
Wild Things Run Fast at 44: Joni Mitchell’s Imperfect, Rewarding Return to Pop
Joni Mitchell's 1982 comeback album Wild Things Run Fast reviewed: a transitional pop-rock record with jazz roots, mixing hits like 'Chinese Café' with filler.


Joni Mitchell's 1982 comeback album Wild Things Run Fast reviewed: a transitional pop-rock record with jazz roots, mixing hits like 'Chinese Café' with filler.

Review of Joni Mitchell's 1968 debut album Song to a Seagull — poetic folk songs marred by muddy production, with standouts like 'Cactus Tree.'

Joni Mitchell's 1994 album Turbulent Indigo is a raw, poetic reckoning with politics, abuse, and history—her most honest work.

Joni Mitchell's 2000 album Both Sides Now reimagines jazz standards with orchestral depth and a weathered voice, earning a 9/10 for its emotional weight.

Joni Mitchell's 1969 album Clouds marks her transformation into a singular voice, with stark arrangements and timeless songs like Both Sides, Now.

Joni Mitchell's 1988 album is an uneven mix of guest stars and dated production, with standout tracks amid weaker moments.

Joni Mitchell's 'Ladies of the Canyon' is a transitional folk classic, balancing warm portraits with sharper songs like 'Big Yellow Taxi' and 'Woodstock.'

Joni Mitchell's 1991 album Night Ride Home marks her return to acoustic intimacy, with sharp lyrics and a quiet confidence. Our track-by-track review.

Joni Mitchell's 1979 Mingus album, a tribute to Charles Mingus, blends jazz melodies with spoken-word fragments. A flawed but fascinating memorial.

Joni Mitchell's 1977 double album is a sprawling, defiant fusion of jazz and folk that demands patience—and mostly pays off. A polarizing classic.