In 2016, Paul McGuinness reviewed a Bon Iver’s 22, A Million for Record Collector Mag. He enjoyed it, but will you? Read this review and then decide if you are interested in knowing more.

“It’s hard to believe that Bon Iver’s third album comes almost a decade after For Emma, Forever Ago first brought Justin Vernon’s folksy songs of loss to an eventual global audience. 22, A Million comes five years on from the eponymous second album, on which opinion was divided. By not simply repeating the successful debut, Bon Iver alienated many fans, and confused yet more. But as anyone who witnessed the triumphant live shows that supported that record will testify, the songs underneath the experiments were stronger than ever, and so it is with 22, A Million.

“While some may sneer at the glitches and production tricks that pepper the record, thinking them mere gimmicks, those who stick around long enough will be rewarded by a string of mature, thoughtful songs emerging from their concealment, gradually revealing a little more of themselves with each play. 29 #Strafford APTS is as tender as new life emerging from an egg, rays of sonic sunshine welcoming a fresh beginning. But on the gospel-influenced closer 00000 Million, the mood is closer to resignation, cryptically musing on the forces that harm, and do so repeatedly. And it’s over in 34 minutes, gone, but demanding to be spun again.”

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