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The Hissing of Summer LawnsJoni Mitchell
Folk & Singer-Songwriter · 1970s

The Hissing of Summer Lawns

Released 1975Folk & Singer-Songwriter
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An ambitious, jazz-and-world-leaning peak of suburban critique. Bold and acclaimed. A grower among fans. Released in 1975, it's a key entry in Joni Mitchell's run.

On vinyl: Vintage copies and modern reissues both circulate — worth comparing condition and remaster notes before you buy.

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