The Hissing of Summer Lawns marks a pivotal moment in Joni Mitchell’s work, where songwriting, jazz influence, and social observation converge with precision. Released in the mid 1970s, the album…
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The Hissing of Summer Lawns marks a pivotal moment in Joni Mitchell’s work, where songwriting, jazz influence, and social observation converge with precision. Released in the mid 1970s, the album moves away from confessional folk toward more complex structures, drawing on jazz harmony, layered arrangements, and subtle rhythmic shifts. Mitchell’s writing is observational and exacting, examining domesticity, ambition, and emotional distance with clarity and restraint.
The production is understated but sophisticated. Acoustic instruments sit alongside electric textures, rhythms remain fluid rather than fixed, and arrangements are carefully paced to serve the narrative of each song. For musicians and producers, the record offers a study in composition and arrangement, showing how lyrical detail and harmonic complexity can coexist without excess. For listeners, it unfolds slowly, rewarding attention and repeated listening.
At Factory Supply, we curate records that document turning points in creative practice. The Hissing of Summer Lawns stands as a defining statement within Mitchell’s catalogue and a reference point for artists interested in expanding form while maintaining emotional focus. A considered addition for songwriters, composers, producers, and listeners drawn to depth, structure, and craft.
Artist
Joni Mitchell
Title
The Hissing of Summer Lawns
Label
Asylum Records
Format
Vinyl LP, 12”
Release year
1975
Genre
Folk, Jazz, Singer Songwriter
Please note
If second hand, this record may show light signs of use consistent with age. Sleeve and vinyl condition are graded conservatively.
