Joni Mitchell Travelogue CD

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 Joni Changes
I bought this set simply because it was another Joni Mitchell release. This one surprised me in the change of style.All her songs are backed by an orchestra. She is and always be good regardless of the direction she takes. Joni has provided so much good music. Her lyrical commentary on life is unparalled.
Submitted by rn_speer (Searcy, AR) 
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 waiting for new songs
For a great fan of Joni it feels good to know which old songs she prefer for the album Travelouge but for a great fan it takes also too long waiting for new lyrics. I prefer her singing without a grand orchestra.
Submitted by a reviewer (Zaandam, Netherlands) 
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 One of her best
I am well familiar with much of Joni's material over the years. A most wonderful aspect about Joni is that she listen to what her spirit dictates. This is the very reason her music remains ageless and continues to gain new fans. When I understood this album to be a revisitation and not just a "best of" compilation, I had complete faith in her and Larry Klein's judgement. I knew I would be in safe hands. Vince Mendoza's magnificent orchestrations, or should I say adaptations, evoke so much newfound drama and emotion in these songs that I am sure even amazed Joni herself. She certainly sounds completely entralled and involved. To be able to deliver her lyrics with newfound attitudes and meaning must have been very rewarding. As a listener, whatever you do, do not begin by comparing these with your favourite originals. They are not necessarily delivered here with same intent. Be brave and try a different point of view. You may even be as moved as I was.
Submitted by keijo (Melbourne, Australia)
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 Genius shines through
These sparkling rearrangements highlight the undeniable truth that Joni Mitchell's inventive songwriting is simply head and shoulders above anyone else's. She has always maintained that her songs are created through the "head->heart->feet" flow pattern. There is so much heart in her songs but one shouldn't forget the overarching intelligence needed to form these compositions. With craft finely honed, she offers us pearls.
Submitted by a reviewer (BC, Canada)
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 cool, unusual, classy, brave work from Joni
Joni's voice has deepened to perfection. Although its much more limited in range than what most people remember her from her 70's hey days, it is so much more expressive and she just takes so many of these wonderful songs into another place. Joni has changed many of the arrangements and created new light into old favorites and given her true fans reason to smile. This is so smooth after repeated listens. My favorites so far are Amelia, Dawntredder,You dream flat tires, Trouble Child, Be Cool, so many great songs using the London Symphony Orchestra, slowed down and the words drawn out, magical, this is great stuff.
Submitted by a reviewer (New Hampshire)
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