Joanna Newsom: The Milk-Eyed Mender Vinyl LP

by Turntable Lab

$24.95

<p><i>If you aren't up on your wistful indie-folk, it's time to get to know Joanna Newsom and her 2004 debut.</i> It's been over 10 years since its original release (time flies huh?), but <i>The Milk-Eyed Mender</i> is still some of her finest work. Right from the start, "Bridges &amp; Balloons" hypnotizes and confuses you, throwing you into the harp-laden world of this squeaky-voiced little wood nymph. Even if Ms. Newsom's singing takes a little getting used to – think <a href="http://turntablelab.com/search?q=bjork" target="_blank"><strong>Bjork</strong></a> in Appalachia? – you'll probably want to throw some drums under the minimal arrangements here, but I implore you to just leave the beauty alone! Anyway, I'll quit with the praise, 'cause once you listen to "The Book of Right-On," "Sadie," "Sprout &amp; The Bean" and "Clam, Crab, Cockle, Cowrie," you'll be all over this. 12 tracks. Recommended.</p> <ul> <li>black vinyl pressing</li> <li>printed insert</li> <li>music label: Drag City 2004</li> </ul> <h6>reviewed by Chris Lemon-Red 06/2015</h6>