The Milk-Eyed Mender
Joanna Newsom
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Bridges and Balloons | Joanna Newsom | 3:42 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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Sprout and the Bean | Joanna Newsom | 4:32 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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The Book of Right-On | Joanna Newsom | 4:29 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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Sadie | Joanna Newsom | 6:02 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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Inflammatory Writ | Joanna Newsom | 2:50 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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This Side of the Blue | Joanna Newsom | 5:21 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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"En Gallop" | Joanna Newsom | 5:07 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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Cassiopeia | Joanna Newsom | 3:20 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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Peach, Plum, Pear | Joanna Newsom | 3:33 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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Swansea | Joanna Newsom | 5:05 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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Three Little Babes | Joanna Newsom | 3:42 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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Clam, Crab, Cockle, Cowrie | Joanna Newsom | 4:21 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 12 Songs |
Album Review
Classically trained harpist Joanna Newsom uses her appreciation of Appalachian folk and bluegrass for an oddly alluring set of indie rock melodies. Milk-Eyed Mender, which follows her homemade EP releases Walnut Whales and Yarn and Glue, is rich in harvest colors. Newsom's childlike voice brings an unstudied grace to an innocent setting of songs, and such quirkiness is hard to find among most guitar-driven indie acts. From the more whimsical moments of "Peach, Plum, Pear" and "Inflammatory Writ" to the dovelike ballad "This Side of the Blue," Newsom welcomes the listener to sink into its imagination. Delicate harp arrangements are nicely sprinkled among specks of pianos, organs, and a harpsichord, only adding to the fascination that is Milk-Eyed Mender. Some may find the album to be overly sweet in spots due to Newsom's girlish voice; however, the fairytale-like appeal of Milk-Eyed Mender is far too intriguing to dismiss. Newsom exists in several musical spheres, one being a member of the Pleased, while not forgetting how wonderful it is to live in a warm place that leaves you bright-eyed and hopeful for only what is good in life.
Customer Reviews
Sublime.
This has to be one of the most beautiful, moving and refreshing albums I've ever come across. I heard ‘This Side of Blue’ on an advert and after hearing the whole track decided to download the album. Newsom’s voice beams with a childlike innocence on nearly all the songs. Simple and sublime. I’ve not heard anything like it and I can't fault any tracks on this album.
Wicked!
Joanna Newsom is one of those rare people that really reaches out and touches you. What seems at first to be a pretty outlandish, sometimes shrill singing voice quickly becomes a window to something untarnished and beautiful. Great stuff!
Newness is rare, this is special.
Take one listen to any one track. Then buy it. Sugar sweetness holds the power of a child's honesty, but it's rough; there are no electronic lies in this recording, you'll hear it like she tells it, and she tells it like nobody ever has.
Biography
Born: 1982 in Nevada City, CA
Genre: Singer/Songwriter
Years Active: '00s
Top Albums and Songs By Joanna Newsom
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This Side of the Blue | The Milk-Eyed Mender | 5:21 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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The Muppet Show Theme | The Muppets (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) | 0:50 | £0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Book of Right-On | The Milk-Eyed Mender | 4:29 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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Peach, Plum, Pear | The Milk-Eyed Mender | 3:33 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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Sprout and the Bean | The Milk-Eyed Mender | 4:32 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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Sawdust & Diamonds | Ys | 9:55 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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'81 | Have One On Me | 3:51 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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What We Have Known | Sprout and the Bean - Single | 6:06 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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Cosmia | Ys | 7:17 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
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Colleen | Joanna Newsom & The Y's Street Band - EP | 6:41 | £0.79 | View In iTunes |
- £7.99
- Genres: Singer/Songwriter, Music, Alternative, Indie Rock, Folk-Rock, Rock
- Released: 23 March 2004
- ℗ 2004 Drag City
