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Joni Mitchell – Dog Eat Dog (used)

Joni Mitchell – Dog Eat Dog (used)

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Dog Eat Dog".
  • About the album: This is Joni Mitchell's twelfth studio album, released in 1985. It marks a departure from her folk and jazz roots, embracing a more synthetic, studio-pop sound prevalent in the 1980s.
  • Release Information:
    • Released in October 1985.
    • It was her second album released under the Geffen Records label.
    • Recorded between 1984 and 1985.
    • The recording took place at A&M Studios in Hollywood.
    • The album's runtime is 43:30.
  • Musical Style: "Dog Eat Dog" is characterized as synth-pop and experimental pop, featuring a highly synthetic sound.
  • Lyrical Themes: The album's lyrics address socio-political issues of the mid-1980s, such as:
    • Reaganism
    • Televangelists
    • Consumerism
    • Famine in Ethiopia
  • Personnel:
    • Joni Mitchell: vocals, piano, keyboards, synthesizers, sound effects, cover painting
    • Larry Klein: bass, keyboards, Fairlight CMI, synthesizer programming, co-producer
    • Thomas Dolby: keyboards, synthesizers, Fairlight CMI, programming, co-producer
    • Mike Shipley: engineer, mixing, co-producer
    • Michael McDonald: vocals on "Good Friends" and background vocals on "Tax Free"
    • Don Henley and James Taylor: background vocals on "Tax Free", "Dog Eat Dog", and "Shiny Toys"
    • Other musicians also contributed, including Michael Landau on guitar and Vinnie Colaiuta on drums and samples.
  • Tracklist:
    1. Good Friends (with Michael McDonald)
    2. Fiction
    3. The Three Great Stimulants
    4. Tax Free
    5. Smokin' (Empty, Try Another)
    6. Dog Eat Dog
    7. Shiny Toys
    8. Ethiopia
    9. Impossible Dreamer
    10. Lucky Girl
  • Album Cover: The cover features a painting created by Joni Mitchell specifically for the album.
  • Critical Reception: "Dog Eat Dog" is generally considered one of Mitchell's weaker albums by some critics. However, it has also been praised for its "intelligent" pop sound and sharp, politically savvy lyrics.
  • Availability: You can find "Dog Eat Dog" on CD and vinyl on platforms like Amazon.com and Discogs. 
This album represents a distinct period in Joni Mitchell's musical journey, exploring new sonic territories and engaging with the social commentary of the time. 
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