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.WILLY PORTER
Available Light
THE BAPTIST GENERALS
Jackleg Devotional to the Heart
Drew Emmitt
Across the Bridge
EILEN JEWELL
QUEEN OF THE MINOR KEY
Dolly Shine
Walkabout
Brother Adams
Almost Alive At Front Street
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