Joni Mitchell Hejira - Records To Die For

Hejira is an album by the Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, released in1976. It is often considered one of her masterpieces and showcases her unique blend of folk, rock, and jazz influences. The album features introspective lyrics and intricate guitar work, as well as contributions from notable musicians such as Jaco Pastorius on bass. "Hejira" is known for its poetic and introspective songwriting, exploring themes of travel, love, and self-discovery. It received critical acclaim upon its release and continues to be praised for its depth and musicality. Correction: The copy of Joni Mitchell's Hejira on review is the Rhino edition of 2014 cut by Chris Bellman. There will be a new AAA mastering of Hejira by Bernie Grundman out soon as part of the Joni Mitchell Archive Series. Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab also plans to release Hejira as well as three other Joni Mitchell titles over the next year. 00:00 Introduction 00:57 Background Info 02:55 The Songwriting 05:28 Song Highlights 09:57 The Pressing and Future Reissues 10:55 Conclusion Other Joni Mitchell reviews: Joni Mitchell Archives: The Asylum Albums Box Set - https://youtu.be/AJKLoxTv3W0 Joni Mitchell Archives: The Reprise Albums Box Set - https://youtu.be/Mml4bJYhdn0 Amazon Links for recommended Joni Mitchell albums: Ladies Of The Canyon - https://amzn.to/3vFEPMp Clouds - https://amzn.to/3O2AF7h Miles of Isles - https://amzn.to/3O7o17d For The Roses - https://amzn.to/3vNNXOL Court And Spark - https://amzn.to/49gF27h The Asylum Albums 1972-1975 - https://amzn.to/48YjRqd Joni Mitchell Archives, Vol. 3: The Asylum Years 1972-1975 - https://amzn.to/3HoDnk0 (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases) If you particularly enjoyed this video, please consider a small one time donation to the channel! You can do so easily by clicking the "Thanks" button in the row of icons just below the title. Any amount truly helps and is greatly appreciated. NEW! Link to The Pressing Matters Storefront for many of my recommended titles and series: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thepressingmatters (As an an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases) Reference System -Basis 1400 Turntable -Rega RB300 Tone Arm -Audio Technica AT33EV MC Cartridge -Hana SL ML Cartridge -ModWright PH 9.0 Tube Phono Pre -Cayin A-50T Integrated Tube Amplifier _Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 Loudspeaker -Tributaries Series 8 Interconnect -Herron Audio Interconnect Cable -Definitive Technology ProSound Sub -Panamax M5300PM Power Filter _VPI 16.5 Vacuum Record Cleaner _Ursa Major Record Cleaning Brush _Milty Zerostat _DS Audio ST-50 Stylus Cleaner _Disc Doctor Record Brushes