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9 - Joni Mitchell: Dog Eat Dog (Part Four)

Episode 10

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 Jon''s career is Jacob Ketcham.

In this episode (Part 4) I'll explain the background of each track and Jacob and I will give our thoughts and reviews for each one. Afterwards we'll assess the album as a whole and answer the question, skip or repeat?

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Listen to 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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