Joni Mitchell – ‘Chalk Mark in a Rain Storm’ (1988): On Second Thought
Fans often overlook Joni Mitchell’s Geffen-era albums. Too bad, as this one is another jewel in her musical crown.
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Walter Becker, “Couchriders In the Sky” (circa 2008): Steely Dan Sunday
Right on the heels of “This Is My Building” comes another candidate for inclusion in Walter Becker’s ‘Circus Money’ that somehow didn’t survive the primaries.
J.D. Souther – Tenderness (2015)
J.D. Souther has never written more connective lyrics, never sung them better – and both, it seems, were sparked by an ageless new setting.
On Second Thought: Joni Mitchell – Night Ride Home (1991)
Joni Mitchell ended her tenure at Geffen with the lovely and understated ‘Night Ride Home’ — an album that in many ways works in stark contrast to its predecessor.
One Track Mind: Thomas Dybdahl, “This Love Is Here To Stay” (2014)
A bewitching, crepuscular journey into a the deepest kind of fragility, “This Love Is Here To Stay” sounds like that quiet voice that comes in the darkest part of night. You May Also Like: Bob Dylan, “Stay With Me” from Shadows in the Night (2015): One Track Mind Dan AuerbachRead More
Joni Mitchell – ‘Chalk Mark in a Rainstorm’ (1988): On Second Thought
The guest-packed ‘Chalk Mark in a Rainstorm’ represented yet another left turn in Joni Mitchell’s fabled career.
Joni Mitchell – ‘Dog Eat Dog’ (1985): On Second Thought
My first experience with Joni Mitchell, ‘Dog Eat Dog’ rivals the ‘Mingus’ album for being her most polarizing work.
On Second Thought: Joni Mitchell – Wild Things Run Fast (1982)
I’ve always loved the six degrees of separation concept as it relates to my musical discoveries. The career of Joni Mitchell is a perfect example of that. You May Also Like: Joni Mitchell – ‘Chalk Mark in a Rain Storm’ (1988): On Second Thought Joni Mitchell’s ‘Dry Cleaner From DesRead More
Steely Dan Sunday, “Three Picture Deal” (2008)
<<< BACKWARD (“God’s Eye View”) ||| ONWARD (“Slinky Thing”) >>> *** STEELY DAN SUNDAY INDEX *** Is it fantasy, twisted reality or just plan good story telling? Whatever it is, Walter Becker’s second solo album goes out on a strong note. You May Also Like: Steely Dan Sunday: “Paging AudreyRead More
Steely Dan Sunday, “Darkling Down” (2008)
<<< BACKWARD (“Somebody’s Saturday Night”) ||| ONWARD (“God’s Eye View”) >>> *** STEELY DAN SUNDAY INDEX *** I recall hearing an interview with Al Stewart of “Time Passages” fame who mentioned that the reason his songs are so lyrically lush (i.e. wordy) is because he believes it’s better to writeRead More
