Mitchell, Joni
For The Roses
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

1972 US gatefold original, Los Angeles pressing. Some light surface noise, overall music dominates. For the Roses is Joni Mitchell’s intimate 1972 album bridging the folk sensibility of her early work with the jazz influences soon to come. Featuring the radio hit “You Turn Me On, I’m a Radio,” the record mixes confessional ballads with sharp social commentary. Sparse acoustic arrangements and poetic lyrics showcase Mitchell’s gift for vulnerability and nuance. A deeply personal and transitional work, it remains one of her most striking statements.