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Joni Mitchell – Dog Eat Dog (used)
Joni Mitchell – Dog Eat Dog (used)
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Okay, here is some information about the Joni Mitchell album "
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.
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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.
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Lyrical Themes: The album's lyrics address socio-political issues of the mid-1980s, such as:
- Reaganism
- Televangelists
- Consumerism
- Famine in Ethiopia
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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.
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Tracklist:
- Good Friends (with Michael McDonald)
- Fiction
- The Three Great Stimulants
- Tax Free
- Smokin' (Empty, Try Another)
- Dog Eat Dog
- Shiny Toys
- Ethiopia
- Impossible Dreamer
- 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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