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Title: Joni Mitchell - The Hissing Of Summer Lawns
Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1975, Folk, Jazz-Folk and Art Pop, Saskatoon, Canada 8/26
Matrix #: 7E-1051
Condition: VG+, sounds great, some very light marks (CC) | Members: Joni M (43' - )
Cultural Facts:

1. Production Style: “The Jungle Line” combines synthesizer with a field recording of Burundi drummers, creating an unusually experimental rhythm track for a major 1975 pop album.
2. Personal Struggle: Mitchell faced harsh criticism for abandoning the intimate folk style many listeners expected, forcing her to defend her decision to experiment rather than repeat her earlier success.
3. Cultural Debate: The album examines suburban wealth, marriage, isolation, and unequal relationships, often focusing on women trapped beneath polished appearances.

+1 5/4/25 - EK  8/1/2026 CC