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Night Ride Home

Joni Mitchell · 1991

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

Intimate storytelling intertwines with rich instrumentation, reflecting a mature yet searching perspective on life's complexities.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate storytelling experiences
  • steady, reflective listening pace
  • mature emotional explorations
  • long, immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1991, Joni Mitchell was in a phase of introspective artistry following her commercial peak in the '70s. 'Night Ride Home' marked her return to a more folk-oriented sound after experimenting with jazz and pop in previous albums like 'Chalk Mark in a Rain Storm'. This release further solidified her reputation as a profound songwriter navigating personal and social themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Laura Nyro· Carole King· Nick Drake

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Night Ride Home 3:21
  • 2 Passion Play (When All the Slaves Are Free) 5:25
  • 3 Cherokee Louise 4:32
  • 4 The Windfall (Everything for Nothing) 5:16
  • 5 Slouching Towards Bethlehem 6:55
  • 6 Come In From the Cold 7:31
  • 7 Nothing Can Be Done 4:54
  • 8 The Only Joy in Town 5:12
  • 9 Ray’s Dad’s Cadillac 4:34
  • 10 Two Grey Rooms 3:59

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