Stuck on Repeat
Listening to: Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever AgoJennie really loves this album and has had it on repeat for the better part of the last two weeks, because that's what she likes to do. When she really likes something, she gets as much of it as she can while she likes it. Which is why we got married. We're still together, so I guess she still likes me. Just kidding. We're in love.
I had my doubts in regards to Bon Iver because I'd heard it was reminiscent of Iron & Wine, and I get very sleepy when I listen to Iron & Wine. So, eventually, I listened to the album. It wasn't really until Jennie started playing it non-stop that I realized how good this album is. (And, for that matter, I found some live recordings of Iron & Wine, and they blew me away.) Maybe I'm some sort of lo-fi, minimalist guy, but I really like this album because it's pretty simple. It's got beautiful guitar, and an at-first unnerving falsetto voice leading the way into some wonderfully crafted and mournfully lovely songs. I should say that while making an excellent rainy-day soundtrack, there is also a real uplifting sound here as well. This is a really excellent album, and one that will likely keep a spot in our ever-increasing playlist of great music here at the homestead.
Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago ★★★★★★★★✩✩
Favorite Tracks: Flume, Skinny Love, The Wolves (Act I and II), Creature Fear, For Emma
Least Favorite Tracks: Team
1. Flume
2. Lump Sum
3. Skinny Love
4. The Wolves (Act I and II)
5. Blindsided
6. Creature Fear
7. Team
8. For Emma
9. re: Stacks
4 things:
I love Bon Iver. And this album.
Exactly! They're fantastic, right? How's the long distance going? I'm a bit of a veteran, if you didn't know.
Ahh, yes, a long distance veteran -of course you are!
I salute you.
Sometimes, in the midst of the battle, I forget those who have gone before me.
It's only for a time, yes?
We're really pulling through.
Steven's home at Christmas for a little more than 3 weeks, so that's exciting.
3 weeks, that's a great long time. 'It's only for a time' is the best way to deal with it. Especially when, at the end of it, you get to get married.
Still so thrilled for you guys.
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