6 - Joni Mitchell: Dog Eat Dog (Part One)

In this 4 part series, we dive into Joni Mitchell's 1985 album "Dog Eat Dog," a polarizing departure from her iconic 1960s folk roots. Embracing the digital soundscapes of the time, Joni channeled her frustration with the era's religious, political, and social controversies into a blunt political statement. Joining us to dissect this controversial chapter in Joni's career is Jacob Ketcham.

In this episode (Part 1) we'll give an overview of Joni's early life and career up until 1984, and we'll talk about the rise of the conservative movement and how that affected Joni.

Primer Playlist on Apple Music or Spotify

“Dog Eat Dog” on Apple Music or Spotify

Sources (linked on Google Doc because it wouldn't let me list them all here)

• 3 Books
• 24 Articles
• 12 Youtube Videos
• 11 Podcast Episodes

The original Dog Eat Dog painting, The Shiny Toys single art, and my attempt at what could have been the original album art (Google Drive).

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