Album Rating: 4.5

"Dark Bird is incredible, so is this. People who try to marginalize his recent outings don't seem very open to him modifying his sound in the slightest."





That's exactly how I am. I loved TMOE for the kind of music he was already playing. I'm not really interested in hearing a different sound from him. I don't fault him for it, and he's still a great lyricist, but I don't dig DBIH at all.

Wind and Walls is so good, probably my standout here.

saw this guy at QPAC and he was ~~

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I hate what he has done to Wind and Walls live with his touring band, but the rest of the re workings are phenomenal! Especially King of Spain.



Also, Mr Noyce who is part of the touring band has the most gorgeous voice. No wonder he is one Justin Vernon's favourite musicians.

Album Rating: 4.0

Is that the kid who plays every instrument under the sun? I remember being kind of blown away by one of his backing musicians, so it must've been him

Album Rating: 3.0

This guy is amazing, both live and in the studio.

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InfamousGrouse, yep that's the fella, he is a very talented young man. He toured solidly with Bon Iver over their first two albums, but had a lot to do with the production of Dark Bird is Home, so enjoying this album cycle I'd say.

great album

i think Sometimes the Blues is my favourite release of his

Album Rating: 5.0

Love this album, I love Dark Bird too.



Dark Bird took some growing though, when I first heard it, it was so different than what I had come to expect, my first instinct was to hate it.



Then I saw Kristian live, and he played some songs off Dark Bird, and I thought, what the hell have I been missing? These are great.



After the show I listened to Dark Bird again and realized it's a great record, you just have to be open minded about it and not expect The Wild Hunt 2.0 or something.

Album Rating: 4.5

dark bird songs are definitely better live

Album Rating: 4.5

BUT SOMETIMES IT'S JUST ROSES DYIN' TOO YOUNG

Album Rating: 4.5

I don't think this album is quite up with his best work, but man does it hit hard on a snowy night

Album Rating: 4.5

on every page makes me want to cry

Album Rating: 4.5

First time jamming this in probably over a year, fantastic album

Album Rating: 4.5

i was more than just a coward, i was handsome too

Album Rating: 4.5

Had to bump this up. Hits me hard every time in a bittersweet way, but mostly sweet.

I love trains

Album Rating: 4.5

then you wont mind if we run one on you.

Sorry I only take big trains

Album Rating: 4.5

no you dont, look at that taut little asshole, its still got that new car smell. you need to be stretched out first, let us break it in for you.