Comments on: Bon Iver :: Blood Bank EP

By: Ode to ‘09 – Music… « Micah_2.0

Ode to ‘09 – Music… « Micah_2.0 — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:14:56 +0000

[...] So far, Justin Vernon can do no wrong. Last year’s “For Emma, Forever Ago” album was widely lauded as one of the best things to happen to music ever. I might not argue there. There’s something about the falsetto and wintery-feel of Bon Iver’s music that catches ones ear in a new way. The Blood Bank EP is only 4 songs, but all of them hold that same haunting quality that the band is becoming know for. You know how artists often strive for that authentic quality, or spiritual depth that will connect them with an audience? For some reason, Bon Iver seems to be doing that for a lot of people, and it is so weird. The indie guy inside me wants to keep it all underground and not share this little jewel with anyone, but then again I am glad that good music is being recognized. Anyways, Blood Bank is something special if you are into calmish, acoustic indie music. Favorite tracks: all, but I have a particular fondness for Woods, an acapella track with like 15 harmonizing voices and the most unique use of autotune ever. Aquarium Drunkard review. [...]

By: Matthew

Matthew — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:55:46 +0000

I’m surprised by some of the criticism around the ‘net concerning “Woods.” Of course, it’s repetitive–it’s 4 lines. It sounds insanely beautiful, though. I, personally, can’t stop listening to it. It’s haunting me.

By: Sunday MP3 Roundup, 1.18.09 — HearYa - Indie Music Blog

Sunday MP3 Roundup, 1.18.09 — HearYa - Indie Music Blog — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 16:46:30 +0000

[...] Bon Iver – Your Love (The Outfield via) [...]

By: radionowhere

radionowhere — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:52:59 +0000

Surprisingly great cover choice which reveals something I’d never heard in the original (like all great covers). In this case, it’s the moody, repetitive guitar arpeggios, which point to a little more depth than I’d suspected in the track.

Or maybe it’s just that I was like 14 when this came out, and I had no clue?

By: Under The Covers: Deer Tick, Bon Iver, Port O’Brien, Phosphorescent cover Paul Simon, The Outfield, Nirvana, and Willie Nelson — HearYa - Indie Music Blog

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:00:41 +0000

[...] Bon Iver – Your Love (The Outfield via) [...]

By: bon sliver

bon sliver — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:12:41 +0000

My album sucks arse. Find something better to enjoy!

By: Media Roundup: What’s in store for 2009? « True Endeavors- Music for Madison

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:03:33 +0000

[...] Wisconsin’s own Bon Iver created one of the most beloved albums of 2008 with his deeply moving For Emma, Forever Ago. Fans curious to hear what beautiful music he’ll make next are getting a sneak peak, with his new EP, Blood Bank. [...]

By: Funky Rutabaga

Funky Rutabaga — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:50:35 +0000

If “Woods” is seriously repetitive, it may be the point, because the “repetitiveness” is beautiful. The addition of vocoder on “Woods” makes the EP the stellar success it is. Some of the tracks evoke the idea that Justin Vernon listened to some 70s artists (Eagles circa 1972 influences on “Blood Bank”, and “Woods” is a song that, to me, that is a mixture of Stevie Wonder (Music of My Mind) and The Band (Music From Big Pink/The Band) influences) and crafted his own, original acoustic tunes based on this. Justin Vernon is a genius, and Blood Bank will be one of the best EPs (or any album, for that matter) of 2009.

My only gripe about the EP is that the cover of The Outfield’s “Your Love” was excluded. The inclusion of that song would elevate perfection to an unattainable level.

By: j. neas

j. neas — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:54:45 +0000

I totally thought that 6th comment was building up to be an insightful comment about Bon Iver’s music..

By: Wednesday Links | Subverting Mediocrity

Wednesday Links | Subverting Mediocrity — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:05:28 +0000

[...] Listen to a free tune off Bon Iver’s upcoming EP. Get it. [...]

By: KillMyDemo

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By: scott

scott — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 21:52:59 +0000

i love that outfield song, what a great cover.

By: Voyno

Voyno — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:00:24 +0000

I’m late to the bon party but it looks I will be destroyed by another singer songwriter. What is a boy to do…
voyno

By: corinna

corinna — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:41:51 +0000

love the cover. remember the song well.