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.ROSE POLENZANI WITH SESSION AMERICANA
When the River Meets the Sea
PIETA BROWN
Mercury
YVETTE LANDRY
Should Have Known
DEVENDRA BANHART
What Will We Be
Michelle Shocked
ToHeavenURide
LEONARD COHEN
SELECTIONS FROM LIVE IN LONDON
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