in the stories of 'Shadows of Scarlett Conquering' and the tragic 'Harry's House/Centerpiece'. The vivid imagery is everpresent in the opening track 'In France They Kiss on Main Street' as well - it's a talent not unique to Joni but it's one she certainly excels at. From the little I've heard, I find Joni just has this knack for beautifully rounding out and polishing her records. She manages to go above and beyond in both her songwriting and production choices without having one overpower the other.
This was a perfectly good album, but there are definitely Joni Mitchell projects out there that I think are better than this. Her iconic folk sound is really hard to go wrong with, but this is definitely one of the most inconsistent albums I have heard of hers.
A bit dated, hippy, spiritual type stuff. Alright though.
Tough scene when you're a folk singer-songwriter with stories I don't care at all about and vocals that don't go with any of the instrumentation
I quite enjoyed this, it wasn't as folksy as I was expecting. You can really feel the jazz influences.
At least this one was on Spotify, easy listening
Didn’t know this album. Wow! Beautiful music.
Joni Mitchell has such an amazing voice, she could carry anything. And this CD starts really strong - the first song is fun, fast, and weird in a way that just works. And the rest of it is nice, but the energy level just really loses steam after the first two songs. And that's fine, it's a perfectly nice listen, and she can make whatever CD she wanted to make. But for my taste, this would've been another star or two up if every song had the pacing of "In France They Kiss on Main Street."
Enjoyed this one a lot. The jungle line is so innovative it surprised me. Time to do a Joni deep dive Rating: 4.6
Pleasant. 3.5
It was fine.
Ok to start, Joni’s voice is something special, incredibly talented singing aside her sound is so uniquely hers it can be pretty overwhelming, mixed with the excellent story telling she does in her music is fantastic. 3.4
i am a big joni fan, but i have not listened to a lot of her non "big" albums. this was my first time with this album and i really liked it. what i thought was interesting is that clearly it is an evolution on the style from 'court and spark' adding a lot more jazz feel to it than her music before. also included are a few instances of abrasive synthesizers which i was not expecting at all. her songwriting is still great. what i think made this album stand up lesser than her others that i adore is that it feels like a lot of the "pop" joni is gone from this one. in a lot of her earlier music, there is sort of a sing-songy-ness that i didn't realize i was so attached to and i didn't get the same sort of feeling from this one. obviously it is an evolution to a more mature sound, but i'm not sure i particularly enjoy this stage of the evolution in full.
Day186 - these real wordy fun story-telling songs that joni mitchell writes are what i love
The voice and the lyrics of a poet.
So this one didn't really reach out to me as much as I would have thought with how highly peolt speak of Mitchell's work. While it wasn't bad by any means, it just didn't feel like something that I'd return to in the future, but I am looking forward to more of her work to see where I sit with her. Harry's House was phenomenal though! 3/5
really good
Interesting album and quite a bit of variety. Unfortunately not much I liked though. High 2.
Good album.
An interesting album. Somehow poppy and very experimental at the same time... Favorite tracks: "In France they kiss on Main Street", "The Jungle Line", "Harry's House/Centrepiece"
Sehr langweilig, dennoch gute Instrumentierung. 2-3
"The Jungle Line" - what a mesmerizing song. TIL it's the first credited song to use a sample. The Drummers of Burundi/Bo Diddley - super cool. So many layers across this album, it'll take multiple listens to really appreciate it.
extremely 70s
Lovely, not my fav of hers
Pretty good.
Prima achtergrondmuziek :)
incredible album. can’t believe i’ve never listened to joni mitchell before today
An intriguing record. I'm most interested in tracks like Don't Interrupt the Sorrow and The Jungle Line.
2.2/5 listened 2x. good lyrics but not my style
It's a loose jazzy record with plenty of experimental sounds. It's less immediately accessible than her previous albums but the shifting, kaleidoscope of sounds make this an artistic triumph
Not my cup of tea
I know i should lile she is great n all. Just found it a little dull ans well flat. Soz Joni.
Enjoyed this more than I had expected based on previous albums I've heard. Great lyrics and variety of sounds and styles, a nice soothing start to my day. Will definitely be giving this another listen.
Strong poetry, but the music just makes me think of my mum after her divorce.
Disenchanted lullabies
Some great songs, folkrock/jazz vibes. Overall not that exciting over a long period of time.
I listened to it. It ended. Moving on.
The most amazing and appealing part of Joni Mitchell's music is her lyrics. I really believe its genius how she tells a story to a melody but kind of makes her own rules with how she does so. This album has a great mix of different musical styles to accompany her as well, which makes it even more interesting.
10/10. Loved a lot of the lyrics. Joni is one of my favorites lyrically in general and the style is so unique with amazing vibes. The frontend of this album specifically was super enjoyable thematically.
I think I went to heaven while listening to this album and so I listened to it a second time. I want to wander around in Joni's world forever. I don't know if it's her best album - I still haven't made it through her entire discography - but it's a 5 star album for me, and one I hadn't listened to yet. I have listened to Blue which is widely regarded as her best, but maybe this one will be a personal favorite. I'll let the recency bias wear off before deciding. I love this jazzy Joni.
I like her voice but the overall music felt pretty dull
Great songwriter, beautiful music (mostly), but not my favorite album
I don't really get Joni Mitchell, I don't think. A lot of these sounded fine, but extremely aimless and unstructured. Made me bored. Couldn't settle into the right wavelength for it.
Album cover is cool
I am so biased when it comes to her. I blame "Love Actually".
Prog-folk. A meandering fairy frolicking across a Summer lawn overgrown with dandelions. But getting dizzy and tripping into a pond. Then feeling nauseous and needing to sit down for a while in the shade, give up, pack up and go home. That's kind of how I felt trying to get into this record.
I just don't get it. I've made a genuine effort throughout this project, but try as I might, Joni Mitchell songs just don't sound like songs to me. I like some jazz noodling but this isn't that, either. This is Jackson Pollock. Sometimes it all comes together into a sublime masterpiece but often you just get a confusing unstructured mess. Love the album title and the cover art.
I like some of this better than Blue. Second song was really good.
Ägde skivan en gång i tiden. Gillade den inte då. Gillar den inte nu.
I made it through this once. I don't need to again. It's jazz with words, which are probably great words given Joni. But I can't get past the medium, which at a certain point you just realise is random notes and chords with words over top which gives it a rambling and unfocused feeling. Not a great entry point into Joni's works I'm afraid.
Not for me. I like one or two Joni Mitchell songs but this was a bit of a slow slog. Some nice guitar work, some interesting attempts at arrangement but often incoherent dross
This was nice as background music but not too great. There wasn't really happening in the songs but it is a very old album, so it's okay.
Joni Mitchell has amazing albums, but this feels skippable in her discography. The best song in my opinion is the opening track and there are beautiful harmonies, but it doesn't match Blue in any way. 3 stars.
Didn't know this one, but enjoyed it.
Ain't my cup of tea, but interesting early use of samples and moog. She was innovating and unafraid to try new things. A true artist.
This is my second Joni Mitchell album to review, after Court and Spark, which I gave four stars. I'm expect this album will probably fall in that range as well. Like Court and Spark, this album features some brilliant song writing and fantastic vocals from Joni Mitchell. Feminism seemed to be the main theme that ran through this album, and I loved the many facets of this topic that Joni sang about. "Shades of Scarlett Conquering" was really great, and I loved its references to Gone With the Wind, even going as far as quoting Scarlett's feeling about how women have to be frail and delicate in a world that also demands their toughness. I appreciated how the song was soft in its sound, despite being empowering in its lyrical tone. "Harry's House/Centerpiece" was probably my favorite track on the album. Its examination of a souring marriage from two points of view was really well done. The shifting in musical tone between the two points of view was really well done. I found it really interesting how Harry still had his career and life outside the home despite his crumbling home life, yet his wife longed for the time when there was still passion and romance in their life. Musically, I wasn't wild about this album, and I found parts of it pleasant but a little bland. I did enjoy the more rock and roll sound of "In France They Kiss on Main Street," and "Shadows and Light" had my favorite arrangements of the whole album. Even after looking up the album on Wikipedia, I'm not sure what instrument created the really the fuzzy sounds or the sounds that were akin to a keyboard or organ. I did like the horns that were utilized throughout the album as well. This was a really good album, and I'm looking forward to the other two Joni Mitchell albums that I have left to review.
Can appreciate the vocal ability, but it's not really for me.
Yeah, for all the progression into a jazzier sound, undoubtedly good lyrics and general legend status, I just don't like her voice. I'm sorry I can't get past it.
I can’t think of another voice that calms my mood as much as Joni. Everything in the world seems easier when I’m listening to Joni. Not heard this Joni album - a bit different to others which is nice. Some quite eclectic vibes going on! 3.8
3.5/5. Pretty good. It's different, and I can appreciate that. I would not mind owning this.
I like joni Mitchell but I don't like this album
She has an impressive voice and a truly interesting jazzy delivery.
I've just realised that I absolutely do not like Joni Mitchell. It's rare for me to be this bored while listening to an album. Everything just sounds dated, and the few bits that are not incredible uninteresting are straight up annoying.
Not my favourite kind of music, but this was decent with some suprises
Joni Mitchell is a revered songwriter with a distinct, expressive voice. She wrote haunting, thoughtful songs that are set to arrangements that are influenced by jazz. On The Hissing of Summer Lawns, her songs follow this pattern - complicated orchestrations and lyrics that could be written poems.
The Hissing of Summer Lawns is the seventh studio album by Joni Mitchell, originally released in 1975. I'd say I'm fairly familiar with Joni Mitchell's work. Her early stuff more than her later stuff, but I still know a majority of her albums. That being said, I've never heard of this album before. I don't think I've ever seen it in a record store either. Anyway, this album is both a logical follow-up to Court and Spark as well as a predecessor to Hejira. Joni really leans into the jazz vibe on here, and it sometimes hovers dangerously close to smooth jazz. I did like some of the experimental electronic-based tracks. Her songwriting is on point, but these songs can meander at times. I guess there's a reason why this album is kinda forgotten. It's a weird semi-experimental bridge between Court and Spark and Hejira. Not bad overall, just not a standout when you compare it to giants such as Blue.
Great singer-songwriter folk music. Popped it on for the dog's walk this morning and it was the perfect soundtrack for a nice walk on the path through the woods.
2.5
Lyrically, she’s one of the best and this album is one of the best examples of that. Arrangements can sometimes be a bit sparse, but they’re never bad. Instrumentation and vocals never show off, but demonstrate strength. Production is great, wish they were a bit more experimental with it though. 4/5
Some albums are five stars because you get everything the artist has to offer and its wonderful. Joni Mitchell, and in particular this album, gets five stars because every time I listen to it I discover new things, new moments of melody, playing or rhythmic twists that it seems I've never noticed before. The finest Joni 'band' album.
I liked it, would listen again. Certainly had a different vibe to it.
I realize she's very influential and highly respected, I just don't like this.
Pleasant. Not entirely sure it's groundbreaking enough to be included in this list, but at least it wasn't crap/annoying. Might listen to a few songs again but the rest were pretty backgrpoundish.
I loved this album!
It was okay
Boring
Joni goes jazz, this was really nice
But for "The Jungle Line" and "Shadows and Light" this would be an easy 5 from me. This is the type of thing I would want to throw on to appreciate and enjoy the experience of a whole album rather than just wanting some background noise where the 1 or 2 songs worth hearing are buried amongst a bunch of filler. Joni surrounds herself with a lot of heavy hitters that I admire - Joe Sample, Larry Carlton, Jeff Baxter, James Taylor, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Wilton Felder and Bud Shank among others. I really liked the tasty bass in several songs, especially on "In France..." This was a solid entry and I love this jazzy era of Joni's music.
The bizarre sampling & synth-ey elements kept my attention. Otherwise per usual I find it difficult to get into the jazz-folk fusion-ness.
Another Joni Mitchell album I enjoyed quite a bit!
It was nothing remarkable for me. From the name and the looks of the cover it kinda disappointed me? Like I was expecting something more folkloric
Jungle doesn't sound like the Joni Mitchell I expected. I didn't care for it.
Some decent tracks, but also a lot of low effort filler tracks. Not great, but not terrible.
this one just ok. i love her early stuff tho a lot
Favorite Tracks: Harry’s House/Centerpiece In France They Kiss on Main Street Shadows and Light
This took a couple of listens but the more I listen the more I’m falling in love with this album, lyrically and musically it’s so impressive, this is a hidden Gem to me anyway, given Iv only really listened to blue before. 4 stars for now might come back and give it 5 later.
Hadn't heard most of these songs before, but they're lovely.
I am apparently not a Joni type of gal
Wel oke, maar niks bijzonders
Rating: 6/10
I respect her unmistakable sound buy why have multiple albums they all sound the same
These mid-70’s Joni Mitchell records are something else: Densely layered, intricate songs with flourishes of jazz and psychedelia. She takes risks and experiments. They’re really beautiful and unique records and it boggles my mind that this record, Court and Spark and (maybe to a lesser extent) Hejira don’t get talked about that much - There’s just too much heat going on for these records to be overlooked in the way that it seems they are. I think I liked Court and Spark a bit better than this one, but make no mistake, this is another excellent record from Joni Mitchell.
Her best probably
I've listened to Joni before, Blue and Hejira mostly and this is very much like those albums. I'll have to listen more to find the subtleties between this and other albums from this era.
I quite enjoy Joni but this album didn't quite hit like her others
I got more out of this one than Blue; this is my favorite Joni Mitchell record.
Joni Mitchell does a lot of interesting instrumentals on this album but none of the songs stood out to me at all. It was fantastically written and performed, but I don't think it was my style. 3.5 if I could.
Just alright to me. I liked the song The Jungle Line. Not much to say about this one.
I was looking forward to listening to this album. I only know 1 song by Joni Mitchell and I really can't stand it. But I know she's popular so maybe I'm missing something? Nope. And the first song is proof I wasn't gonna get a song that I like. The next 9 beat that point home over and over. Seriously, ZERO FUCKIN' STARS!
Alright
Great album - quintessential
Great lyrics, not quite as gripping as Blue.
She's a solid vocalist, and walked so that so many modern female vocalists could run, but the album is just ok. 2* Highlights: harry's house (jazz!)
This was a struggle to get through, nothing inherently wrong with it just such a snoozefest. If I'm ever struggling to sleep I know what to put on but I definitely could have died having never listened to this.
Love Joni Mitchell. I’ve not heard this album before. Lovely stuff
I was only aware of Joni Mitchell because of that story line with Alan Rickman in love actually, unlike that story this was very forgettable, it's soft folk shit, the same jangly chords over and over and over and over again.
Her voice is pretty nice but her music doesn't do much for me.
It's okay
I’ve listened to a quite a few Joni Mitchell albums, but not this one. I really enjoyed it. Very clearly still a Joni Mitchell album but with a nice mix of sounds. Mostly I think there are some artists with too many albums on this list, and I question if all the albums actually deserved it. But regardless of whether or not this album should be on this list, it is and I enjoyed it.
Joni ….. youngsters won’t get it but this album is astounding. Just listen …….
"The Hissing of Summer Lawns" by Joni Mitchell is a mesmerizing and introspective album that delves deep into themes of suburban life, societal expectations, and personal freedom. Released in 1975, the album marked a departure from Mitchell's earlier folk sound, incorporating elements of jazz, rock, and world music. One of the highlights of the album is the haunting title track, which features lush arrangements and Mitchell's evocative lyrics. The album also includes the standout track "The Boho Dance," a poignant reflection on the allure and emptiness of bohemian life. While "The Hissing of Summer Lawns" received mixed reviews upon its release, it has since been recognized as a masterpiece of Mitchell's discography, showcasing her unique songwriting and musical talents.
Such a warm and cozy feeling. Faves: The Jungle Line and Harry's House / Centerpiece
This is my fourth (and final 🤞 ) Joni Mitchell album through the list, and I have to say I like it better than the others. I don't _think_ it's because I've warmed to her - this album really is sufficiently different to her others. As soon as "The Jungle Line" started I thought it sounded awesome. Although, catching some of the lyrics, and re-examining the song title and cover art immediately set some alarm bells ringing. A quick read up and it seems she thought she was a black poet for a while? And then later had a blackface alter ego (who was a pimp 🙄 ) - that is some epic white nonsense right there. It's a shame more of the album isn't like that song production-wise. Gotta give her props for using sampling (and world music) first, I guess. I'd probably rate this album 3.5 overall, but I'll round up so I can easily see which of her albums I tolerated best if I ever get the urge to revisit her. Fave track - as well as "The Jungle Line", I also liked the jazzy "Harry's House - Centrepiece"
Oh my goodness I love Joni Mitchell’s voice. She sings so tenderly. This is a great album. The music is a mixture of folk, electronic, and jazz. A really cool mixture. Unfortunately, the last couple songs are just okay, which will not make this a 5. But man, the songs that are standouts are some of the best I’ve heard from this book. Standouts: In France They Kiss on Main Street, Edith and the Kingpin, Shades of Scarlett Conquering, The Hissing of Summer Lawns, and The Boho Dance.
Jazz is a double-edged sword. Sometimes, it's this album's greatest strength; sometimes, it's this album's greatest weakness. Thankfully, it's also Joni Mitchell, so it's still amazing even when it gets a little wobbly, and she's really in her prime lyrically, which is what really sells me on this record. A great Joni Mitchell album [aka anyone else's best album].
Naaraat ovat erittäin töykeitä, he katkaisevat puhelun, jos soitat ja veloittavat sinua liikaa kaupassa. Naiset antavat eri hintaa samasta ruoasta, miehet veloittaa minulta vähemmän. Kauppa on likainen ja olen nähnyt yhden naisen sylkevän pesualtaaseen. Sinun on tarkkailtava niitä, koska ne joskus pudottavat ruokaa lattialle ja joskus laittavat silti vatillesi. Olen yrittänyt antaa tälle paikalle useita mahdollisuuksia, mutta en aio holhota yritystä, joka ei kunnioita asiakkaitaan. Heidän ruokansa oli oikeastaan kunnossa.
This was my first time really listening to Join Mitchell. I’m now going to listen to more Joni Mitchell
I’m not a fan of most folk music. I hear a lot of whining and longing in the music. So I was not looking forward to listening to this album. Once I started it up and heard her voice, I was immediately happy. She does not fit in with the rest of the music i regularly listen to, but I do enjoy her singing very much.
3/5. A folk jazz album. It can work in some songs but I think the lyrics are so sporadic that it gives off a vibe of slam poetry. I think I might be too slow to fully enjoy it. From what I could gather, the themes are empowering and thoughtful but I lose track very easily. The instrumentation is good, including a synth and alternating instruments per song is a great choice. On future listens, has potential to be a 5. Best song: Shades of Scarlet Conquering, Harry's House
I ♥️ Joni. One of my favorite singer-songwriters of an era chock full of 'em, but never heard this one before. She may be the ultimate "musician's musician" - her music can be polarizing, and from what I can tell the fans tend to be musicians. I'm not allowed to listen to her music when my wife is home. Not being familiar with it, I read a little about this album after listening to it fresh. What a strange time 1975 was that a record like this would reach the Top 40! Great album title and cover art. I didn't recognize a single song on here except maybe the first one. The songwriting gets uneven after the first few. However, the deep, rich tones throughout are aural catnip to my ears - begging to be heard loud on a 1970s tube stereo with gigantic speakers that make you feel like you're sitting on the bass player's amp. The hissing (and crackling) of Summer Lawns on vinyl FTW!
Well, I'm not a huge connoisseur or particular fan of Joni Mitchell, so my response isn't all that informed. OK album, I guess, but (at least based on what I read in Wikipedia) it seems like "Court and Spark" might have been a better choice for this period of Joni Mitchell's career? It's interesting that she was experimenting with Moog and ARP synthesizers, and it's conceptually intriguing that "The Jungle Line" features one of the first musical samples, but I found so many songs (and especially "The Jungle Line") kind of cringe-worthy, especially the more world-music oriented songs (in much the same way I find Paul Simon's world music approach kind of painful). I guess I empathize more with the early reviews of the album than the later ones that seem to feel it's both timeless and a masterpiece.
got off to a rough start, esp with the Jungle song but picked up with some nice jazz tones toward the end.
I didn't really care for her soft jazz/pop/folk aesthetic. This wasnt for me.
I feel like I would have gotten more out of this if I was reading the lyrics alongside listening
Some of the best albums I have experienced are the ones which defy categorization and genre bend. Prime example, this one. I love how everything weaves around her vocals and narrative. This holds some very unique experimentation, too.
Album Nr. 80 Keine Ahnung, wie es anderen geht, aber dieses Album hört sich für mich durchgängig gleich langweilig an.
This isn't the Joni Mitchell that I know and love, but it's still good. Glad I listened.
Not my cup of tea
Un album qui mêle parfaitement l'air du temps des années 1970 à des influences plus jazz ou de type «chansonnière folk». Bel équilibre entre valeur sûre et originalité
I've always been a fan of Joni's blend of Jazzy, folky scat. It's very stylised but after a while I think it starts to blend together. Still, I'm glad she's back on Spotify.
Joni Mitchell is always a win.
Good voice, good production amd musicians but this type of music to me sucks. Passive aggressive artsy indie music. Id much rather listen to Grace Slick who has a simar pitch and tone of voice as well as the Wilson sisters from Heart. Joni has a better album or at least one I can listen to completely this is not her best although that second song Jungle Line is great.
Great voice and good music. But it’s like the did not match them up together
Meh! Love her but this is not her best work. Something seems off.
Listened to this on Youtube because the album was not available on Spotify. It was not half bad! I do wish it were on Spotify but you win some and you lose some I guess.
Original. Hard to follow CCR with this.
I've listened to several Joni Mitchell albums from the 70s, but this one is the most 70s of them, I think. That's not a bad thing. It just feels a little less timeless than the others. Favorite misheard lyric: "Edith Ann, the Kingpin."
Not familiar with these tunes from Joni, and some meander a bit more than I typically care to listen to, but Joni makes it all sound so wonderful!
Brought to mind a late summer supper of fresh tomatoes and basil and corn on the cob, chatting on the patio with friends in the fading light. Love.
A lovely album that was on the ramblier storytelling side of Joni Mitchell. Everything was new to me and I loved it!
Mitchell, along with seven other musicians, pulled most of their music from Spotify during 2022 due to the spread of misinformation regarding COVID-19 and its vaccine.
This is a 3.5 Don't really know my review of it other than the album felt warm...do with that as you will
So good so so good just feels lush and clever and happy
Correcto Por momentos, muy lindo, raro y aburrido también
This is when Joni was leaning toward Jazz influences and it was for the better.
3/12/24. First Joni Mitchell experience and I was thoroughly impressed! Really, really good songwriting here. Seems like I hear Joni's influence in a lot of newer music I've heard over the years. Also loved the non-traditional elements and some jazz feel to the songs.
Deeper and weirder than Court and Spark, the whole album is held together by Joni Mitchell just being herself. She can turn anything into a sprawling, encapsulating experience. A model for so many independent women in music down the road. Early indie music even
Mellow, langorous and interesting-offbeat throughout, easily one's favorite Joni Mitchell outing. A minor masterpiece of tone and mood.
Joni is someone who, like PJ Harvey - every time I listen to her, I'm like, "WHY am I not listening to her more?!".
Avant-pop. Venga, un ni fu ni fa por la voz. Pero he estado por ponerle un 2.
Don't interrupt the sorrow Darn right In flames our prophet witches Be polite A room full of glasses He says, "your notches liberation doll" And he chains me with that serpent To that Ethiopian wall Anima rising Queen of queens Wash my guilt of Eden Wash and balance me Anima rising Uprising in me tonight She's a vengeful little goddess With an ancient crown to fight Truth goes up in vapors The steeples lean Winds of change patriarchs Snug in your bible belt dreams God goes up the chimney Like childhood Santa Claus The good slaves love the good book A rebel loves a cause This album is worth the listen. 4/5
Hello Youtube. I'm not a big fan of JM (its the voice....Blue does nothing for me) but I feel the jazzier ones fit her style better. (Though the jungle one is a bit grim)
I prefer jazzy Joni over folkie Joni.
The songs on this album really blend together, which I don't like, but it doesn't sound bad.
It was quite enjoyable!! Her vocals are nice, interesting lyrics too
I love Joni Mitchell, but not this Joni Mitchell.
Classic Joni
The end of an Era
Joni Mitchell sounds like she took the smooth jazz that plays on your town’s public access channel with the slides of what’s going on locally that week and freestyled lyrics on the fly.
1. france - 1 2. jungle - 1 3. edith - 2 4. zorrouu - 1 .5 zhadez - 1 .6 zummer - 2 .7. boho - 1 8. harry - 1 9. bird - 2 10. ligth - 2
Cantautora de 70's. Voz preciosa, agelical.
Not a fan of this style of singing. This is more talking-style and some notes sounded off. Definitely times of the 70’s, but not rock-n-roll.
I have never been a Joni Mitchell listener. Didn’t know any of these songs. Nice voice tho.
Kinda sad and not on Spotify
Pretty good folk music but a bit boring at times. Stand-out: Don't Interrupt the Sorrow
I've tried listening to Joni Mitchell before but the music's never really clicked. Maybe because she's similar to Bob Dylan in some ways. Although her voice is better, but there's something about it I don't like, can't put my finger on it. Listening to this though I actually enjoyed it, nice production, just nice to listen to.
It was okay. Joni Mitchell has a lovely voice.
Meh.
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OK but dull.
You just don't do it for me Joni, you just don't. 2 sympathy pats on the back out of 5
The John Cage inspiration is really apparent in this one. Does get a bit a bit redundant after while though.
This is unique and new to me! I have heard the name, but I don’t think I’ve heard her stuff before.
Great opener, but Joni has better albums
Nearly everything seems slightly off on this soulful record. The singing performance goes its own way - accordingly to the political, feminist and idiosyncratic lyrics. The instrumental backing is nicely off, too. Jazzy, arbitrary but also restrained im davor of Joni’s Voice without being castrated. 4.5
Really crazy and expiramental. Harry's House/Centerpiece needs a lyrical deep dive.
There’s not a lot of real standout tracks on this, but the mood and tone of it is very intoxicating, and the shifts in Mitchell’s sound to include more jazz influence and different instrumentations make it a rewarding listen as someone more familiar with her folkier work.
2.5/5
Going into this one totally blind. Never done a full album of hers. So far, this is much better than I expected. More interesting and complex. Lots of compelling melodies and arrangements. Very pretty singing. Poetic lyrics. Jungle Line, Don’t Interrupt the Sorrow, Shades of Scarlett Conquering, Hissing of Summer Lawns, Shadows and Light - all really lovely. I think I like Joni Mitchell’s style more now than ever. Calm and super pretty.
Loved the avant-garde jazz influence on this album. They are so subtle and so calm, not overbearing at all, just what I like. Fav song from the list has got to be Shades of Scarlet Conquering. Really digged this album.
Well, I’ve always thought I need to listen to a Joni Mitchell album. I’ve heard quite bit about her unorthodox guitar style, and interesting song structures, beyond her unique vocals. However, I’m not much of a fan of folk music, so I’ve been wary. Well, I listened, and WOW. I really had no idea. This is not what I expected! Among the things I read about this album is that the drums on “The Jungle Line” is essentially a sample, and possibly the first-ever. Not sure if the little horn part at the end of the drum loop is part of the sample or not, but that loop is fire. These songs really transport you when you listen to them. So many great little touches. Love that the album flirts with jazz for much of the album, and at one point one track just completely becomes a jazz tune. But yeah, I find myself so lost in the songs I become unaware of the song structure. Am I in a chorus? Is it a verse? A bridge? The songs just feel like you're getting a tour of some place you've never been. You take a right, you take a left, where are you? Who knows, who cares, it works. And that's some genius-level shit. I get why people love Joni Mitchell now. I like this album WAAAAYYYYY more than I ever thought I would.
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Enjoyed this way more than expected - but I'm a Yacht Rocker, and some of the musicians on here are LA studio legends. It was all going so well until the final track, which is just painful synth nonsense
One of the best ever
I've tried to like Joni Mitchell, but I just can't. By all accounts I should like this, but it doesn't speak to me. Did like the synthier/bassier parts of this. Kudos to her for being a pioneer, though. 2/5
Creative and lushly arranged and a little weird in the right ways. Joni Mitchell's musical choices here are often surprising and adventurous, but still pleasing on the ears. The stories Joni weaves with her lyrics are vibrant and engaging, worth reading on their own as poetry. Fave Songs (All songs, from most to least favorite): The Jungle Line, The Hissing of Summer Lawns, Shades of Scarlett Conquering, Edith and the Kingpin, Don't Interrupt the Sorrow, In France They Kiss on Main Street, Sweet Bird, The Boho Dance, Harry's House, Shadows and Light
Wasn't able to listen to the entire album, because I had to listen to it on YouTube. I enjoyed the few songs I listened to and will give it a proper listen when I have time.
Can't hear the album on Spotify
4.25
Depressing but solid.
A good album-definitely jazz/improvisational and experimental (for the time) which lends it to feel uneven, I think.
C'était biengue bravo
cetait super ( bring back joni on spotify)
A excellent understated album from a fantastic songwriter.
Disjointed and choppy. Not good.
Shades of Scarlett Conquering is a pleasant song with a nice piano/string section. The self-titled song and Boho Dance are also quite nice and smooth with some trumpet. Harry's House/Centerpiece is a great song with impressive piano solo. Shadows and Light has an interesting a capella section followed by synth. I like the jazzier aspects of this album, which is where the second half shines. A few of the first tracks lulled a bit but overall would relisten.
Some interesting moments production-wise, but I think the most important thing I realized is that one reason I've never really had much interest in Joni Mitchell is because her melodies are so damned boring.
Not my Jam.
This is some pretty good folk music. It's also some pretty weird and unique music, which I quite like. Starts off strongly, and I also really liekd Harry's House/ Centerpiece.
cant give a good review bc i had to listen to it on youtube and it was not a good experience
This wasn’t exactly what I was expecting from Mitchell. I fully expected flower in your hair happy 60s folk. It was more than that. Very jazzy and I think there were even analog synths on Jungle Line. I don’t necessarily like it but I respect it. 5.9/10
Sure, she's using different instruments in a song, but she still uses the same singing style. She uses her whole voice when she sings, but that's not always fun to listen to.
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Very good. Buttery voice. Relaxing but with a message. So clever with lyrics. I enjoyed it.
Joni has a way of transcending simple genre. With songs that craftfully demonstrate superior song writing skills, each one carries you with it.
i can see why people like this and if i gave it enough time i’d probably like it more but the smooth jazz vibe sets my teeth on edge and joni’s voice has always bugged me so no
Well I didn’t expect semi-psychedelic 70s tunes from Joni Mitchell. Ultimately I ended up being lukewarm on it
Not a ton stands out for me but I'm still pulled in to Joni's music. Her vocals and lyrics just keep me involved in every song.
Wouldn’t describe myself as a Joni Mitchell fan but this album actually kinda rocks. It’s weird, in a good way.
Hold a sec... Need to fire up a fatty. .... 🔥... 🫠.... OK. Put that needle on tha reccad!
You know what I thought it weirdly sounded jazzy and steely Dan esque and confirmed by researching steely Dan’s influences that Joni Mitchell was an influence. Unique artist at the intersection of folk Americana and jazz. This one was good I’ll be listening to here more
typical Joni Mitchell - not bad but boring. Sounds like Joan Armitrading
A second Joni in a row lfg
Too much Joni Mitchell? Or not enough? Part of me wants to call this her best album. Since I'm never one to drive in the middle of the road, that part of me also claims it's better than Blue. It's certainly not as melancholic if you will. It's clearly aging incredibly well. Every generation gets the Joni Mitchell it deserves. I'm Gen X, so that means I ride with PJ Harvey (which means either Gen Z or the Millennials or whatever generation after me is saddled with Phoebe Bridgers). But I still marvel at Joni's amazing run of incredible albums. There seems to be a reappraisal of Joni's work since the 50th Anniversary of Blue. I'm hoping on this album's 50th Anniversary next year it'll receive similar kudos.
Joni's Joe Rogan vendetta continues
I'm not really into it... The voice is weird, the music is weird, just not my thing
Liked it better than Court & Spark. 3.5
I’m not a particular fan of Joni Mitchell. This was gentle easy listening but didn’t wow me. 3*
Just left no impression at all....
This really grew on me. Loved the title track and Harry’s house. Interesting effects and lyrics
What I heard is very good
Joni meni täysin uuteen suuntaan, tutkien jazzia, enkä ollut silloin valmis siihen. Se kuitenkin kasvoi minuun ajan myötä, ja muistan päässeeni useisiin kappaleisiin. Valitettavasti se jäi jotenkin hyllylle varmaan vuosikymmeniä, kun vedin häntä kohti aikaisemmin...ja myöhempiä albumeita. Tämä yllätys (minulle) koko albumin julkaiseminen YouTubessa herätti vain nautinnon tästä albumista. Se oli upea albumi! JONI ON MIEHEN NIMI... In France They Kiss On Main Street
Not crazy about it. Joni Mitchell just doesn’t really do it for me I’m realizing.
Música com poesia cantada não me pega nunca, o jazz misturado parece que não bate e tem umas 2 músicas mega experimetais que entendi nada
this took a while to rate, my first impression was that it's a bit slight, like 70's AM radio pop, but there are quite a few interesting layers and diversions that I didn't quite get on the first listen. odd and disjointed but I might love it HL: "In France They Kiss On Main Street", "The Jungle Line", "Shadows and Light", "Don't Interrupt the Sorrow", "Shades of Scarlett Conquering" P.S. With the way I stopped and started this project, I've gotten a Joni Mitchell once a year since 2021. Looking forward to Hejira in 2024
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Ugh this is so boring. She’s technically a good singer, but she just has terrible songs.
Previously rated: Court and Spark (3/5) ************************ I thought the first two tracks were great. The first one reminded me of Schoolhouse Rock for some reason. Again, great voice. Got a bit boring near the end.
The cover is cool. There is jazzy-jazz inside. Synth base is fun
Quite good, I like addition of sounds that we seen as experimental at the time, but currently sound quite modern. And jazz also fit quite nicely
I'm 50/50 on this. I typically like Joni Mitchell, but I definitely liked the tracks that sounded more "classic Joni" than the experimental stuff. Worth a listen though.
Singer/songwriter album from 1975. Quite like the vibe starting off… Ended up dragging on me quite a bit. Don’t hate it but won’t listen again. 2/3.
This is my second Joni Mitchell album, this one was more interesting than the first. I still probably wouldn't choose to listen to it again, but I feel like I appreciate Mitchell's talent much more after this.
I don't know. It's fine. I guess. Just take the 3 already.
Das melhores execuções de folk, voz e cordas em uma harmonia impressionante.
There is a time and place and now is not the time and I don't know where that place would be except the early 70's Laurel Hill Canyon
4.75
General culture
Very soothing, but also a bit boring in the end.
It bored me to the point I almost fell asleep
But mweh, but can't pinpoint ehy
It calmed me to the point I almost fell asleep
Love Joni Mitchell! This isn’t her best album, though. Seems like experiment for the sake of experiment.
Ni una sola de las canciones disponibles en Spotify. Inopinable.
This is Joni but it’s not my Joni. I love her voice but on these songs, it doesn’t quite work for me.
És una artista complicada, on la més gran part de l'interés resideix en les seves lletres. Però en els seus millors treballs, i aquest és un d'ells, pots transcendir i disfrutar de la melangia del folk amb tonalitats de jazz i pop regats amb la seva veu tan particular
This totally warrants a relisten, but I already know it’s a 5. The Dylanesque lyrics embedded in the jazz/folk/rock texture is a treat. Also that straight-ahead blues number in “Harry’s House / Centerpiece” is outstanding.
Before I dug into Joni Mitchell's discography, I always felt a bit nonplussed by the intricacies of her songwriting and her acrobatic, emotive voice. I didn't "get" it. I read how people loved *Blue*, *Ladies Of The Canyon* or *Court And Spark* and I didn't fully understand. Then I listened to "The Jungle Line" and something clicked. I still remember where I was. I was at a winter holiday resort. Everything around me was dark and snowy. And yet it's as if a universe filled with colors and lush tones opened up for me. It's true what they say: Joni Mitchell writes songs the way she paints all those watercolors. It was not only the groundbreaking elements of that track--all those loops and samples, done during the seventies to boot!--that drew me into that universe. It was the sheer emotions that the song triggered in me. Since that day, I have loved *Blue*, *Ladies Of The Canyon* or *Court And Spark*. *The Hiss Of Summer Lawns* is the record that started Joni's Jazz period, but it's probably not the best album from that "Jazz age"--that would be *Hejira*, that I love as much as the records I've quoted up there. Yet it's still a wonderful adventure. 4/5 for the purposes of this list. Which translates to a 9/5 grade for more general purposes (5+4) Number of albums left to review: less than 400 (I've temporarily lost count here) Number of albums I'll include in my own list: half so far, approximately (including this one) Number of albums I *might* include: a quarter, approximately. Number of albums I'll never include: another quarter (many others are more important to me).
I listened to this after getting “Court and Spark”. I don’t know what it is but this is lacking something that was on Mitchell’s previous record. Is she phoning it in on this one? Is it the production? Genuinely can’t tell.
6/10
As with so many Joni Mitchell records, this is a masterpiece that isn't actually that fun to listen to. (What a terrible opinion to express! I'm sorry.) She is brilliant, and there is so much brilliance here. I just don't find myself turning to it.
Easy listening. Good songs just don't think k I'd listen to any again, 5/10
vibey in the joni way. good listen for the right day.
Her voice is unpleasant to my ears.
Growing up in Canada during the 70's, artists such as Neil Young, Gordon Lightfoot and Joni Mitchell have been so ingrained in our culture, I sometimes overlook the talent this country has produced. I can't call myself a Joni Mitchell fan. I appreciate her "hits" and sometimes you don't realize how much music she recorded and how many concerts she must have performed since the late 60's. I own only one Mitchell album (ok, it was part of a collection I received), Blue which is a classic, perhaps her best album, but I still wasn't blown away by her artistry. Similarly, to Young and Lightfoot, she produced a lot of "essential" records, but also a ton of duds and weird stuff. The Hissing of The Summer Lawns has some weird songs on it (The Jungle Line) and though you have to give her credit for exploring different sounds, I'm not a huge fan of synths and sampling, which she was experimenting with on this record. Most of the album has more of a jazz-pop styling and though it was pleasing to listen to, I didn't love it. For most of the Mitchell albums I've heard, there is always some bit and pieces and good tracks to appreciate her talent and I would say the same with The Hissing.
Sommige mensen worden kriegel van Joni, daar heb ik niet zo'n last van. Dit album vond ik echter niet veel uitschieters hebben. Relaxte wegluistermuziek, maar weinig dat echt raakt. Zo'n verstild nummer als Sweet bird vind ik dan nog het beste.
We moesten eerder al naar Blue luisteren. Op dit album schoot ze geforceerd alle kanten op. Wat daardoor soms niet aan te horen was. Al zal ze een Kate Bush er wel mee geïnspireerd hebben. Op dit album hoor je wat er gebeurt als je wat normaler doet. Een aantal nummer wordt dan gewoon te saai. Er blijft wat creativiteit over en ok, dat redt haar wel wat. Maar daarmee trekt ze het echt niet naar een voldoende.
Ik heb gewoon niks met Joni Mitchell. Het is mij vaak te experimenteel en te ongemakkelijk om naar te luisteren. Dit album is gelukkig een stuk normaler, met prima liedjes. Het wil nog wel eens wat experimenteren, maar de drang tot gekkigheid en krijsen als een kat heeft ze blijkbaar weten te bedwingen. Het is vrij ingetogen soms zelfs. Hier kan ik een stuk beter naar luisteren dan een eerder werk dat we van haar kregen.
Four Joni Mitchell albums and I feel the same about all of them, so I'll just quote what I said last time. "Fine background music from a talented artist but doesn't move me, Mostly a bit boring for my liking."
Enjoyed this more than I have done her previous albums - the arrangements are a bit less bare, whilst still giving centre stage to her voice. Lyrics were crisp, clear, and interesting too. Irks me that she's not on Spotify (though for good reason), but it's comfortably a 3.
Its a bit controversial but I'm gonna say this is one of the best albums of that decade. The production value alone is amazing. It spans genres and emotions. Joni Mitchell was on 🔥
Not on spotify
Simply awful
It was like listening to a stone cat on mushrooms with a fur coat as a pillow
I do not like Joni mitchell
It feels like one long song. It’s a bit boring, there may be beauty to be found in the lyrics, but it’s not reaching me.
Different, but cool. Had some interesting sounds. Didn’t listen to the whole thing.
Joni Mitchell was always one of my blind spots so during quarantine a few years ago I downloaded a bunch of her albums. This one and Hejira really knocked my socks off.
I liked it a lot. Surprised me that I would like it that much.
Beautiful
This was better than expected; not my thing at all but pretty well done. A lot of it sounds like someone distilled the essence of 1970s America into music.
3.75
Listened to almost all of it. I won't be coming back to this one.
Best song: Shades of Scarlett Conquering Worst song: Harry's House Really cool production and good vocals. The songs sometimes sound too similar.
Solid album great vocals
I liked Blue a lot more
2.5
-Points off AGAIN for not being on spotify(its stupid af) - didnt hate this album but didnt love it. Maybe if we didnt listen to blue a week ago it would hit differently
I was ready to hate this but then immediately fell in love. smooth world jazz with a touch of folk. some of her lyrics are so random tho lol "like a priest with a pornographic watch" WHAT?!?!