Justin Vernon moved to a remote cabin in the woods of Northwestern Wisconsin at the onset of winter. Tailing from the swirling breakup of his long time band, he escaped to the property and surrounded himself with simple work, quiet, and space. He lived there alone for three months, filling his days with wood splitting and other chores around the land. This special time slowly began feeding a bold, uninhibited new musical focus... For a complete bio, click here.
"One of 2008's landmark records." MOJO (5 stars - album of the month)
"A classic debut album." Uncut (5 stars - album of the month)
"A minimalist masterpiece." Sunday Times (5 stars - album of the week)
"One of the year's best." The Independent (5 stars)
Well hello there....just wanted you to know that I thoroughly understand you what you went through in your songs. Its very comforting for me right now. I think I should come see you when you are in NYC. Love, Joy P.S. Your writing is fantastic....poetic...and just downright beautiful. No matter what happens don't lose that.
I still can't find the right words to explain my feelings while listening to your music. Sooo beautiful that it really fuckin hurts... Can't wait to see you this fall on stage in Cologn.
Cheerio and fare thee well, Julian J / Black Rust. :-)
"Well the older generation, they got something to say / But they better say it fast or get outta the way. " (Neil Young)
Thank you for such a great album. I love it. I think I've listened to it about 55 times already. I even reviewed it too. Not to plug myself, I know that's lame, but if you want to read my take on For Emma, Forever Ago here's where you can read my review - www. tracermagazine. com
SO i was driving with the windows down on last Sunday... I had the Bon Iver playing loud. It was a cloudy day and it took my heart away... and at the stop light the girl asked," who is that playing? " ... Of course I had to scream," BON IVER... It's Brilliant!" So thank you!
