JOANNA NEWSOM

Ys

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.

More reviews tagged #Folk

  • reviewed 08/2011

    SLAID CLEAVES
    SORROW & SMOKE LIVE AT THE HORSESHOE LOUNGE

  • reviewed 06/2004

    The Mammals
    Rock That Babe

  • reviewed 05/2008

    Allison Downey
    Across The Sea

  • reviewed 10/2015

    The Waxies
    Down With The Ship

  • reviewed 03/2007

    Chris Proctor
    Ladybug Stomp

  • reviewed 10/2006

    EMBER SWIFT
    The Dirty Pulse

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.