Joanna Newsom - Ys [11/14] *

Artist:

Newsom, Joanna

See Also:

Animal Collective Banhart, Devendra Stevens, Sufjan Kings Of Convenience

Description:

Personnel include: Joanna Newsom (vocals, harp); Grant Geissman (electric guitar); Lee Sklar (electric bass); Don Heffington (percussion).
It shouldn`t be a surprise that an artist as stridently unconventional as Joanna Newsom would make a second album that overturns all the expectations established by her first. While Newsom`s harp, highly poetic lyrics, and distinctive, child-like voice will be familiar to fans of THE MILK-EYED MENDER, YS takes Newsom`s art in a new, startling directions.
The quaint, self-contained folk portraits of the debut are obliterated here in favor of sprawling epics that recall sea shanties, Homeric myths, and progressive rock. Newsom`s words are still highly literate and evocative, though they seem more narrative and symbolic than the surreal expressions of MENDER. The album is graced by string arrangements from Van Dyke Parks which create a swelling, dramatic counterpoint to Newsom`s performances. Production assistance from indie-rock titans Steve Albini and Jim O`Rourke helps make this stellar effort one of 2006`s most provocative releases.

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Emily
2. Monkey & Bear
3. Sawdust & Diamonds
4. Only Skin
5. Cosmia

Album Information

Release Date:

11/14/2006

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Rock & Pop

Subgenre:

Alt Country

Label:

Drag City

Catalog Number:

303

Original Release Year:

2006

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

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