Misses cover

Released 30 years ago

Misses

Joni Mitchell · 1996

67 min · 14 tracks · folk rock · jazz · art rock

A reflective tapestry woven with Joni's signature lyrical depth and intricate melodies, exploring themes of love, loss, and societal critique.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective moments of introspection
  • emotional peaks and valleys
  • thought-provoking lyrical depth
  • immersive storytelling through melodies
  • late-night solitary listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Misses' was released in 1996, Joni Mitchell had firmly established herself as a pivotal figure in folk and rock music. This album is a compilation of her lesser-known tracks, showcasing her artistry during a period when she was transitioning from mainstream recognition to a more introspective phase in her career.
Stylistic neighbors
Laura Nyro· Carole King· Nick Drake

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Passion Play (When All the Slaves Are Free) 5:23
  • 2 Nothing Can Be Done 4:51
  • 3 A Case of You 4:25
  • 4 The Beat of Black Wings 5:24
  • 5 Dog Eat Dog 4:42
  • 6 The Wolf That Lives in Lindsey 6:35
  • 7 The Magdalene Laundries 4:04
  • 8 Impossible Dreamer 4:31
  • 9 Sex Kills 3:57
  • 10 The Reoccurring Dream 3:05
  • 11 Harry's House/Centerpiece 6:48
  • 12 The Arrangement 3:35
  • 13 For the Roses 3:43
  • 14 Hejira 6:42

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