Bon Iver - 22, A Million/i,i

Bon Iver, the musical project led by American singer-songwriter Justin Vernon, has earned widespread acclaim for their blend of folk, indie, and electronic elements. Justin Vernon's falsetto vocals and inscrutable yet unique  lyrics have become hallmarks of Bon Iver's presentation. The project's debut album, "For Emma, Forever Ago," released in 2007, was recorded in a remote Wisconsin cabin during a bitterly cold winter, lending to its own mythology. We have done an episode on Bon Iver's earlier, more conventional work, and we are returning now to the projects more novel later catelog. Be warned, this is Greg's favorite band, but for good reason."22, A Million," released in 2016, marked a departure from the more traditional folk sound of their earlier work. This album embraced a more experimental and abstract approach, with glitchy electronic effects and auto-tuned vocals. The song titles featured symbols and numbers, adding to the album's cryptic and enigmatic nature. "i,i," released in 2019, was a return to a more accessible sound while still incorporating electronic elements. It felt like a culmination of Bon Iver's musical journey, bringing together the introspection of "For Emma, Forever Ago," the experimentation of "22, A Million," and the warmth of their self-titled album.