Court and Spark

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Court and Spark by Joni Mitchell

About Court and Spark

Joni Mitchell's Court and Spark represents a pivotal moment in her artistic evolution, marking her sixth studio album released by Asylum Records on January 17, 1974. This groundbreaking record seamlessly merged her folk-rock foundations with sophisticated jazz arrangements, establishing a new direction that would define her later work. The album's title itself carries deeper meaning, with "court" suggesting both romantic pursuit and royal elegance, while "spark" implies creative inspiration and emotional connection. The album's production process was revolutionary for its time. In 1973, departing from her typical yearly release cycle, Mitchell immersed herself in Los Angeles's vibrant jazz scene with .

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Release Date: 1974-01-17T00:00:00.000000Z

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Tracklist

  1. Court and Spark
  2. Help Me
  3. Free Man in Paris
  4. People's Parties
  5. The Same Situation
  6. Car on a Hill
  7. Down to You
  8. Just Like This Train
  9. Raised on Robbery
  10. Trouble Child
  11. Twisted