BON IVER / FOR EMMA FOREVER AGO

Bon Iver – For Emma, Forever Ago (Vinyl)

One of the most celebrated debut albums of the 21st century, For Emma, Forever Ago is the record that introduced the world to Justin Vernon’s Bon Iver project. Recorded in near-total isolation during the winter of 2006–2007 in a remote Wisconsin cabin following a painful breakup and a bout of illness, the album channels raw heartbreak and solitude into something hauntingly beautiful. Vernon’s layered falsetto, sparse acoustic guitar, and intimate lo-fi production create an atmosphere unlike anything else — fragile, honest, and deeply affecting. Originally self-released in 2007 and picked up by Jagjaguwar, For Emma, Forever Ago remains a landmark of indie folk and one of the most emotionally resonant records ever made.

Tracklist

Side A

• Flume
• Lump Sum
• Skinny Love
• The Wolves (Act I and II)
• Blindsided

Side B

• Creature Fear
• Team
• For Emma
• Re: Stacks

Details

• Format: LP / Vinyl
• Label: Jagjaguwar
• Released: 2008 (originally self-released 2007)
• Barcode: B0011NVCSO
• SKU: JAGJ115