Released: 29/09/23
The Hissing of Summer Lawns is Joni Mitchell’s sharp social commentary and personal protest album, marked by adventurous jazz influences and tough lyrics. Moving beyond introspection, Mitchell adopts third-person narratives, often from a male perspective, while maintaining control over the stories she tells. Praised for its soulful, transparent sound, the album was ranked the 258th Greatest Album of All Time by Rolling Stone.