The Asylum Albums (1976-1980) - 2024 European Rhino Label 49-track 4LP Box Set

THE ASYLUM YEARS (1976-1980) delves into Joni Mitchell’s jazz-inflected sound on the late 1970’s studio albums – Hejira (1976), Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter (1977) and Mingus (1979) – and the live album Shadows and Light (1980). Famed bassist & composer—and long-time Mitchell collaborator—Jaco Pastorius appears prominently on each of the four albums in this set, alongside other noted jazz luminaries like Charles Mingus and Herbie Hancock. THE ASYLUM YEARS (1976-1980) is newly remastered and presented with premium packaging featuring abstract cover artwork from Mitchell’s private fine arts collection.

THE ASYLUM ALBUMS (1976-1980) Delves Into Joni Mitchell’s Jazz-Inflected Sound On The Late 1970’S Studio Albums – Hejira (1976), Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter (1977) And Mingus (1979) – And The Live Album Shadows And Light (1980). Famed Bassist & Composer—And Long-Time Mitchell Collaborator—Jaco Pastorius Appears Prominently On Each Of The Four Albums In This Set, Alongside Other Noted Jazz Luminaries Like Charles Mingus And Herbie Hancock. THE ASYLUM YEARS (1976-1980) Is Newly Remastered And Presented With Premium Packaging Featuring Abstract Cover Artwork From Mitchell’s Private Fine Arts Collection.

Highlights: 
•    Newly Remastered In A 6LP Black Vinyl Boxset
•    Cover Art From Joni Mitchell’s Private Fine Arts Collection
•    Heavyweight Online Promotion Including Social Media Posts From Joni Mitchell’s Accounts (FB 839K, IG 888K, X 181K) 
•    Front Cover And Feature In May’s Edition Of UNCUT Globally

Tracklisting.

HEJIRA
Side 1.
1.  COYOTE [5:00]
2.  AMELIA [6:00]
3.  FURRY SINGS THE BLUES [5:03]
4.  A STRANGE BOY [4:15]
5.  HEJIRA [6:35]

Side 2.
1.  SONG FOR SHARON [8:30]
2.  BLACK CROW [4:20]
3.  BLUE MOTEL ROOM [5:03]
4.  REFUGE OF THE ROAD [6:37]
 
DON JUAN’S RECKLESS DAUGHTER
Side 1.
1.  OVERTURE – COTTON AVENUE [6:35]
2.  TALK TO ME [3:40]
3.  JERICHO [3:25]

Side 2.
1.  PAPRIKA PLAINS [16:19]

Side 3.
1.  OTIS AND MARLENA [4:05]
2.  THE TENTH WORLD [6:45]
3.  DREAMLAND [4:37]
Side 4.
1.  DON JUAN’S RECKLESS DAUGHTER [6:40]
2.  OFF NIGHT BACKSTREET [3:22]
3.  THE SILKY VEILS OF ARDOR [4:02]

MINGUS
Side 1.
1.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY  1975 (Rap) [0:57]
2.  GOD MUST BE A BOOGIE MAN [4:33]
3.  FUNERAL (Rap) [1:07]
4.  A CHAIR IN THE SKY [6:40]
5.  THE WOLF THAT LIVES IN LINDSEY [6:33]

Side 2.
1.  I’S A MUGGIN (Rap) [0:07]
2.  SWEET SUCKER DANCE [8:06]
3.  COIN IN THE POCKET (Rap) [0:11]
4.  THE DRY CLEANER FROM DES MOINES [3:22]
5.  LUCKY (Rap) [0:03]
6.  GOODBYE PORK PIE HAT [5:41]
 
SHADOWS AND LIGHT
Side 1.
1.  INTRODUCTION [1:51]
2.  IN FRANCE THEY KISS ON MAIN STREET [4:14]
3.  EDITH AND THE KINGPIN [4:10]
4.  COYOTE [4:58]
5.  GOODBYE PORK PIE HAT [6:02]

Side 2.
1.  THE DRY CLEANER FROM DES MOINES [4:37]
2.  AMELIA [6:40]
3.  PAT’S SOLO [3:09]
4.  HEJIRA [7:42]

Side 3.
1.  BLACK CROW [3:52]
2.  DON’S SOLO [4:04]
3.  DREAMLAND [4:40]
4.  FREE MAN IN PARIS [3:23]
5.  BAND INTRODUCTION [0:52]
6.  FURRY SINGS THE BLUES [5:14]

Side 4.
1.  WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE [2:53]
2.  SHADOWS AND LIGHT [5:23]
3.  GOD MUST BE A BOOGIE MAN [5:02]
4.  WOODSTOCK [5:08]