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| Justin Vernon, lead singer of Bon Iver |
The band, which also consists of Michael Noyce, Sean Carey and Matthew McCaughan, released their debut album "For Emma, Forever Ago" in 2007.
Doesn't that seem like... forever ago?
Puns aside fans are desperate for some new material and luckily, an untitled album is set to release sometime in June. But why exactly has it taken so long?
"Somewhere along the line, I forgot how to right songs." Vernon told Rolling Stone.
It's easy to see why Vernon felt this way. He is the songwriter of the band and over the course of three years he had quite a lot of things to do. Including working with Kanye West.
If that seems a little hard to believe, don't worry because I did a double take at that information too.
That's right, Bon Iver worked with the rapper on his most recent album: "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy." Vernon appeared on six songs.
And when Vernon sat down to start writing songs for his own record, he wasn't feeling it. So, he isolated himself in rural Wisconsin and worked with a number of musicians, including saxophonist Colin Stetson, on creating interesting new sounds for the album.
Eventually, he was able to craft a 10-track album which will include song titles like "Perth," "Minnesota Wisconsin," and "Beth/Rest."
I have to say that I am really excited. Bon Iver's debut was so good that expectations are high for this sophomore effort.
Let's hope it is worth the wait.
In the meantime, listen to one of the highlights of their first album, "Skinny Love," to tide you over until June.
Bon Iver<3
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