Dog Eat Dog cover

Dog Eat Dog

Joni Mitchell · 1985

43 min · 10 tracks · folk rock · jazz · art rock

A vibrant blend of jazz and pop infused with socially conscious lyrics and experimental sounds.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • thoughtful, reflective listening sessions
  • mid-tempo groove exploration
  • lyrical storytelling engagement

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1985, 'Dog Eat Dog' marked Joni Mitchell's transition into a more polished pop sound following her acclaimed 1982 album 'Wild Things Run Fast'. By this time, she had already established herself as a key voice in folk and rock music but was exploring new sonic territories, setting the stage for her later works.
Stylistic neighbors
Laura Nyro· Carole King· Nick Drake

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Good Friends 4:30
  • 2 Fiction 4:10
  • 3 The Three Great Stimulants 6:15
  • 4 Tax Free 4:17
  • 5 Smokin' (Empty, Try Another) 1:45
  • 6 Dog Eat Dog 4:41
  • 7 Shiny Toys 3:28
  • 8 Ethiopia 5:51
  • 9 Impossible Dreamer 4:31
  • 10 Lucky Girl 4:00

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata