Joni Mitchell

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Joni Mitchell Archives Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980) features six CDs (also available as a "highlights" set on four LPs) chronicling the Canadian icon's trek through the latter half of the '70s, peeling away from her always-eclectic folk-pop sound, venturing into territory inspired by jazz and fusion. Sourced from variously assembled materials, from rare multitrack tapes to radio recordings (and even the archive of another major artist, one Bob Dylan!), this set continues the rich discoveries that netted Mitchell, producer Patrick Milligan, and mastering engineer Bernie Grundman Grammy Awards for Best Historical Album after the release of the inaugural box. As with other Archives boxes, the accompanying 36-page booklet will offer rare photos and a continuing conversation on this particular era between Mitchell and journalist-turned-filmmaker Cameron Crowe.

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