Now that Bon Iver has made its mark and will be put behind, I am really looking forward to what Justin Vernon comes at us next with. I think he is a true genius. Unique and incredibly talented. The two Bon Iver records are two of my favorite sin the past 10 years. The things that guy can emote with that voice is pretty incredible. Easily one of the best concerts ive seen as well. His solo record from a few years back is great as well because you can get a glimpse into his talent and whats to come. I look forward to whatever he comes with next.

Love this performance:




and one of my all time favorite songs:

Blood Bank was the first song I learned to play (badly) on the guitar.

What was the first song you learned to play well?

Still working on it.

YOU CAN DO IT!

First album still blows me away on a regular basis.

I have trouble keeping up with a lot of music news, and i hadnt heard that bon iver was gonna be no more, any links to articles where he talks about it?

And also, if you havent checked out deyarmond edison you need to, very good stuff from his earlier band

Absolutely, and the 2nd one is good on the album but amazing live

Anyone else prefer the second album?

Thanks much. and looks like its not over for good but probably an extended break kinda thing and see what happens

Absolutely not.

I think they absolutely complement each other beautifully

I agree in the same way that a mouthful of orange juice compliments freshly brushed teeth.

Like i was saying above, the 2nd album is good, but if it sounded more like it does live then i would appreciate it as much as the first, but its a good bit more mellow on the album

This guy sounds like something I wouldn't like, but kind of do, but can't seem to get into after all.

That first record is just gorgeous.

you're a weirdo



but the second one was a bloated abomination

Nah. It's a lot more cluttered, and it doesn't have that endearing ramshackle quality of "For Emma", but I like how it turned out. The arrangements are orchestral and dynamic, they don't weigh down the songs (most of which I feel are as strong as the debut's). I see where you're coming from, but "bloated abomination" are not words I'd use to describe the album. I like it a lot. Though that last song does have that weird early-80s I-stayed-up-all-night-doing-coke-in-a-hotel-room-and-what-am-I-doing-to-myself MOR radio feel to it.

Yeah abomination is probably too strong but the bloated thing (+ some cheesiness) I can't get past, it really ruined it for me, I love his voice and it works so well when in a sparse environment.

I really like Anais Mitchell's Hadestown on which he features along with Greg? Brown, Ani DiFranco and other people.