Sparse, fragile beauty - All the work of one man (For Emma Forever Ago - Bon Iver)

Member Name: navidson

Product:	For Emma Forever Ago - Bon Iver
Date:	09/02/09 (11 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Relaxing, elegant

Disadvantages: Slightly one paced

In a time of multi-million pound music videos, TV talent shows and ex stars trying to sell us car insurance, reaffirmation in music is sometimes difficult to find. Occasionally a record comes long that makes you remember why you fell in love with music in the first place. Welcome to Bon Iver

Essentially the work of one man, holed up in a cabin with an acoustic guitar - This is as far from a marketing mans dreams as you could get. The instrumentation here is spider-web brittle, sparse waves of guitar and fragile vocals all we get to focus on. Close your eyes and you're transported, sitting around a camp fire, holding hands with a new love, the stars in the sky you're only company.

The standouts here are 'Skinny Love' (which encapsulates the whole album into its 4 minutes) and Creature Fear - The latter of which is as upbeat as it gets.

If you enjoy the work of Jose Gonzalez or Iron & Wine, there are many riches for you here.

Summary: Acoustic beauty from one man superstar (to-be)