CalgaryBon Iver · 2011

pitchfork

“Justin Vernon's voice is an instrument, and we'd probably call it a weapon if he deployed it to less pleasing ends. Some artists with unique vocals-- e.g. Mark Hollis or David Sylvian-- fold in on themselves, spending years exploring the intricacies contained in their throats. Vernon has instead turned to craft, collaborating with a wide range of talents and exploring genres-- dippy stoner psych, ”