Bon Iver, Bon Iver, marked a stunning evolution for Justin Vernon. Expanding far beyond the rustic isolation of For Emma, Forever Ago, this 2011 release constructs lush, panoramic soundscapes that blend orchestral instrumentation, ambient textures, and shimmering synths. Where the debut whispered, this album soars.

Each track evokes a place — real or imagined — becoming a kind of emotional cartography. “Perth” begins with martial drums and cinematic urgency, while “Holocene” quietly meditates on insignificance and beauty. “Beth/Rest” closes the album with 80s-tinged grandeur, fully embracing Vernon's bold new sonic identity.

The deluxe version includes tracks from AIR Studios sessions, offering stripped-back renditions and rare performances that underscore the emotional gravity at the heart of Bon Iver, Bon Iver. It’s a record of reinvention — glacial, heartfelt, and boldly expansive.

Tracklist:

Side A:
A1. Perth
A2. Minnesota, WI
A3. Holocene

Side B:
B1. Towers
B2. Michicant
B3. Hinnom, TX

Side C:
C1. Wash.
C2. Calgary
C3. Lisbon, OH
C4. Beth/Rest

Side D (AIR Studios Session):
D1. Hinnom, TX
D2. Wash.
D3. I Can't Make You Love Me
D4. Babys
D5. Beth/Rest