Wild Things Run Fast cover

Wild Things Run Fast

Joni Mitchell · 1982

36 min · 11 tracks · folk rock · jazz · art rock

A vibrant blend of jazz-inflected folk rock woven with introspective lyrics and playful melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • short, engaging listening sessions
  • introspective and reflective moods
  • playful melodic explorations

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Wild Things Run Fast' was released in 1982, Joni Mitchell had already established herself as a pivotal figure in music, following her critically acclaimed album 'Hejira' from 1976. This album marked a shift towards more contemporary sounds and collaborations, reflecting her artistic evolution in the early 1980s, transitioning into a more pop-oriented style while maintaining her lyrical depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Laura Nyro· Carole King· Nick Drake

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Chinese Cafe / Unchained Melody 5:17
  • 2 Wild Things Run Fast 2:12
  • 3 Ladies' Man 2:37
  • 4 Moon at the Window 3:42
  • 5 Solid Love 2:57
  • 6 Be Cool 4:12
  • 7 (You're So Square) Baby, I Don't Care 2:36
  • 8 You Dream Flat Tires 2:50
  • 9 Man to Man 3:42
  • 10 Underneath the Streetlight 2:14
  • 11 Love 3:46

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