Bon Iver, Bon Iver

adidasss · 07-01-2011, 12:20 AM

Gets better with each listen. I've fallen asleep to it many a night now...

starrynight · 07-01-2011, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by adidasss

I've fallen asleep to it many a night now...

But is that a good thing?

Connair · 07-01-2011, 02:27 PM

I was a little skeptical because of all the hype, but it really delivers something amazing. After my first listen through I knew I would be listening many more times.

Roemilca · 07-06-2011, 09:49 AM

5/5. There's not even a lot to say about this album, it's just amazing from beginning to end.

djchameleon · 07-06-2011, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by starrynight

But is that a good thing?

lol yes it is!

I have tried listening to it a few times and it seems to calm me down some but I've been in a weird angsty mood where I can't listen to it more than a few tracks.

Metal Connoisseur · 07-06-2011, 02:37 PM

Hmmm a lot of 5/5 and 4/5's, so does that put it over or under For Emma, Forever Ago?

adidasss · 07-06-2011, 03:29 PM

I can't decide, they're very different listening experiences for me. A tie?

FaSho · 07-06-2011, 04:35 PM

Under. Still great, but For Emma is almost perfect.

Metal Connoisseur · 07-06-2011, 05:40 PM

Seems worthy of a download then, I'm in the mood for some chill stuff. After a couple of listens I will post my thoughts. I'm interested to hear these differences and see what direction Bon Iver has taken because they could've just as easily rehashed the sound of the last album and still achieved great success.

zachsd · 07-07-2011, 01:18 AM

3/5

Well I liked what he tried to do. He definitely tried to make an album that was a step in a different direction from Emma. Ultimately, however, I think his attempt sort of failed, mainly by overdoing the production. All the horns, synth and strings take away from what should have been the focus: his voice and lyrics. I feel like he tries to go for a sound thats atmospheric and solitary, but ends up with something that's just muddled and flat. There are also a couple of complete duds, Beth/Rest being the most notable one. Holy crap that song sucks, like abominably blows. Let's leave that type of production in the 80s, please.

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07-01-2011, 12:20 AM	#31 (permalink)
adidasss Slavic gay sauce Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 7,993	Gets better with each listen. I've fallen asleep to it many a night now... __________________ “Think of what a paradise this world would be if men were kind and wise.” - Kurt Vonnegut, Cat's Cradle. Last.fm

07-06-2011, 09:49 AM	#34 (permalink)
Roemilca Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 412	5/5. There's not even a lot to say about this album, it's just amazing from beginning to end. __________________

07-06-2011, 03:29 PM	#37 (permalink)
adidasss Slavic gay sauce Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 7,993	I can't decide, they're very different listening experiences for me. A tie? __________________ “Think of what a paradise this world would be if men were kind and wise.” - Kurt Vonnegut, Cat's Cradle. Last.fm

07-07-2011, 01:18 AM	#40 (permalink)
zachsd Music Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 347	3/5 Well I liked what he tried to do. He definitely tried to make an album that was a step in a different direction from Emma. Ultimately, however, I think his attempt sort of failed, mainly by overdoing the production. All the horns, synth and strings take away from what should have been the focus: his voice and lyrics. I feel like he tries to go for a sound thats atmospheric and solitary, but ends up with something that's just muddled and flat. There are also a couple of complete duds, Beth/Rest being the most notable one. Holy crap that song sucks, like abominably blows. Let's leave that type of production in the 80s, please. Beth/Rest: __________________ lastfm rym

07-01-2011, 02:27 PM	#33 (permalink)
Connair Music Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ogden, Utah Posts: 159	I was a little skeptical because of all the hype, but it really delivers something amazing. After my first listen through I knew I would be listening many more times.

07-06-2011, 02:37 PM	#36 (permalink)
Metal Connoisseur Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 539	Hmmm a lot of 5/5 and 4/5's, so does that put it over or under For Emma, Forever Ago?

07-06-2011, 05:40 PM	#39 (permalink)
Metal Connoisseur Franchise Player Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 539	Seems worthy of a download then, I'm in the mood for some chill stuff. After a couple of listens I will post my thoughts. I'm interested to hear these differences and see what direction Bon Iver has taken because they could've just as easily rehashed the sound of the last album and still achieved great success.