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Manchester-based singer, songwriter and guitarist Jesca Hoop joins Al to introduce him to Joni Mitchell’s 1972 album For the Roses. Jesca talks about how she first discovered For the Roses as well as the earlier albums in Mitchell’s catalog after having minimal exposure to popular artists during much of her childhood. She explains why she connects with this album and why it’s a notable part of Mitchell’s discography. Jesca also discusses her new album Long Wave Home and delves into her experience as the album’s sole producer.

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https://www.jescahoop.co.uk/

@jescahoopster on Instagram

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@JescaHoop on YouTube

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1:28 Jesca’s introduction

2:21 Jesca explains why she chose to talk about For the Roses

5:26 Jesca shares how she first encountered For the Roses and some of the other albums in Mitchell's catalog

8:29 Jesca talks about Mitchell’s progression from her earliest albums to For the Roses

11:49 Jesca explains why the album resonated for her during a lonely period of her life

14:34 Jesca singles out the first track that she felt a connection to

17:03 Jesca identifies a key element that separates Mitchell from many other musicians and songwriters

18:59 Jesca talks about the adventurousness of Mitchell’s poetry on For the Roses

21:35 Jesca discusses the artistry behind Mitchell’s arrangements and pacing

25:53 Did Mitchell make better singles on Court and Spark than on For the Roses?

29:02 Jesca explains why she listened to For the Roses a lot while on tour with Mark Knopfler

32:07 Jesca and Al contrast “For the Roses” with “Cold Blue Steel and Sweet Fire”

38:44 Jesca notes the recent Record Store Day reissue of For the Roses

39:53 Jesca talks about being the sole producer of Long Wave Home

45:48 Jesca explains some of her lyrical choices for “Designer Citizen”

51:48 Jesca discusses the comforting feel of “Long Wave Home”

55:15 Jesca talks about upcoming plans for The Songs of Joni Mitchell and her solo tour

Outro music is from “Big Storm” by Jesca Hoop.

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