A landmark in modern indie folk, For Emma, Forever Ago is the raw, emotional debut from Justin Vernon, recorded in isolation during a harsh Wisconsin winter. Stripped-down instrumentation and heart-wrenching vocals give the album a confessional tone, capturing themes of heartbreak, solitude, and healing. Its intimate sound and poetic vulnerability helped redefine the landscape of indie music in the late 2000s.
Tracklist:
Side A:
A1. Flume
A2. Lump Sum
A3. Skinny Love
A4. The Wolves (Act I And II)
Side B:
B1. Blindsided
B2. Creature Fear
B3. Team
B4. For Emma
B5. Re: Stacks
Jagjaguwar
2020
Vinyl, LP
Black
JAG115
N/A
