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Dog Eat Dog

by Joni Mitchell

Released: October 31, 1985

Synth-pop, experimental pop

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Experimental Album.

The Album

It's her twelfth studio album and marks a significant departure from her previous work. The album's stand-out songs include "Good Friends," which was a duet with Michael McDonald that became a big hit, and the grand finale "Tax Free," featuring commentary from televangelist Reverend Robert Bowers. "Dog Eat Dog" is an album by renowned singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, released in 1985.

Inside the Recording

Mitchell enlisted new producer Mike Shipley and incorporated synthesizers, drum machines, and guest vocalists, making it her most experimental album to date.

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Interesting Facts

The lyrical content of "Dog Eat Dog" features…

The lyrical content of "Dog Eat Dog" features Mitchell's reflections on specific societal issues, marking an increased interest in such matter.

Some of the themes she explores include the…

Some of the themes she explores include the desire for fame in modern society, poverty, organized religion, and the corruption of corporate America.

The album also features artwork by Mitchell herself…

The album also features artwork by Mitchell herself, further expanding her reputation not only as a musician but also as an accomplished painter.

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Essential Tracks

Good Friends

The album's stand-out songs include "Good Friends," which was a duet with Michael McDonald that became a big hit, and the grand finale "Tax Free," featuring commentary from televangelist Reverend Robert Bowers.

Tax Free

Dog Eat Dog

Despite being initially met with mixed reviews, her departure from the usual and experimentation with a new genre gave "Dog Eat Dog" a unique status in Mitchell's discography.

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Despite being initially met with mixed reviews, her departure from the usual and experimentation with a new genre gave "Dog Eat Dog" a unique status in Mitchell's discography.

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The Complete Album Story

"Dog Eat Dog" is an album by renowned singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, released in 1985. It's her twelfth studio album and marks a significant departure from her previous work. Mitchell enlisted new producer Mike Shipley and incorporated synthesizers, drum machines, and guest vocalists, making it her most experimental album to date. The lyrical content of "Dog Eat Dog" features Mitchell's reflections on specific societal issues, marking an increased interest in such matter.

Some of the themes she explores include the desire for fame in modern society, poverty, organized religion, and the corruption of corporate America. The album's stand-out songs include "Good Friends," which was a duet with Michael McDonald that became a big hit, and the grand finale "Tax Free," featuring commentary from televangelist Reverend Robert Bowers.

Despite being initially met with mixed reviews, her departure from the usual and experimentation with a new genre gave "Dog Eat Dog" a unique status in Mitchell's discography. The album also features artwork by Mitchell herself, further expanding her reputation not only as a musician but also as an accomplished painter.