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 05/2009

    WAYNE “THE TRAIN” HANCOCK
    Viper of Melody

  • reviewed 12/1969

    Various Artists
    Because of Winn-Dixie OST

  • reviewed 11/2016

    Johann Johannsson
    Orphee

  • reviewed 05/2007

    BEAVER NELSON
    Exciting Opportunity

  • reviewed 12/2013

    WHISKY GENTRY
    HOLLY GROVE

  • reviewed 08/2017

    Jefferson Ross
    Live At Hillbilly Haiku

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.