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Dreamland

Joni Mitchell · 2004

76 min · 17 tracks · folk rock · jazz · art rock

A contemplative blend of folk and jazz that captures the complexities of love, loss, and longing.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with emotional depth
  • contemplative moments for reflective listening
  • dynamic journey through varied emotions
  • for late-night introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
When Joni Mitchell released *Dreamland* in 2004, she was transitioning into a reflective phase of her career, following her previous album *Taming the Tiger* in 1998. This collection highlights her growth as both a songwriter and an artist, showcasing a mature sound steeped in nostalgia and introspection after years of evolution since her groundbreaking work in the 1970s.
Stylistic neighbors
Laura Nyro· Carole King· Nick Drake

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Free Man in Paris 3:03
  • 2 In France They Kiss on Main Street 3:19
  • 3 Dreamland 4:38
  • 4 The Jungle Line 4:24
  • 5 Furry Sings the Blues 5:06
  • 6 You Turn Me On I'm a Radio 2:39
  • 7 Carey 3:04
  • 8 Big Yellow Taxi 2:17
  • 9 California 3:51
  • 10 Help Me 3:24
  • 11 Nothing Can Be Done 4:51
  • 12 Dancin' Clown 3:51
  • 13 Come in From the Cold 7:30
  • 14 Amelia (Orchestral Version 2002) 6:46
  • 15 For the Roses (Orchestral Version 2002) 7:29
  • 16 Both Sides Now (Orchestral Version 2000) 5:46
  • 17 The Circle Game 4:51

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