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 03/2010

    TEXAS TORNADOS
    ESTA BUENO!

  • reviewed 07/2011

    CITY AND COLOUR
    Little Hell

  • reviewed 05/2008

    Various Artists
    My Blueberry Nights Soundtrack

  • reviewed 06/2012

    KELLY HOGAN
    I Like to Keep Myself in Pain

  • reviewed 08/2007

    TEDDY THOMPSON
    Upfront & Down Low

  • reviewed 12/1969

    THE YAYAS
    Paper Boats

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.