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

    Weyes Blood
    Front Row Seat To Earth

  • reviewed 02/2008

    JASON COLLETT
    Here's To Being Here

  • reviewed 01/2006

    KAREN SAVOCA
    In the Dirt

  • reviewed 09/2015

    Dotan
    7 Layers

  • reviewed 08/2009

    OR, THE WHALE
    Self-Titled

  • reviewed 05/2010

    KRISTY HANSON
    Into the Quiet

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.