Coyote (LP1: Hejira) (5:01)
Furry Sings The Blues (5:04)
Refuge Of The Roads (6:37)
Overture - Cotton Avenue (LP2 & LP3: Don Juan's Reckless Daughter) (6:31)
Don Juan's Reckless Daughter (6:37)
Off Night Backstreet (3:17)
The Silky Veils Of Ardor (3:56)
Happy Birthday 1975 (Rap) (LP4: Mingus) (1:00)
God Must Be A Boogie Man (1:52)
A Chair In The Sky (7:50)
The Wolf That Lives In Lindsey (6:25)
I's A Muggin' (Rap) (0:13)
Sweet Sucker Dance (7:46)
Coin In The Pocket (Rap) (0:11)
The Dry Cleaner From Des Moines (3:27)
Goodbye Pork Pie Hat (5:27)
Introduction (LP5 & LP6: Shadows & Light) (1:31)
In France They Kiss On Main Street (4:35)
Edith & The Kingpin (3:49)
Goodbye Pork Pie Hat (6:15)
The Dry Cleaner From Des Moines (4:36)
Furry Sings The Blues (5:12)
Why Do Fools Fall In Love? (3:09)
God Must Be A Boogie Man (5:14)
Review: Joni Mitchell's The Asylum Albums (1976-1980) is a comprehensive collection which documents her transformative period of musical exploration and wanderlust. Remastered by Bernie Grundman, the set includes her albums Hejira, Don Juan's Reckless Daughter, Mingus, and the live album Shadows and Light. Mitchell's shift from the "hit department" to the "art department" is evident in her collaboration with jazz virtuosos and experimental compositions. The collection is accompanied by a heartfelt essay from Meryl Streep, underscoring Mitchell's profound impact on listeners. Hejira stands out with its introspective lyrics and subdued instrumentation, while Don Juan's Reckless Daughter offers experimental music that inspired artists like Bjork. Mitchell's collaboration with jazz titan Charles Mingus on Mingus is a highlight, showcasing her immersion in jazz. The Asylum Albums (1976-1980) culminates with the double live album Shadows and Light, capturing Mitchell's electric performances during her Mingus tour. This collection is an ideal way to show her enduring influence and artistic evolution.
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