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.MAGGIE BJORKLUND
Coming Home
Chris Forsyth & The Solar Motel Band
The Rarity Of Experience Disks 1 & 2
RICKY SKAGGS
Music to My Ears
M. Ward
Duet for Guitars #2
Great Lakes Myth Society
Compass Rose Bouquet
LISA HALEY
King Cake
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