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While many might drive themselves mad by remaining isolated during three rough winter months in Wisconsin, Justin Vernon (aka Bon Iver) translated this retreat into a masterful album.

Vintage Cafe: Extraordinary Recording Documents Bon Iver Touring Band In 2011

September 16,2013 - In August of 2011 The World Cafe travelled to Brooklyn to listen in on an extraordinary recording session with Justin Vernon and the 9 piece touring version of Bon Iver.

CD of the Month

Bon Iver gained notoriety in 2008 with the release of his intimate solo debut For Emma, Forever Ago. The album was heralded as one of the year’s best independent releases. Peter Gabriel would go on to cover Bon Iver and Vernon even ventured into the world of hip-hop as a prominent guest on the latest release from Kanye West. All that would just add to the build-up of expectations for the second Bon Iver album. To say that the new album from Bon Iver singer-songwriter Justin Vernon is easily accessible … well … that wouldn’t be true. Yet despite a much bolder landscape, puzzling lyrics and a general propensity to demand more of its audience Bon Iver, Bon Iver is an inspiring effort.

Bon Iver gained notoriety in 2008 with the release of his intimate solo debut For Emma, Forever Ago. The album was heralded as one of the year’s best independent releases. Peter Gabriel would go on to cover Bon Iver and Vernon even ventured into the world of hip-hop as a prominent guest on the latest release from Kanye West. All that would just add to the build-up of expectations for the second Bon Iver album. To say that the new album from Bon Iver singer-songwriter Justin Vernon is easily accessible … well … that wouldn’t be true. Yet despite a much bolder landscape, puzzling lyrics and a general propensity to demand more of its audience Bon Iver, Bon Iver is an inspiring effort.

Tracklist

Lisa Hannigan - I Don't Know
The Pretenders - Love's A Mystery
Bell X-1 The Great Defector
Gomez - Airstream Driver
DeVotchKa - The Clockwise Witness
Angus & Julia Stone - Mango Tree
Bat For Lashes - Daniel

Tracklist

1. Adele - Chasing Pavements
2. Aimee Mann - 31 Today
3. Bon Iver - For Emma
4. Brett Dennen - Crazy
5. Calexico - Two Silver Trees
6. Cold War Kids - Something Is Not Right with Me
7. Delta Spirit - People C'Mon