Travelogue
by Joni Mitchell
Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. The A.V. Club
    60
    At moments lush and beautiful, at others overly busy, but never less than daring.
  2. Blender
    40
    Her hits are underrepresented, more recent songs are overrepresented, and [Vince] Mendoza's overly ornate orchestrations are dull, self-absorbed affairs, frequently swamping the great songs and Mitchell's vocals. [#12, p.147]
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  3. Rolling Stone
    40
    The arrangements treat Mitchell's tunes as precious artifacts, making little attempt to seduce the listener.

Awards & Rankings

70
#70 Most Shared Album of 2002

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User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 3 out of 17
  1. someonewhocares
    Jan 6, 2023
    3
    It's just the same songs from years ago with a more orchestral edge. Nothing changes the songs at all, it just feels like she couldn't beIt's just the same songs from years ago with a more orchestral edge. Nothing changes the songs at all, it just feels like she couldn't be asked to make a vast, deep record like she did with recent records.… Full Review »
  2. tgi101
    Apr 18, 2017
    0
    Sleep sleep sleep sleep sleep, this album was just so boring, I love Blue, but this album was just so bland and boring. 2002 was a great yearSleep sleep sleep sleep sleep, this album was just so boring, I love Blue, but this album was just so bland and boring. 2002 was a great year for music, and this album wasnt the reason why… Full Review »
  3. stephenc
    Aug 15, 2005
    10
    Masterpiece.
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