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 11/2016

    Streets of Laredo
    Wild

  • reviewed 08/2004

    Terri Hendrix
    The Art of Removing Wallpaper

  • reviewed 11/2004

    Robyn Hitchock
    Spooked

  • reviewed 07/2016

    Anthony D'Amato
    Cold Snap

  • reviewed 08/2009

    ANNIE & ROD CAPPS
    My Blue Garden

  • reviewed 02/2017

    Scott Nolan
    Silverhill

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.