Review: Bon Iver – For Emma, Forever Ago

Posted on April 23, 2008 | 6 Responses

Sam Beam vs. TV On The Radio + Northwestern Wisconsin = Bon Iver’s For Emma, Forever Ago. This is a stripped-down and low-key but amazingly beautiful folk album that is hushed yet fervently soulful. As far as debut albums go, this one from Bon Iver (aka Justin Vernon) is stunning.

MP3 | Bon Iver – Flume For Emma, Forever Ago
MP3 | Bon Iver – Lump Sum For Emma, Forever Ago

6 Responses

  1. Lee April 24, 2008 at 12:25 PM | | Reply

    are the links right? they seem to go to some federalist songs…

  2. Cassi April 24, 2008 at 2:21 PM | | Reply

    The links definitely aren’t right, but the dulcet tones of Bon Iver certainly are.

    His live show is wonderful.

  3. Eric April 24, 2008 at 4:56 PM | | Reply

    Links should be all good now. Thanks for the heads up.

  4. GE April 25, 2008 at 1:53 PM | | Reply

    Oh man, this record is good. Best debut in a while.

  5. Dave August 28, 2008 at 6:28 AM | | Reply

    An absolutely mighty album. Getting into this way too late.

  6. Danlaa May 30, 2011 at 7:08 AM | | Reply

    I love Bon Iver, Justin Vernon’s lyrics are so daunting and poetic, carried out by his amazing voice and drop tuned guitar and majestic sounds.

    For Emma Forever Ago was a magnificent album and I’m very much looking forward to their new album.
    Due June 20th, A preview found here

    Bon Iver – Calgary

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