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 03/2017

    Byrd & Street
    This Much Is True

  • reviewed 07/2016

    Dolly Shine
    Walkabout

  • reviewed 09/2009

    WILLIE NELSON
    Lost Highway

  • reviewed 10/2006

    DAN BERN
    Breath

  • reviewed 09/2015

    Callaghan
    A History Of Now

  • reviewed 10/2013

    DENISON WITMER
    Denison Witmer

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.