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)
Hi there! So a week or so ago, you met my friend Brandon in a bar in downtown Eau Claire (skinny guy with dark hair and super bright green eyes), where he proceeded to tell you that I turned him onto your music and you then signed two autographs, one for him, and one for me. I haven't recieved it from him yet, but I'm super excited to get it, and hope one day I can meet you in person myself! Hope life is treating you wonderously. Much love from Ashland, WI.
I DJ for WERS88. 9fm Emerson College, and every day I come in I wish and hope to have even just one of your tracks in my playlist, youre the man - keep it up
Thanks and praise for success coming from a project created so honestly and from the heart. Your album has gotten me through a very rough time. - jennimi
