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Cat: VMP 2305. Rel: 25 Nov 24
Folk/Americana

Side 1 - Track 1. In France They Kiss On Main StreetSide 1 - Track 2. The Jungle LineSide 1 - Track 3. Edith & The KingpinSide 2 - Track 1. Don't Interupt The SorrowSide 2 - Track 2. Shades Of Scarlett ConqueringSide 3 - Track 1. The Hissing Of Summer LawnsSide 3 - Track 2. The Boho DanceSide 3 - Track 3. Harry's House/CenterpieceSide 4 - Track 1. Sweet BirdSide 4 - Track 2. Shadows & Light

The Hissing of Summer Lawns marked a turning point in Joni Mitchell's career, emerging four decades ago as a radical departure from her earlier work. While albums like Blue and Court and Spark established her as a confessional singer-songwriter, Hissing ventured into new territories, blending jazz and African influences with a more complex pop sound. The album's characters, primarily women, grapple with existential disconnection, often revealing a sense of unworthiness and emotional estrangement. Critics initially found the album jarring, noting the absence of first-person narratives and traditional melodies. Instead, Mitchell crafted a lush soundscape reminiscent of Miles Davis's freeform style, allowing her musicians the freedom to shape the music. While Hissing debuted at #4 on the charts, it quickly fell off, perceived as too esoteric for mainstream audiences. Over time, its innovative spirit has influenced a new generation of artists from Prince to Bjork, who resonate with its harmonically rich and experimental nature.