Justin Vernon; a multi talented musician with a somewhat emotional edge, never a bad combination for an indie-rock singer/songwriter.
From the exceptionally cold Wisconsin (Northern USA) which he claims, "inspires him", Vernon entered into numerous musical ventures, including bands he and his friends formed that went by names like Mount Vernon, DeYarmond Edison and The Rosebuds. Vernon eventually settled on Bon Iver whilst recording what would become the band's first album in a remote mountain cabin, he got the name from watching the TV series "Northern Exposure" and used the French words "bon hiver" which literally means 'good winter'. After breaking up with his band and his girlfriend as well as suffering from mononucleosis, Vernon decided to recover by spending 3 months in a remote cabin in the freezing mountains of Northern USA. With very basic recording equipment, Vernon recorded the album completely himself.
The album, entitled 'For Emma, Forever Ago', was originally not meant for release but after such a positive response from friends and family, Vernon and his band decided to release it properly through a label - JagJaguWar which saw even more support shown. All of the songs you hear on the album are as they were recorded in the cabin by Vernon. Vernon expressed his desire to continue to record in this way in the future; perhaps a trend is emerging as many indie rock bands are choosing to have a heavier hand in the recording of their music as technology is making it far simpler to understand without training or experience.
'For Emma, Forever Ago' is unreal, the perfect album to listen to, cover to cover. Ideal for serenading, it also aids chilling and driving. Three is a crowd when Bon Iver is on, two is ideal!
Best tracks; Skinny Love, Blood Bank and Creature Fear.
Bon Iver is so good!
Enjoy!
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