Name: For Emma,Forever Ago
Brand: Bon Iver

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375 Media

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[r1357686]

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Black

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Extended format: No

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Signed copies: No

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Download code: No

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Bonus disc: No

Release date

2014-01-17

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5911641

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652637280913

Black LP

2008-05-16

5911642

652637280920

Artist

Bon Iver

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Singer Songwriter

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Bon Iver is an American indie folk band that was started in 2007 by Justin Vernon. Originally a solo project, Bon Iver has since evolved into a larger band. Their unique sound and heartfelt lyrics have gained them a dedicated following. With their captivating melodies and soulful performances, Bon Iver continues to make waves in the music industry.
Justin Vernon's talent as a singer-songwriter shines through in every song, as he effortlessly combines elements of folk, indie rock, and even electronic music. His introspective lyrics touch on themes of love, loss, and self-discovery, resonating with listeners around the world.
Since their debut album "For Emma, Forever Ago," Bon Iver has released several critically acclaimed albums and won numerous awards for their music. Their live performances are known for their raw emotion and intimate atmosphere, leaving audiences captivated and wanting more.

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Bon Iver’s Blood Bank EP was originally released in early 2009, hot on the heels of the beloved album For Emma, Forever Ago. The EP was a harbinger of a new sound for Bon Iver: a movement away from the acoustic guitar-led instrumentation of the debut and the beginning of an exploration into the experimental sounds that have evolved but defined Bon Iver ever since. The reissue of this seminal EP is coupled with brand new live renditions of all the EP tracks:A reflection on the Blood Bank EP by Ryan Matteson:When I reflect on the songs that make up the Blood Bank EP, I am drawn to mantras, both musical and lyrical. The driving and pulsating rhythm of the title track is held steady by the repeated refrain, I know it well, before it eventually yields to a beautiful array of guitar distortion and noise. These moments are significant through all four songs. When the steel guitar makes its entrance on Beach Baby, it’s transportive. A blissful, breezy feeling sweeps into the room and that puts you within the moment. Close your eyes and you can feel it. Babys follows perfectly. A piano guides your mind to the new beginnings that come with the changing of seasons. The awareness of time passes and makes way for another day. Then there’s Woods. A flawless finale. Foreign and new. Not just a new direction but a new beginning entirely. A place where boundaries don’t exist. It was a signal change of things to come, laying the groundwork for new collaborations. A decade later, the song says so much in just three lines. Most significant to me are the words, “I’m building a sill to slow down the time.” Time doesn’t slow down, it races.Side A 1. Blood Bank 2. Beach Baby 3. Babys 4. Woods Side B 1. Blood Bank (Live From Ericsson Globe, Stockholm SE, Oct 21 2018) 2. Beach Baby (Live from The Bomb Factory, Dallas TX, Jan 23 2018) 3. Babys (Live from Eventim Apollo Hammersmith, London UK, Mar 4 2018) 4. Woods (Live from Pitchfork Paris Presented by La Blogotheque, Nov 3 2018)

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