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 08/2006

    The Sadies
    In Concert Volume One

  • reviewed 02/2017

    Travis Linville
    Up Ahead

  • reviewed 06/2011

    VETIVER
    The Errant Charm

  • reviewed 10/2011

    BLIND WILLIES
    Needle, Feather, and a Rope

  • reviewed 07/2007

    HACKENSAW BOYS
    Look Out

  • reviewed 08/2009

    OR, THE WHALE
    Self-Titled

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.