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If the debut album from Joanna Newsom, 2004's The Milk-Eyed Mender, suggested there was no-one in music quite like this elfin San Franciscan harpist, its follow-up Ys sees that gulf of difference become a universe of possibilities. Recorded by veteran engineer Steve Albini, with strings from Brian Wilson collaborator Van Dyke Parks and vocal contributions from Newsom's current beau, Bill Callahan of alternative country miserabilists Smog, Ys is an altogether bigger, broader, more fantastical and more ambitious offering than its predecessor.
* Co-Produced by Van Dyke Parks (Beach Boys Etc), Harp and vocals recorded by Steve Albini Mixed by Jim O'Rourke, Mastered by Nick Webb At Abbey Road Studios, London * Package is a CD Jewel case with elaborate 32 pg designed sleeve/booklet enclosed. Lyrics are included. * `Ys' was recorded with a 30+ strong Orchestra.
Tracklist
1 Emily 12:08
2 Monkey & Bear 9:29
3 Sawdust & Diamonds 9:55
4 Only Skin 16:53
5 Cosmia 7:17