Joanna Newsom YS

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It shouldn't be a surprise that an artist as stridently unconventional as Joanna Newsom would make a second album that overturns all the expectations established by her first. Whil e Newsom's harp, highly poetic lyrics, and distinctive, child-like voice will be familiar to fans of THE MILK-EYED MENDER, YS takes Newsom's art in a new, startling directions. The quaint, self-contained folk portraits of the debut are obliterated here in favor of sprawling epics that recall sea shanties, Homeric myths, and progressive rock. Newsom's words are still highly literate and evocative, though they seem more narrative and symbolic than the surreal expressions of MENDER. The album is graced by string arrangements from Van Dyke Parks which create a swelling, dramatic counterpoint to Newsom's performances. Production assistance from indie-rock titans Steve Albini and Jim O'Rourke helps make this stellar effort one of 2006's most provocative releases. Format Detail: 2LP Internal ID: JITRE Genre: Rock Handling Note: **Please allow an additional 72 hours for this item's shipment.** Format: Vinyl Genre: Rock Format: Vinyl Format Detail: 2LP Handling Note: **Please allow an additional 72 hours for this item's shipment.** Internal ID: JITRE Released: 2006-11-14 Released: 2006-11-14 Show more