Bon Iver, Bon Iver

Bon Iver's self-titled second studio album, 'Bon Iver, Bon Iver', is a masterful exploration of indie folk, released on 21 June 2011 via Jagjaguwar. This 10-track masterpiece, comprising 'Perth', 'Minnesota, WI', 'Holocene', 'Towers', 'Michicant', 'Hinnom, TX', 'Wash.', 'Calgary', 'Lisbon, OH', and 'Beth/Rest', showcases the band's ability to craft a unique sound that is both emotionally charged and sonically rich.

Led by singer-songwriter Justin Vernon, Bon Iver deploys a wide range of instruments, including horns, banjos, and Auto-Tune, to create a soft-rock heaven of sound. Vernon's lyrics, characterised by their emotional vagueness, invite the listener to immerse themselves in his private world, where solitude, quietude, hope, and desperation converge.

Clocking in at 39 minutes, 'Bon Iver, Bon Iver' is a concise yet powerful statement from a band that has continued to push the boundaries of indie folk. With its release, Bon Iver achieved commercial success, debuting at number one on the Norwegian and Danish Albums Charts. This critically acclaimed album is a testament to Bon Iver's innovative spirit and their ability to create music that is both deeply personal and universally relatable.