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.
RICKY SKAGGS
Music to My Ears
On and On
And The Wave Has Two Sides
Jorma Kaukonen
Stars In My Crown
Various Artists
A Tribute to Billy Joe Shaver Live
Sonia and disappear fear
DF05
Emmylou Harris
Stumble into Grace
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