Justin Vernon released his debut album, For Emma, Forever Ago, under the name Bon Iver, a play off of the French phrase for "good winter". Vernon took a three month sabbatical in the north woods of Wisconsin to generate this album, possibly motivating him to choose the name him did.
Vernon's warm and weary voice compliments the albums indie folk tone perfectly, producing a style comparable to groups like Iron and Wine, or at times the Flaming Lips. His sentimentally reflective lyrics offer an intimately personal view into his life, amplified by his skillful singing that at times echos the likes of Jeff Buckley.
Vernon's mellow voice and melancholy style coupled with his thoughtful lyrics makes for much more than just another singer/songwriter production. While tracks like 'Skinny Love' and 'For Emma' define this album, each of the nine songs fit into the laid back style without sounding like it's stuck on repeat.
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