Joni Mitchell – Ladies Of The Canyon
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*Ladies of the Canyon*, released in 1970, is Joni Mitchell’s third studio album and a landmark in her evolution as a songwriter. Expanding her sound beyond the sparse folk of her earlier work, the record features richer arrangements with piano, woodwinds, and layered vocals, while retaining her trademark lyrical intimacy. Songs like *Big Yellow Taxi* and *Woodstock* became generational anthems, while quieter tracks such as *Rainy Night House* and *The Circle Game* highlight Mitchell’s gift for blending personal reflection with universal resonance.
The album captures Mitchell at a moment of transition, moving toward the expansive sounds that would define her later masterpieces. Its mix of social commentary, poetic storytelling, and melodic warmth has made *Ladies of the Canyon* one of her most enduring works, embodying the spirit of the early 1970s singer-songwriter movement while remaining timeless in its appeal.
Reviews
“Ladies of the Canyon is both a summation of Mitchell’s early style and a signpost for where she was headed.” – AllMusic
“With songs like Big Yellow Taxi and Woodstock, Mitchell captured the mood of a generation.” – Rolling Stone
“Her voice and writing here are luminous, balancing intimacy with a growing sense of ambition.” – The Guardian
“An essential record in the singer-songwriter canon, full of beauty, wit, and quiet power.” – Mojo
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AllMusic rating:AllMusic users:Artist: Joni MitchellLabel: Reprise RecordsFormat: LPUnits: 1Country: EuropeGenre: Pop & RockStyle: FolkA1 Morning Morgantown
A2 For Free
A3 Conversation
A4 Ladies Of The Canyon
A5 Willie
A6 The Arrangement
B1 Rainy Night House
B2 The Priest
B3 Blue Boy
B4 Big Yellow Taxi
B5 Woodstock
B6 The Circle Game