| Description: | Joni Mitchell was at a turning point 50 years ago. After making four acclaimed albums with Reprise Records, including her 1971 masterpiece Blue, she left the label to join the brand-new Asylum Records in 1972. Over the next seven years, Mitchell would record some of the most acclaimed music of her career while changing her musical direction by adding more jazz elements into her songwriting. The evolution culminated in 1979 with Mingus, her collaboration with jazz titan Charles Mingus, and her studio last album for Asylum.
Rhino explores the beginning of that prolific era with THE ASYLUM ALBUMS (1972-1975), the next installment in the Joni Mitchell Archives series. The collection features newly remastered versions of For The Roses (1972), Court And Spark (1974), the double live album Miles Of Aisles (1974), and The Hissing Of Summer Lawns (1975). All four were recently remastered by Bernie Grundman. THE ASYLUM ALBUMS (1972-1975) follows Mitchellâ??s musical evolution over four albums as she embraced more jazz-inspired pieces and moved away from the folk and pop of her early years.
The cover art for THE ASYLUM ALBUMS (1972-1975) features a previously unseen painting by Mitchell. The set also includes an essay by friend and fellow Canadian Neil Young. He writes: â??Joniâ??s music is so deep and transporting. She comes right from the source. There is no mistaking itâ?¦For The Roses, Court And Spark, Miles Of Aisles, and The Hissing Of Summer Lawnsâ?¦are all classics in my book. I listened to every album as it came out. The musicians she played with were always above my abilities. She had grown from folk to jazz and in between, creating a unique kind of sound that I loved to listen to over and over.â?ť - .. ALBUMS, PART I (1972-1975) Joni Mitchell was at a turning point 50 years ago. After making four acclaimed albums with Reprise Records, including her 1971 masterpiece Blue, she left the label to join the brand-new Asylum Records in 1972. Over the next seven years, Mitchell would record some of the most acclaimed music of her career while changing her musical direction by adding more jazz elements into her songwriting. The evolution culminated in 1979 with Mingus, her collaboration with jazz titan Charles Mingus, and her studio last album for Asylum. Explore the beginning of that prolific era with THE ASYLUM ALBUMS (1972-1975), the next installment in the Joni Mitchell Archives series. The collection features newly remastered versions of FOR THE ROSES (1972), COURT AND SPARK (1974), the double live album MILES OF AISLES (1974), and THE HISSING OF SUMMER LAWNS (1975). All four were recently remastered by Bernie Grundman. The cover art for THE ASYLUM ALBUMS (1972-1975) features a previously unseen painting by Mitchell. The set also includes an essay by friend and fellow Canadian Neil Young. He writes: «Joni's music is so deep and transporting. She comes right from the source. There is no mistaking it...For The Roses, Court And Spark, Miles Of Aisles, and The Hissing Of Summer Lawns...are all classics in my book. I listened to every album as it came out. The musicians she played with were always above my abilities. She had grown from folk to jazz and in between, creating a unique kind of sound that I loved to listen to over and over.» THE ASYLUM ALBUMS (1972-1975)THE ASYLUM ALBUMS (1972-1975) follows Mitchell's musical evolution over four albums as she embraced more jazz-inspired pieces and moved away from the folk and pop of her early years. It includes essential tracks like her first Top 40 hit, «You Turn Me On, I'm A Radio» and her highest-charting (#7) single «Help Me,» plus favorites like «Free Man In Paris,» «Raised On Robbery» and «In France They Kiss On Main Street.» FOR THE ROSESFOR THE ROSES, which was released 50 years ago this November, was certified gold and added to the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry in 2007. Court And Spark topped the U.S. album chart and was certified double platinum, making it the best-selling album of Mitchell's career. It was nominated for multiple GrammyŇ Awards, including Album of the Year, and won Best Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist for «Down To You.» MILES OF AISLESMILES OF AISLES is a double live album that spotlights the tour for Court And Spark. It reached #2 on the album chart and was certified gold. The Hissing Of Summer Lawns was certified gold as well, peaking at #4 on the album chart and earning a Grammy? Award nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. The ASYLUM ALBUMS (1972-1975) [4CD]Four CD set. Joni Mitchell was at a turning point 50 years ago. After making four acclaimed albums with Reprise Records, including her 1971 masterpiece Blue, she left the label to join the brand-new Asylum Records in 1972. Over the next seven years, Mitchell would record some of the most acclaimed music of her career while changing her musical direction by adding more jazz elements into her songwriting. Explore the beginning of that prolific era with The Asylum Albums (1972-1975), the next installment in the Joni Mitchell Archives series. The collection features newly remastered versions of For The Roses (1972), Court And Spark (1974), the double live album Miles Of Aisles (1974), and The Hissing Of Summer Lawns (1975). All four were recently remastered by Bernie Grundman.The "Court And Spark" CD has a mastering defect. Track 4 "People's Parties" also includes "Same Situation" by mistake, and track 5 is a repeat of "Same Situation". Thus, the song "Same Situation" appears twice. As of April 2023, Rhino will send a replacement disc of "Court And Spark" upon request via email [support@rhinostoresupport.zendesk.com], with proof of purchase.
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Replacement corrected disc matrix: 58292244/0603497840960-2-2 21: [r=29788792]"The Asylum Albums (1972-1975)" is a comprehensive CD box set by the legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, released by Rhino. This collection brings together four of her most influential albums from her time with Asylum Records: "For the Roses," "Court and Spark," "Miles of Aisles," and "The Hissing of Summer Lawns." Each album showcases Mitchell's evolution as an artist, blending folk, jazz, and pop influences into poetic masterpieces that have shaped modern music. The remastered sound quality offers listeners a fresh experience of these classic recordings. Rhino, renowned for its dedication to preserving musical heritage through high-quality reissues and box sets, ensures this release meets the highest standards for collectors and fans alike. Joni Mitchell?s career is marked by numerous accolades including multiple Grammy Awards; she remains one of the most influential figures in contemporary music. |
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