Joni Mitchell’s “Court and Spark” At 50
Joni Mitchell’s “Court And Spark” was a big shift from the earnest Laurel Canyon songwriter to one captivated by jazz.
How “Girls” Helped Me Rediscover Joni Mitchell
Mitchell’s “Court and Spark” (1974) popped up recently on the HBO series “Girls.” Listening to it again leads to surprising finds.
Joni Mitchell’s “Hejira”: An (Arguably) Underappreciated Masterpiece
Hejira is in some sense a concept album, documenting a cross-country road trip after a tour which ended in recrimination and romantic disappointment.