Pre-Order Thread

DJSJ said:
This set, along her following 2 albums, constitute the 1st phase of her career. This is all pure folk; almost exclusively woman and guitar. I'd say this set is a very good representation of that period, the following 2 albums are a bit more poppy and hit-oriented. To answer your question; Yes these are the best 4 Joni "pure folk" albums. You can really hear her lyrics progress across these records. If I didn't have my moms old copies in good condition I'd be swiping this up. Since its a double dip now its a bit trickier.

For the record, her folk-jazz period is my favorite.
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Also, I see you're a new member and that was post number 12 for you. Welcome into the fold friend, always happy to see new and contributing members!
 
I can only speak for myself on Joni, but for years I didn't 'get" Joni Mitchell. I had to have listened to Blue as an album and other songs so many times as she fits everything I like in a musician and it didn't click. It wasn't until I sat down undistracted and gave Blue a full listen that she really clicked for me as a musician and sent me down the rabbit hole.

I agree with Joe Mac that I found Court and Spark to a more accessible record earlier on too. That might be worth going to if Blue doesn't work at first.
 
waruv said:
I can only speak for myself on Joni, but for years I didn't 'get" Joni Mitchell. I had to have listened to Blue as an album and other songs so many times as she fits everything I like in a musician and it didn't click. It wasn't until I sat down undistracted and gave Blue a full listen that she really clicked for me as a musician and sent me down the rabbit hole.

I agree with Joe Mac that I found Court and Spark to a more accessible record earlier on too. That might be worth going to if Blue doesn't work at first.
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i feel lucky that she was a favourite of my dads so I heard her before I even knew who she was but I think a bit of it is that she’s probably a little bit too clever for us all to begin with.

Despite it being folk/folk-pop it’s also that little bit off on a tangent because she has her own tunings and chords (due to the damage done to her hand by polio), she picks her own very different and distinct vocal melodies and is on another level to what most are used to as a lyricist.

I think it can completely throw people the first few times that they listen to her!
 
Joe Mac said:
i feel lucky that she was a favourite of my dads so I heard her before I even knew who she was but I think a bit of it is that she’s probably a little bit too clever for us all to begin with.

Despite it being folk/folk-pop it’s also that little bit off on a tangent because she has her own tunings and chords (due to the damage done to her hand by polio), she picks her own very different and distinct vocal melodies and is on another level to what most are used to as a lyricist.

I think it can completely throw people the first few times that they listen to her!
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Wasn’t until I saw Bob Dylan’s documentary and saw some archive footage of her performing in a casual setting that I caught a glimpse of what makes her so special. So I know I can get into her, just need to devote the time.

 
DJSJ said:
I was a frequent-ish poster on the old forums, made this account after the transition and then life got in the way. Now things are a bit more settled, it's good to be back.
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Ghost said:
Wasn’t until I saw Bob Dylan’s documentary and saw some archive footage of her performing in a casual setting that I caught a glimpse of what makes her so special. So I know I can get into her, just need to devote the time.

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Ah yes that crazy ass docu-drama!

That is a pretty special intimate performance. That song is on Hejira if you want dig more into that era of Joni.
 
Joe Mac said:
Ah yes that crazy ass docu-drama!

That is a pretty special intimate performance. That song is on Hejira if you want dig more into that era of Joni.
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Excellent watch but this performance may have been the most captivating portion of it to me honestly! I’ll give the album a go! Cheers 🍻
 
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Ghost said:
Excellent watch but this performance may have been the most captivating portion of it to me honestly! I’ll give the album a go! Cheers 🍻
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It's been a while since I've watched it but I always love seeing amazing songwriters perform in the same room. Like Bob Dylan and Gordon Lightfoot just watching in amazement. Some pretty funny stories about that party at Lightfoot's house, too.
 
Ghost said:
Is this a good place to start with Joni Mitchell? I've given Blue a couple tries but don't think I've ever been in the right headspace to fully digest what was going on so it passed without much though. Are these four quintessential Joni albums that could help me come to love her? Kind of willing to say fuck it for the package! Did the same thing with that Chet Baker boxset from Craft and now I'm hooked on his music.
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Agree with most of what's been said. I'd say Ladies of the Canyon and Blue definitely are essential listening. Court and Spark also is a fantastic album, and as has been noted, a bit more accessible, pop-y, and hit oriented--but really fantastic. Hejira moves off in a slightly different direction but is another classic. Keying into some of the lyrics on Ladies should prepare you to settle in and really pay attention to the lyrics on Blue. And if at that point it still doesn't click, might just not be for you. A lot of her stuff is catchy, but beyond that, there's so much that's special about what she's doing lyrically, musically, and with her voice, that careful attention/listening (lyrics and arrangements) really is rewarded, especially when the vinyl SQ is top-notch.

Here's one good example:


P.S. Include your fiance in these listening sessions. I bet she'll dig it too.
 
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I couldn't find this on their site and its a RSD release so maybe they took it down?
 
Made it through Ladies of the Canyon and Clouds and on Song To A Seagull now. Will most definitely be picking this up, leaving Blue for later this weekend but I’ve enjoyed the other three albums immensely. Think Clouds has been my favorite so far
 
Ghost said:
I take it back Song To A Seagull is my new fave. Fascinating that she collaborated with Mingus. Wonder how they got along lol
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Their collaboration "Mingus" is fascinating. Brilliant display of the commonality and/of their work or the universality of jazz. I believe they were working on it when he passed.
 
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