Turbulent Indigo
by Joni Mitchell
Released: October 25, 1994
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Why This Album Matters
This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Improvisation.
The Album
The title track, "Turbulent Indigo," references van Gogh and explores the mental turmoil both he and Mitchell experience in the creative process. "Turbulent Indigo" is the 15th album by Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, released in 1994. The cover features a self-portrait inspired by the Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh.
Interesting Facts
The song "Not to Blame" is rumored to…
The song "Not to Blame" is rumored to address her former lover Jackson Browne, who faced allegations of domestic violence.
Mitchell also tackles broader issues in songs like…
Mitchell also tackles broader issues in songs like "Magdalene Laundries," which recounts the suffering of Irish women confined to Magdalen Asylums run by the Roman Catholic Church.
Additionally, "Sex Kills" addresses several late 20th-century issues…
Additionally, "Sex Kills" addresses several late 20th-century issues, including violence, AIDS, global warming, and consumerism.
Essential Tracks
Sex Kills
Additionally, "Sex Kills" addresses several late 20th-century issues, including violence, AIDS, global warming, and consumerism.
Turbulent Indigo
The title track, "Turbulent Indigo," references van Gogh and explores the mental turmoil both he and Mitchell experience in the creative process.
Not to Blame
The song "Not to Blame" is rumored to address her former lover Jackson Browne, who faced allegations of domestic violence.
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Reception
It won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Album, with Rolling Stone's John Milward describing it as Mitchell's "best album since the mid-'70s." The album marked her return to Warner Music after her previous album, "Night Ride Home," was distributed by MCA under Geffen Records. As of December 2007, the album has sold 311,000 copies in the US.
The Complete Album Story
"Turbulent Indigo" is the 15th album by Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, released in 1994. It won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Album, with Rolling Stone's John Milward describing it as Mitchell's "best album since the mid-'70s." The album marked her return to Warner Music after her previous album, "Night Ride Home," was distributed by MCA under Geffen Records.
The cover features a self-portrait inspired by the Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh. The title track, "Turbulent Indigo," references van Gogh and explores the mental turmoil both he and Mitchell experience in the creative process. The song "Not to Blame" is rumored to address her former lover Jackson Browne, who faced allegations of domestic violence.
Mitchell also tackles broader issues in songs like "Magdalene Laundries," which recounts the suffering of Irish women confined to Magdalen Asylums run by the Roman Catholic Church. Additionally, "Sex Kills" addresses several late 20th-century issues, including violence, AIDS, global warming, and consumerism. As of December 2007, the album has sold 311,000 copies in the US.
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