2007-01-15
On Joanna Newsom's second album, Ys (pronounced "ease"), she continues to move in a very different direction than her peers, and even a different one than what her audience might expect. The Milk-Eyed Mender's 12 gentle vignettes sounded like they were basking in sunlight; Ys is epic, restless, and demanding, made up of five dazzling, shape-shifting songs that range from seven to 16 minutes long.
MATT THE ELECTRICIAN
Accidental Thief
Various Artists
My Blueberry Nights Soundtrack
RANDALL BRAMBLETT
Rich Someday
TOM WAITS
GLITTER AND DOOM LIVE
BLIND WILLIES
Needle, Feather, and a Rope
GRAYSON CAPPS
- Rott-n-Roll
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