The Hissing Of Summer Lawns

A really strange album for me. On lots of songs there were things I really like or drew me in. But then something would happen that felt like something that would happen in an snl sketch with weird singers. Ultimately I didn't like this much but it's probably the album I disliked with the most random moments I loved.

- Album not on Spotify anymore - listened to it on YouTube - pretty chill - remind me of Sims music (minus the singing) - 3/5?

All of Joni's albums belong in the top 1001. The Hissing of Summer Lawns isn't my favorite of hers but I definitely pull it out once in a while.

She has an interesting voice.

Relaxing back round music for me, but that's about it. Nice female vocals and chill 2.2

9/10. Glad to get a great album for number 1001, and one that I hadn't listened to yet, despite hearing it was really good after listening to some of the other Joni Mitchell album on the list. Definitely something I want to return to.

Really good, sadly not on Spotify. 8/10

If Steely Dan had a female vocalist. I don't know if it's as instrumentally dense and refined as a Steely Dan album, but it still feels just as uplifting and breezy. Joni just absolutely soars over these cool soft jazz rock instrumentals with her beautiful voice. In France They Kiss on Main Street is an excellent opener, and does a good job of setting the tone for the rest of the album. And I think every song tries something different to innovate slightly on the sound the album is going for. For example, the Centerpiece section of the 8th track with the piano sounds amazing. The only song I don't enjoy is The Jungle Line. Purely because it leans so far into the left-field, and is very out there compared to the rest of the album. Rating: 7/10

Well it’s Joni Mitchell. Was not a fan, still not a fan. Stories are interesting but I can’t get past the tone and rythme of her singing.

Good album. Musically, it's brilliant. There were a couple of songs that I will go back to, and I've saved the album in my YT music Playlist. Its still not something that stood out to me and made me go crazy, but it's nice to listen to while you're driving or jogging etc. I appreciate the musicianship of Joni here, and her vocals. They're brilliantly composed and performed songs.

Happy to have a 4th Joni Mitchell album on the list, even though she's so wonderfully ethical her music isn't on Spotify! Annoying to listen on YouTube music with my screen on the whole time, but predictably great Joni Mitchell!

A beautiful, sometimes ethereal folk record following Court & Sparks on her trend of combining rock and jazz. Songwriting is top notch as always. Heavily utilizes synths and backtracking to create shocking effects that often works and sometimes misses the mark, but it's never bad. Favorites: Jungle Line, Edith and the Kingpin, Hissing of Summer Lawns, Harry's House

Great voice, easy listen but it gets boring over time

вайб: сидеть на летней веранде с девушкой

С Джони Митчелл у нас сложная история взаимоотношений. С первого взгляда я её невзлюбил. Как выяснилось - не я один такой. И вообще это больше музыка для музыкантов, как мы выяснили. Но в этот раз, пошло лучше. Какие-то эмоции от всего этого остались, от этих простых женских историй. Прям вайб фильмов Греты Гервиг, я бы сказал.

Muito bom, um clássico!

Great voice. Great artist. This was too one tone for me to get very excited about though. 3/5

Enjoyed it more than the other Joni Mitchell album. More jazzy, more dynamics. Overall okay.

Only got to listen to a few of the songs since it's not on Spotify but I always love her stuff.

First half is good. The 2nd half gets more boring and less good. Great voice but there needs to be more than just that.

good length 3.5

Decently enjoyable

I always feel guilty that I'm not into these legendary singer-songwriters. Before undertaking this challenge, I would have assumed I'd love this type of thing. My feelings can be summed up the same way as usual: it's not bad, I just don't like it.

Not bad but boring.

Not bad, but did nothing for me. 2.5/5

Vraiment un bon album de Joni Mitchell. super artiste ! Certains n'aiment pas le arrangemetns musicaux sur cette album. J'ai trouvé ca vraiment bien, mais c,est toujours la voix et les paroles de Joni mitchell qui se démarque. 5

Nunca he podido entrar con Joni Mitchell. Me apena, porque me cae bien y se nota que es talentosa y muy inteligente. Hay talento en su música y en sus letras, pero no me llega.

Pretty good Joni. Didn't click as much as "Blue" did, but it was still an enjoyable experience. Now put your music back on Spotify, because I feel like a dirty peasant when I have to listen to music on Youtube.

There are better Mitchell records out there.

I've never really got on with Joni's warblings. She tries to say too much, rather than keep the message simple. I struggle to keep up, tbh. The star of the show is Max Bennett with his effortless bass playing. Lose the vocals and you've got a half decent album. Harsh, but true.

The authors of this book do not understand how to select records for Canada. Like, yeah, Joni is a big deal. But you already have Blue in the mix. This is nowhere near as noteworthy. Sorry, but this shouldn’t be an inclusion, the spot should have gone to another worthy act from The Great White North. I’ll say it again and again until this list gets some goddamn Tragically Hip!!

Not a Joni album I know, and none of the songs are familiar. Really loved the jazz vibe and the lyrics and music as interesting as ever. Not sure it quite has enough to get to the four stars but I think this is an album I will listen to again so it might just tip over.

I didn't know what to expect, I knew the name Joni Mitchell and about her, but never actually listened to any of her music. Pleasantly surprised by the album, but not really my thing. 3/5

It was ok. Joni Mitchell is a national treasure. My favourites are very earliest stuff.

The fact that this isn’t on Spotify is tragic plz add it back Joni

9/10, really loved this one

This is absolutely more deserving of the 4 stars I am giving it. It’s just not an album I’m going to listen to play often, if at all again. But objectively, she is a genius.

Not available on Spotify so I couldn't listen to this one.

I think this is the 4th Joni Mitchell album and frankly I do not understand why she has this much material on this list. Is any of it truly groundbreaking or deserving? It’s weird post hippie folk

great

Amazing!

joni mitchell removed her albums from spotify. i cannot be FUCKED to listen to it via youtube. consider this a fuck you to joni mitchell.

Overall, this album was ok. I'd give it another listen. This is the second Joni Mitchell album that I've gotten, and I loved the first one a lot more than this one. I think she is a very talented singer-songwriter.

Fuck she's good hey. Harry's House/Centrepiece is an incredible song. Fond memories of her voice accompanying me and Alexander on a drive through the Blue Mountains while visiting Charlotte. Double J were doing a deep dive on Blue.

There's little if anything new on the Hissing surface, and that dials the focus right to where it needs to be. There are plenty of places for familiar Mitchellian phrasing, including the bridge two-parter that works as the album-in-miniature. Happily not totally, though: Most tracks seem to be doing something a little bit outside while returning to the timeless voice in the end. Even the end end.

Pleasant

I know people really love Joni Mitchell, and there is a lot of brilliance here, for sure. But it's just not my personal favorite.

This does feel like a hot summer in album format. Really enjoyed the variety of heartfelt, soulful, bluesy, upbeat, downbeat... great.

Pretty good, I never really knew Joni Mitchell did more produced work. For some reason I always thought she was just an acoustic guitar and singing kind of act.

Love her.

I really enjoyed this album. It showed Joni Mitchell’s range and talent, and I liked the experimental elements. I was blown away by the last track.

Folk. Un poco aburrido.

badass album. wish it was on spotify

Very nice indeed

Sounds good

The Hissing Of Summer Lawns sees Joni Mitchell lean more into the Steely Dan inspired jazzy pop-rock without ever abandoning her playful vocal melodies. I am not a huge fan of the instrumentation, but this doesn't matter a lot, since Mitchell's lyrics and vocals are still at the center of everything. And with such a strong core, it's difficult to do anything but let the poetry wash over you.

Somewhere between 1974-1975 Joni Mitchell apparently got her hands on a Moog. Even though The Hissing Of Summer Lawns is not as strong as some of her previous efforts, it’s still a record that would easily be considered the best album in the discography of nearly every other songwriter. Also, is this the birthplace of Björk?

too old timey and slow

Get the hell off my lawn Joni

My third Joni of the challenge, only one left... It's nothing atrocious about her music, it's just boring as hell. She still deserves a 3 from me, but these are stars of influence in the music universe, not for my appreciation.

The leader of jazz-folk is at the top here with an album rich in textures, artsy tricks and arrangements. Very uplifting overall. Loved it.

I love the warm jazziness and the fearless wandering of this album. Obviously lots to unpack, will require more listens and I have a feeling it won't get old.

This is my favorite Joni album, largely due to the curve ball that is "The Jungle Line." Nothing sounds quite like that song, it's both primitive and futuristic at once. The only thing I can think of that's even comes close would be by Bjork, who came about 20 years later. It goes to show you how Joni is far from simply being just some folky singer songwriter. On the rest of the record it's like she's fronting Steely Dan, seamlessly blending genres till you don't know how to classify it. Is it jazz? Is it rock? Is it folk? I don't know... but I know I like it. She even drew the cover for God's sake! A total artist.

In general it's a nice comfy feeling, but beyond that it passes over me. The flyover was nice though.

Not on spotify

Excellent, not an album of Mitchell's I was familiar with before. Typical of experiments of its era the synth sounds can come off a little basic, though at the time I'm sure it was quite avant-garde.

joni mitchell cannot ever be a bad listen. her voice has such a light, pleasant quality to it, which sure makes for easy listening. she uses jazz for the most part but combines it with pop and rock, which makes for that smooth listen. the second song on the hissing of summer lawns, "the jungle line", is the exception--her voice by itself is lovely, but the discordant sounds here are interesting yet jarring. i'm not mad about it! i definitely noticed the emphasis on women's perspectives. i'm sure it's due to mitchell writing almost the entire album, but i know she chooses her themes carefully. the world was changing in the mid-seventies when this was released, but not enough that her emphasis choice wasn't purposeful. she describes a southern belle's persistence despite difficulties, a woman's decision to stay with an unloving husband, the strength of all women.

I was surprised just how different this album was from the previous Joni album I received on this project. This was definitely unique, and a very interesting blend of singer-songwriter and jazz stylings. Again, Joni comes through with outstanding songwriting, each song playing like nothing less than a sung poem. Not my favorite Joni Mitchell album that I’ve heard, but it was nice, nonetheless!

I liked it a lot more than I remembered liking it. Still not a very top tier Joni for me, I like at least 4 other albums more, but much better than I had remembered. 3.5/5 rounded up.

New discovery for me. Familiar with other Joni, but not this one. A little more adventurous and stylistic, which I appreciated. And the way she wraps her voice around all the instrumentation is top notch as always. 4/5

Complex musical settings for her lyrical brilliance. To a certain extent, it feels like she is fully an artist for the first time.

Nice background music. When I listened intently, she seems like a very good storyteller. I liked the use of percussion in 'The Jungle Line'. 3 / 5 stars.

1.5

Enjoyable but boring

Joni does it again - her folky albums are lovely and Blue is still my favourite, but her more experimental and jazz inspired ones are just so interesting, and her voice and the melodies she writes fits this style so well. The first two songs were particular highlights along with Harry’s House/Centrepiece but the whole thing was delightful really

I like this album best when I hear Joni do her Steely Dan impersonation (like the title track). But goddamn this music composition is so DENSE - it definitely warrants a slow burn before I ultimately judge it. For now…

She can sing but my God the boredom...

Didn't click with me.

Another excellent album from Joni Mitchell, although I find the experience bogged down by ads (I do respect her stance on Joe Rogan, but why would Spotify keep someone who says misinformation about COVID over two of the greatest artists of the 70’s, the other being Neil Young). Her lyrics are amazing, as always. One song that really grabbed me instrumentally is the proto-electronic ‘The Jungle Line’ - it just stands out from a lot of other things coming out in the mid-70’s. This challenge is helping me realize Joni Mitchell’s greatness, both from this album and C&S, so 5.

Not available in my country

Like a Paul Simon record but with wonderful female vocals from the legendary Joni Mitchell

Second Jodi Mitchell album in a week of listening, and after listening to both, I can see why she's rated so highly

Never quite got the Joni hype even if blue is a classic, only thought the boho dance was any good rest was pretty shit.

Experimental, progressive, jazzy Joni. Lots of high points though a couple of misses too.

Not bad, but shit in places.

Good jazz 70s sound

Dies ist eine schöne Platte. Von einer Musikerin, die viele gute Platten gemacht hat.

its good

Spell "expired"

It's good. Towards the end it gets a little boring. Favorite song: the jungle line

I like the band, I could take or leave Joni.

2 in a row is a bit much

I'm struggling with this. I don't remember hating Joni Mitchell, but this entire album felt like the soundtrack to the most boring scenes in 70s cinemas (and I love 70s cinema, but I also remember the boring scenes). I'm rarely surprised by this project, but it's normally a delightful surprise with a great funk album I hadn't heard for some reason. This surprised me because I thought it would be good, and it just wasn't.

Another album by Joni Mitchell and surprisingly the same reception on my end - Joni is a great singer and writer, but the style in which she creates music is not my favourite. It's hard for me to enjoy those small, cheerful melodies, which in result makes it harder to focus on the storytelling part of music. But still, I'm sure there is going to be more albums by Mitchell on this list in the future.

This might be blasphemy but I think this is a boring album. I liked the jazzy parts and the various instrumentals like synthesizers. The songs are a snoozefest and left me fidgety. It was hard to concentrate on the album.

Cool mix of folk and jazz

Joni goes Jazz! At least that's what it felt like. There was still a folksy air to the entire thing but songs like Harry's House/ Centerpiece were clearly jazz inspired. Always enjoy listening to Joni and this was a good one to pass the time at work.

Damn, Joni does it again. I've heard tale of this album, and I think another one as well, as Joni's departure into weird jazz stuff. I can hear that, she's definitely leaning into the free-associative corner of her style, but some of it just seems like really great avant-garde alternative singer-songwriter stuff, the kind of music that would even fit in in today's landscape. Quite impressive to be honest. Lots of cool stuff going on here, most of all what's stuck in my head is sudden, gritty production that appears on tracks like "the Jungle Line," or the layered vocals on "Shadows and Light," damn that sounds heavenly. There's just so much surprise to this one. I'm obviously biased because I just think Joni Mitchell is the bee's knees, but this is a fantastic album, definitely deserves a place here. Favorite tracks: In France They Kiss on Main Street, the Jungle Line, Don't Interrupt the Sorrow, the Hissing of Summer Lawns, the Boho Dance, Sweet Bird, Shadows and Light. Album art: Fittingly abstract, or avant-garde, or whatever you want to call it. Some strange figures transporting a snake? I like this one a lot, there's intrigue. 4.5/5

I just can't get into Joni Mitchell.... It seems nice and maybe if I was exposed to it when it came out I'd feel differently.... 3/5

Joni is such a great writer. But she's kind of trash as a performer. Not that she has a bad voice, mind you. She just... doesn't understand the concept of a melody. She just warbles her poems into a mic and calls it done. I want these lyrics separated from the music. Just get rid of the music. Don't try to sing it, Joni. Just READ me your beautiful words. Trying to mate the poetry to... whatever experimental nonsense this is... well, it's a bad experience. Really unenjoyable to listen to. Which, again, is a bloody shame because the words themselves are truly excellent.

A predominantly jazz-rock album with elements of folk. I like the experimentation with synthesizer effects on some songs. Mitchell’s voice is soft and relaxed. The piano break during the middle of “Harry’s House” is fire! Favorite songs: In France They Kiss on Main Street, The Jungle Line, Don’t Interrupt the Sorrow, Harry’s House, and Shadows and Light.

I am indifferent

I'm just coming to accept that singer-songwriters aren't really my thing. This is decent enough. I dig her voice and there are some solid lyrics but it doesn't really evoke much strong feeling in me unfortunately.

Background music that never makes it to the foreground

Not horrible per se but not my kind of music. 2.5

I liked "Jungle Line" because it sounded like Bjork (I only sometimes like Bjork). All else was fairly unenjoyable and not repeatable.

A really nice, pleasant jazz pop/folk/experimental record.

Ethereal

Ljúf og notaleg Joni. Mæli með.

Pretty varied within her genre while definitely, definitely sounding like Joni Mitchell. Favorites were Harry's House/Centerpiece and Don't Interrupt the Sorrow.

The best JM album we have listened to yet. Maybe it was closer to the bridge from her singer songerwriter days to her more jazzy days. 3.5/5

can't believe how much i enjoy Joni

Musically I dig it, I've just never been a fan of Joni Mitchell's voice. Nothing against her, I think she's wildly talented but it's a personal hangup that will always prevent me from truly appreciating her

i hate joni Mitchell

Couldn't find it to listen

I'm a Joni Mitchell fan but never ventured much farther than Blue. This is more experimental but truly excellent. Best song Edith and the Kingpin

A beautiful album with Mitchell trying new forms with some success. When you’re this good a songwriter you can do as you please. Lyrical, beautiful and if it doesn’t quite hit the heights of Blue or Court & Spark, look who Joni is up against - Joni Freaking Mitchell.

I thought this was pretty good! There was a fairly interesting mix of elements and inspiration to this folk-driven album, from some jazzy notes, to some more bossa nova-esque rhythms. A few of these songs got a bit boring and got tuned out, and I don't think this'd be one for my regular listening sessions by any means. But it suited the mood quite well for a Sunday evening. Favourite: In France They Kiss On Main Street

so amazing. I live and die for Joni Mitchell

A classic

Beautiful voice, enjoyed the listen. Nothing drew me into the songs, but her singing is fantastic

Hard to put my finger on what is so good about this era of popular folk music, but the Joni Mitchell and Paul Simon records on this list have been so damn good! Maybe it's not this era necessarily, and more Joni Mitchell's strength as a song writer, but there's something about this record sonically that just makes it so easy to place in pop music chronology. Great record, will definitely listen again, and most likely seek out a physical copy at some point.

Another good Joni Mitchell album. 4/5

More Joni! Pretty good stuff, but it’s not as impressive as the other albums of hers we’ve covered so far IMO B

I was underwhelmed with this.

The voice is great. The music a bit too MOR and soft jazz.

I really enjoyed this album, but it's such a pain that she removed all her albums from Spotify and that definitely coloured my view of the album. I liked the jazz more than her follow-up album (Hejira).

Again I struggle with a Joni Mitchell album I think it’s the way she runs away from melody in her singing that does it

Not on spotify, automatic 1

Not on spotify

Joni has a great voice, and excellent song writing. Overall decent album

I love Joni Mitchell

5.0 + Props to Prince for promoting this stunning gem of a record. Mitchell sounds so coolly in command singing jazzy turns of phrase. Instrumentally, the album is packed with nuggets. The interplay of distorted drums and growly bass on “The Jungle Line”, along with Mitchell’s lines of coffeehouse poetry, are a true highlight on a record filled with stunning moments.

Joni Mitchell's smooth voice leads to an easy listen as record settles into an easy cadence flitting from tone and depth with each track. That being said, there isn't anyone iconic piece instead we are left with a perfectly fine album, just lacking in any pizazz.

Much respect to Joni Mitchell

Notes - Joni mitchell’s 7th album - Jazz-rock folk album - Ive never really listened to Joni mitchell other than her big hits - Definitely someone that I’ve missed in my musical education - Her lyrics and singing just feel effortless - Totally relaxed and natural, like she’s telling you a story and just so happens to be singing really incredibly at the same time - This album sounds and feels like nostalgia for a time I wasn’t alive in - Its “jazz” but only enough to add an extra dimension to the instrumentals Fav - Edith and the kingpin - Love the story of this song Least fav - Sweet bird - Good song, goes on a bit long 5/5 - I NEED to listen to more joni mitchell

Another boring folk record, but this one is not only boring, but beautiful also

We've had two of Joni's albums already, and I disliked them both. I don't see that changing with album #3, so this is officially the first album I'm skipping altogether. I'll give her two stars because apparently there are people out there who know what they're talking about who think she's great. Different strokes, I guess...

Slightly better than the last Joni Mitchell album but boring overall. Sounds like generic elevator music played while you wait at the dentist office...and your dentist should've retired 30 years ago & the paint is chipping off the walls. Joni Mitchell is not for me.

No more Joni Mitchell please.

No he podido escuchar el album en Spotify

Joni continues to demonstrate what a remarkable musician and contributor to music she was in the 20th century. I love the way she finds such unique ways to work her signature singing style into and style of composition. No standout song or single but just a great album of music.

Enjoyable album without any standout songs but an overall nice atmosphere, created by Joni's voice and the Jazz instruments

I have a lot of respect for Joni Mitchell. Her lyricism, the craft of her songwriting, her beautiful and unique voice. The problem is I just don't much enjoy listening to her records. Cout & Spark and Blue are generally enjoyable even Ladies of the Canyon has pop stylings that I enjoy. The only song on Hissing of Summer Lawns that I am familiar with is In France They Kiss On Main Street, and its good but it starts her turn to more jazzy song structures and away from tradional pop song structures. Is it a bad thing.? No Not at all, it just makes the songs less accessible. IThey require more effort to allow them to get into my soul. The lyrics are obviously well crafted and intricate and poetic, but the arrangements keep me at arms length - The Jungle Line is a perfect example. So of course I respect this album and if I allowed it to dig deeper into my concsiousness I might even grow to love it. But that would require many listens and frankly I don't see that happening. 3.5 stars

New Artist! Followed! Next listening to “Hejira” 4/5

I guess Joni felt that by '75 she had done all she could with folk and started moving in the direction of jazz and "world". The first song gets your attention. The second, “Jungle Line” is a bit cheesy, but adventurous, using drum sampling and Moog to create a sound way ahead of its time. Also, I like "Harry's House/Centerpiece" with its midstream about-face into a jazz standard. The rest doesn’t really do much for me, though I expect the lyrics are great.

Well this was a pleasant surprise. It seems that Joni has moderated her annoying vocal style here and the jazz accompaniment alongside is very nice. and the record is also superbly produced. Edith and the Kingpin is as smooth as silk and would be perfect background music on a lazy Sunday afternoon by a lake. The best song on the album is the title track IMO featuring a languorous and dreamy chorus. Harry's House is also lovely.

Beautiful album with some amazing songs.

Not heard this one. Cool and jazzy underpinning to Joni. Like it a lot on first listen. Going to be a favourite.

Not on Spotify, not going looking

Such a strange and interesting record. Some really weird stuff with the drum loops and synths. Some of it sounds so ahead of its time and some of it sounds so 70’s. Seems to be one of her more experimental records and kind of transitional in style. Kind of enigmatic for me . I really enjoyed listening to the album and there’s some really great stuff on here, but it didn’t move me emotionally like some of her others. Tough one for me to rate. 4

I think I actually liked this one more than hejira. The songwriting I thought was a little more interesting, and I like that there’s more singing and less of the spoken word stuff. Still not a huge fan of her lyricism. Apparently the jungle line is the first commercially released song with samples used.

I found this incredibly boring

I struggle with Joni Mitchell. I know she's widely regarded as a great song writer, but to me she sounds like someone who is singing ad libitium a letter to ex boyfriends. It doesn't work for me. I feel like I need to have a cup of hot tea and depression to listen to her.

Needs another listen.

Joni mitchell :D

The Joni Mitchell hate on this website is embarrassing.

Ikke tilgjengelig på Spotify.. Blue er favoritt så gir 4 *

Joni Mitchell is has such a lovely voice. I had never heard this album for but I really liked it

føler eg burde like joni mitchell men har aldri heilt forstått greia

Have it. One of her best albums.

Much more interesting than Blue. Title cut, “Shadows and Light,” and “Edith and the Kingpin” all work well. It’s safe to say that one prefers the more observant and jazzier Joni to the outwardly emotional Joni.

Not on Spotify.

I've never delved into much of Joni Mitchell's stuff before, I am just familiar with her hits, so going into listening to this album, I didn't know what to expect because I knew none of the songs on the record. I don't know how to categorize this style of music. It is kind of jazzy/folky. Joni has a very unique voice that I didn't much care for at first, but it grew on me as time went on. Upon the first listen to this album, I didn't much care for it, however listening a second time, I grew to like it more. I still don't love it, but I can understand the appeal in certain settings. Even on the first time listening I did like the music. Joni had some experimentation with moog synths and piano, as well as a nice coffeehouse acoustic feel. Something I found odd on The Jungle Line, was the inclusion of an almost 8 bit sound (sounds like the noise heard in 1980s Super Mario Bros on NES when you kill Bowser) throughout the song. That song, however, also featured Drummers of Burundi, which was revolutionary at the time (apparently worldbeat being included in pop music became trendy in the 80s) and sounded great. What took me a while to grasp was Joni's lyrics. She is, for sure, a poet, but one of those poets who have really obscure poems that hipsters like to sit in coffee shops and think about for hours on end trying to make sense of them. It took me two album listens to appreciate what she was saying, and I still don't really know, but some lyrics are so weird that they stood out to me such as: In the song Don't Interrupt the Sorrow, she says "God goes up the chimney like childhood Santa Claus" In the song The Hissing of Summer Lawns she says "he gave her a room full of Chippendale that no one sits in" In the song The Boho Dance she says "like a priest with a pornographic watch, looking and longing on the sly" No idea what any of that means, but the lyrics are neat. I may listen to this album again, but it isn't something I would pull up as a favourite. Favourite songs: Harry's House/Centerpiece (Centerpiece is a fantastic little jazz number), The Boho Dance, Edith and the Kingpin, The Jungle Line Least favourite song: Shadows and Light 3/5

This album was fine

Nice, did not know what to expect

Nice relaxed music.

Pretty cool. I liked the last song,

Unique don’t love her voice

Thought I might be a Joni Mitchell fan. I am definitely not.

I still prefer the more folkish albums of Joni's. This one is pretty good though.

Le problème récurrent avec les albums de Joni Mitchell, c'est qu'on est toujours très tenté de cliquer sur les threads horreur de notre ami Squeezie, recommandées à la droite de notre écran. Il faut pourtant tenir.

C'était plutôt pas mal, mais j'ai du mal avec les choix d'enchainements de chansons. Joni Mitchell nous propose en effet plusieurs sons acoustiques des plus agréables, constamment entrecoupés de promotions pour la dernière bière à la mode ou encore la dernière marque de dentifrice. Ceci rend l'écoute des plus désagréables, et se doit d'être sanctionné.

Incredible. the unique vocal style of Joni mixes with meladolic instrumentation to create an otherworldly tone, when more bass-ey instruments on "The Jungle Line" are used it really succeeds in disrupting this and making you feel an uneasyness underneath. Similar sounding country for the most part to some of crosby stills and nash which makes the use of jazz piano stand out being an older musical style adds to the theme of nostalgic longing in the song that features it. Fav song: Harry's House/Centerpiece Least fav song: The whole album flows so well i cannot pick one

Unable to listen as Joni removed all her music from Spotify. I'll take a guess on the rating based on my knowledge of her other albums.

The jungle line is echt een vet nummer. Komt dit uit 1975? Voor de rest niet zo boeiend.

A pleasant surprise. I have honestly no experience with Joni Mitchell so this was a first experience for me. I thought there was a ton of originality, a good vibe, and a cool sound. I'll be listening to some of the songs off this again for sure. The only reason I knock it down a star is because sometimes I feel like she tried to do a bit too much with the lyrics. This isn't a huge deal but was a bit distracting on what was an otherwise very pleasant listen.

Possibly best Joni Mitchell album I have heard?

Don't worry Joni, I'll get you one day, if only for my parents. I'm trying...

Yup. Thoroughly enjoyed this.

Musings on suburbia with her usual lyrical dexterity and folksy touch. There’s some excellent layering of vocals here too.

This was very pleasant. Having not reviewed the track listings there were a couple of times I thought she was going to break into Big Yellow Taxi. Also, there were a few instances were I detected some politicising in the lyrics but because it was so pleasant you almost don’t even realise!

None of the songs stuck out, but it was nice to listen to.

None of the songs were absolute stand outs, but all good

I enjoyed this, nice and folky and she has a very pretty voice.

The Jungle Line and Harry's House / Centrepiece are 5-star songs and I can see the rationale for including this album on the list. I do not care too much about the other songs but overall like the album much better than Blue.

There are several Joni Mitchell albums I would prefer over this one, but The Hissing of Summer Lawns is still very, very good. The overall atmosphere is just very pleasant, and I like the jazziness that will be further developed on Hejira and Don Juan, probably my favourite albums from her.

This has a certain beauty.

I'm not sure what to make of this one. I like Joni Mitchell's voice, and I get the feeling that this is somewhat of a proto-"Graceland", where she is incorporating the things Paul Simon later used. But I still think Paul Simon did better. The lyrics were hard to fathom as well, but I think that has always been the way for Joni. You can't have gotten all those accolades without those lyrics meaning something. Still, I think of her more like Bob Dylan in that I like when others do her music (i.e. "Woodstock"). Anyway, this just didn't click for me, and I'm not sure why. Maybe I need to listen to it again or twice more...

Joni Mitchell's style is just so strange. Her lyrics are of course not throwaway but they are also real head-scratchers. Too smart for the rest of us? I got about halfway through the album and was wondering why this album was on the list. Then I restarted it and The Jungle Line really caught my attention - first for the African beat intro and then all the jazz sounds. In retrospect it is an awesome song. And it made me realize she really took some risks, with the jazz arrangements rivalling some of the free jazz or jazz fusion that I've been learning about from this list. Still, In France They Kiss on the Main Street was the only other song that really stuck with me. The album still felt a bit too strange to me.

Not bad

Although I appreciate Joni Mitchell as a singer and composer, this album wasn't of my liking. It was not bad, it was just extremely boring and forgettable. I don't remember any song title or even a single note, and despite being only a bit shorter than 40 minutes, I was wishing for it to end since at least the third song. Not for me, sorry

She's a good songwriter. I would have to listen to it again to give it a fair go

some light background music

Never been much of a fan of Joni Mitchell. She's kind of meh. Pretty voice, some good lyrics but her singing style is yawnsome at best and irritating at worst.

Joni Mitchell has never been someone I've listened to. Generally, her music does not draw me in. Her voice is absolutely stunning, though

First album that I couldn't listen to on Spotify (thanks Joe Rogan).

This is an incredibly expansive album. Joni Mitchell employs various genres, instruments, and rhythms to create a kaleidoscope of sounds that remains coherent. She was beginning to explore sounds outside folk, and incorporated a fair amount of jazz into what would turn out to be an avant garde masterpiece. The back half of the album in particular resonated with me. I am fairly new to Joni Mitchell but I am already firmly convinced of her genius.

Not great - too hippy

Arty and different I liked this.

not mine :( 2\5

I hate joe Rogan as much as the next guy but Joni’s music not being on Spotify is a pain in the ass. Plus it wasn’t even that great of an album

Not on streaming

Listened Before? N This was a very sleepy album. Slow and mellow. I doubt I'll listen to it again, just because nothing really stood out to me. Added to Library? N

As usual her voice is a massive barrier for me. Avoids a 1 as the 2nd track with the synth was unexpectedly good

I cannot seem to get into Joni's music. I think it's partially due to here nonchalant delivery which doesn't give much emotion to the songs. I liked the jazz influences incorporated into this record but still not great imo. 5/10

p344. 1975. 3 stars The epitome of 70's singer-songwriter albums. Great voice, sharp lyrics, all sorts of things going on here - burundi beat, jazz, West Coast AOR. Not to everyone's taste, and probably not as good as Blue. 1 star deducted for dated production - dig that electric piano baby! - and some tracks outstay their welcome.

Wistful and melancholic

Feels like the first perfect day of summer. Jazz, folk, beautiful poetic lyrics. This might be my favourite from Joni Mitchell.

Wat een saai wijf, die Joni!

Prachtige stem, maar verder vond ik het niet zo spectaculair

Niet wéér Joni. Die vorige plaat was ook echt stukken beter. Het is echt allemaal meer van hetzelfde en niet zo boeiend.

I've never been particularly into Joni Mitchell but damn if this isn't one of the prettiest albums I've ever heard.

Meh, en innostunut.

Ei ihan tää levy uponnu mun makuun

Not on Spotify - Joe Rogan still sucks! All the songs are pretty similar, and not in a good way. She can really sing, and the lyrics are good, but it didn't quite grab me. Very enjoyable, but not especially memorable

awesome album and super impressive for 1975 The Jungle Line sounds like if Tyler, The Creator produced the beat for a Björk song, and again to make a song like that in 1975 is extremely impressive overall, I love Joni Mitchell’s discography and this album is one of my favorites of hers, 10/10

Definitely some good tracks on there, but also some tracks where I felt either too dumb or too sober or too young to appreciate/understand.

Pretty good

Good album, enjoyed it a lot more than I was expecting. Very different vibe from Blue, more varied instrumentals and the lyrics are quite nice. Particularly liked Don't Interrupt the Sorrow.

Nope. Joni wrote some great songs, but her albums drag. This one manages to combine dull with pretentious. What is it with this vocal delivery? Is she trying to demonstrate how clever and poetic her vocals are? The Jungle Line doesn't deserve to be on this album, it's much too good. Saves the album from a one star.

I kinda only knew Joni Mitchell from that one hit (Taxi) and the Prince cover, but I'm very glad I finally fully listened to some more of her music. The album is an amazing combination of folk and jazz.

She does thing weird thing where she doesn't resolve the harmony on the note where you'd expect it to resolve. Sounds like a deceptive cadence, it's experimental and I don't like it. At it wasn't on Spotify so minus 1 star. Favorite song - The hissing of Summer Lawns

I feel like my high school English teachers would love this album. However, I, a dum-dum, had to listen to tracks multiple times and read along with the lyrics to figure out what the heck Joni was talking about. Good Panera Bread type beats tho

I thought I was going to be able to handle about 10 seconds per song but made it thru whole album. Actually had some groove here and there. Thought it would be acoustic guitar with that Muppet voice. I'll have to give her more consideration going forward

Fine 70's hippie folk. Pleasant listening, wouldn't mind if it came on again, but wouldn't likely search for it.

If I was being sung to sleep sure. Did not enjoy.

All of these tracks were new to me, but Joni Mitchell's clear and strong voice was shone through on each track. The album is good, but none of the tracks really stood out to me enough to call me back to the album for a second listen.

mjög kosy plata mjög nice að hlusta á i like it a lot

Boring not necessarily bad

If y'ain't on Spotify, y'ain't real. Exist to get a rating lmao

A happy Joni Mitchel that I din't know! Loved it! Melhor música: The Jungle Line e Shades of Scarlet Conquering

I did not care for it. The songs were not that good. The lyrics were not that good. I made it through it.

some good instrumentals in several tracks, not bad vocal, even kinda interesting and unusual, but damn, it lacks something or there is too much of this avant-garde, I was waiting til the end at some point. Didn't enjoy it but it wasn't bad music, so I think 2 is far enough

Beautiful

As a Canadian, I'm contractually obligated to like Joni Mitchell and Neil Young. Honestly though this is some 70s junk. She can write a good song like nobody's business but it just doesn't come across in these arrangements and production. Prefer the stripped back vocals and guitars, but can't please everyone.

Nice.

Jazz/prog folk. It’s just not really my thing

dear god, do i hate joni mitchell. the synth on shadows and light was cool, i guess.

The jungle line rubs me the wrong way, and with it being song #2, put me in a bad mood. She's a heck of a songwriter, and most of the music is beautiful. But overall, something that I'd most likely not put into the rotation.

After just listening to Tori Amos, I don't feel that Joni Mitchell carries the same passion... it's feels more like an aloof observer, with a very samey feel throughout the album. It is well written, but doesn't capture my interest very well.

Really liked it. Eclectic and interesting.

So dull.

This Joni Mitchell album has way too much Joni Mitchell in it. Less Joni please. I liked a lot of the music and was even surprised by a couple of songs, but less Joni would have made all of them better.

This would have been better as a double album: one LP for just the music and one for the singing

Nothing standout here, an entire album of 'this is absolutely fine' but not a single track that I'd call actively interesting or engaging.

It was really pleasant listening, but very samey, could've been on a very indie advert.

I was well and truly bored. My lowest rating yet.

I wish i could go half stars cuz this is a 2.5 which is right in the middle. Not good or bad, white lady folksy shit just not my jam.

This is my first time really listening to Joni but it was pretty good! I don’t see myself revisiting it though.

I'm bored!! I'm so bored!!! Yawnnnnnnnnnnnnn!!!

Well it's Joni Mitchell so as a Canadian I am required to have mad respect for her, but do I enjoy her music? Some of it! Like this album ... I like the first song; In France they Kiss on Main Street, the 4th and 5th songs; Don't Interrupt the Sorrow and Shades of Scarlet Conquering. Harry's House / Centerpiece is a good song that works for me on many levels, the jazzy motifs and bluesy vocal. The title track isn't bad. The rest is eclectic sounding but ultimately does not connect with me. 3.5 🌟

1975. In France They Miss on Main Street, Edith and the Kingpin, The Hissing of Summer Lawns

As always Mitchell's vox soar and swoop all over this LP, evoking a range of emotions and reeling the listener in with its tones. However, the orchestration and arrangement here are a bit too meandering to gel together as an artistic whole - this album nearly sells the essence of floating across Central Park on a lazy day, but gets caught up in one too many refrains and jazz licks to really land the concept.

Man this is boring. Once again, this reminds me of the music I would hear on the after-school bus, an experience that I hated

Nah

I was sort of dreading this after her more folksy albums, but it's kind of perfect. The sort of thing Air were trying to do, minus the tongue-in-cheekness.

I'm not too familiar with Joni Mitchell's music, so I wasn't sure what to expect going into this. To be honest, I didn't find myself enjoying it all that much. There are some really nice moments throughout, but as a whole I don't care for it. I could see something like this growing on me over time, but right now I feel a bit indifferent towards it.

Disappointing.

Didn't click with this one. Weak melodies. 5/10

Good album. I rated the previous Joni Mitchell album 3 stars with the only criticism that the songs don't really feel like they're going anywhere. This one seems a bit more mature musically. The poppy jazz instrumentation was a great background for Mitchell's beautifully soothing voice. I liked it.

racist piece of shit

Not for me.

I am #always #available for some Joni

Started out with a pretty low opinion of it, but really warmed up as the album progressed. By the end, I was in the groove. This genre is really not for me, but I found that I really dig Joni's voice. Plus, this kind of music is so incredibly evocative of a specific time and place. I feel like I'm wandering around New York City on an autumn day in the mid-70s. So, again, my 3 star review does not capture my true feelings of the album. I respect the artistry and the singular vision enough to give it a 4, but my enjoyment was probably closer to a 2.

Great voice. Interesting lyrics. Music didn’t do it for me.

Not my favorite. Hard to explain but it doesn't really sound like she's singing songs. It's more like she's just talking to you but melodically.

ничем не выделяется, в плане музыки интересно. в плане вокальной партии зачастую скучно, интересные аранжировки

Not heard previously. Have struggled to get into Joni Mitchell albums previously but this engaged me more. Suspect this might grow on me further/reveal more with more listens, so will add it to the rotation.

Joni Mitchell’s lyricism and voice is a talent all it’s own. The album is pretty good and enjoyable to listen to. She does a good job but none of the songs feel like strong hits that stick with you. 6.2/10

Didi not enjoy skipped most songs - Boho dance was favorite

cada vez que escucho a joni mitchell me pasa lo mismo, y es que no puedo conectar con su música sin importar que tan buena sea la canción

Folk rock: the genre I don't like that is just so influential and essential that it comprises half this book, almost as if just to annoy me personally. 2/5.

I’ll admit that I’ve never heard a Joni Mitchell album before, and I came into this album with absolutely 0 background. After giving this and her top hits a listen, I can see where she was essential in bringing modern folk/Americana to the forefront of popularity. However, I’m not sure if this was the best album to introduce me. For all the fantastic lyrics and singing on Joni’s part, the accompanying folk-jazz blend was just a little too avant-garde. The album is truly unique and by no means bad, and I can tell it’s an album with layers that will take a couple of listens to soak in.

Started strong, The Jungle Line is a funky tune. But her voice is just too sickly sweet for me

Thought it would be dull, but a lot of it was quite interesting. Jungle was trippy, I loved it. Must have been pretty crazy to listen to in '75.

not a lot going on here. Jungle Line was only standout song for me.

Beetje een saai album, weinig variatie

one of my favourite 1001-ers

Joni shifts more towards experimentation and jazz. This culminates in her fusion effort \"Hejira.\"

En pose blandet bolsjer. Meget folksy med langsomme og følende tekster. Fænger ikke helt. 3,5

Pleasant jazz-laced pop with some musical suprises

Very good. Vibey and beautiful.

Complicated!

ok

Fantastic. The vocals and lyricism are breathtaking, and closing track was one of the biggest surprises in music for me.

I just do not like Joni Mitchell.

57. Ninguém toca no menino, o menino é protegido, o menino é especial. Já há poucos pontos no mapa para eu pôr. Temos de criar novas memórias com o menino, daqui a uns anos ele não se lembra de nada. Mais vale remediar. MotA: The Hissing of Summer Lawns "Downtown / My darling dime store thief"

If you like slow music, then is is just for you.

Bra album! Bästa låtarna: In France They Kiss on Main Street Don't Interrupt the Sorrow The Hissing of Summer Lawns The Boho Dance Harry's House / Centerpiece

Nice vibes and a couple of songs i really liked

Very vintage sounding, very calm, is nice

Not my thing, I did not enjoy this album.

super cool jazzy sound, not my cup of tea but a great listen

Haven’t heard anything like it.

Again, just not my thing.

Not my cup of tea. Too slow and jazzy, maybe it's that I don't understand the context of the time the album was written. Almost fell asleep listening to it. Best: idek Worst: The whole album??

Joni Mitchell doing her usual blend of folk rock and jazz. Her lyrics will always be standouts as she has a canny ability to create songs that often feel like you're listening to a painting. It's wonderfully detailed, fascinating stuff.

I’ve heard of Joni before, other than the first song which I found good the album wasn’t to my liking just not something I would listen to 2/5

Detailed storytelling with pointed lyrics. A few cool experimental tracks. Not overly impressed with the the music.