I had the same experience seeing Bon Iver live at Radio City a few years before 22, A Million came out. He was definitely starting to explore some really interesting electronic arrangements and pairing them with incredible light displays. I didn't really get 22, A Million at first, but it has since become one of my favorite records of his. i,i is great, too. So glad you got to go see him!
I fell in love with Bon Iver over their first two albums, and especially with that sophomore album you mentioned. I haven't given enough of a listen to the last two albums, but when I found out that Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak and Flock of Dimes had joined the band after i,i that has inspired me to give these last albums a deeper listen. Glad it was such a good show!
Polyphia fascinates me. Along with bands like Unprocessed, it took me a minute to adjust their fusion of electronic, synth and pop arrangements with prog/djent (because I used to be a djent/prog metal "purist"). But over time, they have really grown on me and I appreciate their craftsmanship.
I’ve also got a love/hate relationship with big live gigs… they’d be great if not for all the people 😂
I had the same experience seeing Bon Iver live at Radio City a few years before 22, A Million came out. He was definitely starting to explore some really interesting electronic arrangements and pairing them with incredible light displays. I didn't really get 22, A Million at first, but it has since become one of my favorite records of his. i,i is great, too. So glad you got to go see him!
Also, thank you for the shoutout!
I fell in love with Bon Iver over their first two albums, and especially with that sophomore album you mentioned. I haven't given enough of a listen to the last two albums, but when I found out that Jenn Wasner of Wye Oak and Flock of Dimes had joined the band after i,i that has inspired me to give these last albums a deeper listen. Glad it was such a good show!
Polyphia fascinates me. Along with bands like Unprocessed, it took me a minute to adjust their fusion of electronic, synth and pop arrangements with prog/djent (because I used to be a djent/prog metal "purist"). But over time, they have really grown on me and I appreciate their craftsmanship.
Great newsletter as always!
Polyphia is amazing! Thanks for putting it on my radar now!!!