Wild Things Run Fast

by Joni Mitchell

Wild Things Run Fast cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: October 1982
  • Label: Geffen
  • Country: Canada
  • Length: 36:17
  • Community rating: 2.86/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Moving away from the dense jazz experimentation of her late 1970s output, 'Wild Things Run Fast' adopts a more direct, pop-oriented approach heavily influenced by the Police and contemporary rhythm and blues. The arrangements are brisk and energetic, reflecting themes of newfound romance and personal rejuvenation.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic, atmospheric

Tracklist

  1. Chinese Cafe (5:17)
  2. Wild Things Run Fast (2:15)
  3. Ladies Man (2:38)
  4. Moon At The Window (3:42)
  5. Solid Love (3:02)
  6. Be Cool (4:11)
  7. (You're So Square) Baby, I Don't Care (2:37)
  8. You Dream Flat Tires (2:51)
  9. Man To Man (3:43)
  10. Underneath The Streetlight (2:15)
  11. Love (3:46)

Credits

  • Larry Klein - bass, arranged by [rhythm]
  • John Guerin - drums, backing vocals [whisper chorus]
  • Vinnie Colaiuta - drums, arranged by [rhythm]
  • Michael Landau - electric guitar
  • Steve Lukather - electric guitar
  • Wayne Shorter - soprano saxophone
  • Russell Ferrante - synthesizer [oberheim synthesizer]
  • Larry Williams - synthesizer [prophet synthesizer], saxophone, tenor saxophone

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