Recently I posted a link to the first single "calgary" of the upcoming self-titled album by Bon Iver. well, Yesterday I was able to hear the entire album and have listened to it several times since then. I don't want to be to premature with my evaluation of it but the first few times have been marvelous. Honestly it's one of the most soothing, incredible works I've ever heard.
I was expecting something more electric and electronic and it definitely is that.
For those who are fans of Justin Vernon you have probably heard his various other works: Volcano Choir, Gayngs, etc. On this new album he takes where he left off on the "Blood Bank" Ep and mixes it with his other work to get an original album along with keeping his Bon Iver feel. The music is really marvelous Justin shows his wide range of vocals singing high and low all over the album. There's also much more texture among the instruments with horns being used and many other instruments.
Then there are the lyrics. Justin is great at using words I'm not even sure what they mean but they sound great together and there are some quality gems on this album. I tried to pick out a few lines that really hit me but they were all so great I figured I would just post the link of the lyrics for every song.
http://boniver.org/lyrics.html
Overall this is one of the best albums released in the last several years. Bon Iver does it again and will probably do it over and over again. Justin Vernon is exceptionally talented and its seams that everything he touches is a brilliant form of art. Hope everyone is able to enjoy this album as much as I am.
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