Joni Mitchell - Joni Mitchell (CD 1990)

I don't know who wrote the sleevenotes quoted on the listings for this CD, but how anyone could describe even Joni Mitchell's early songs as 'standard folk fare' is beyond me. Yes, she developed her style as any musician will, but this firt album is full of beautiful, clever songs which are anything but standard. Each is a gem, my personal favourites being the charming 'Sisotowbell Lane', the lovely title track 'Song to a Seagull' and the rather wistful 'Cactus Tree' which would make a good single, I think, even today.