Art Direction: Brian Moen, Layout: Daniel Murphy (3), Lettering [Hand Lettering]: Deb Sorge, Mastered By: Nick Petersen, Photography By [Front and Back Cover]: Griszka Niewiadomski, Photography By [Inside]: Gil Vernon, Recorded By: Justin Vernon, Vocals, Drums: Christy Smith (2), Trombone, Trumpet: John Dehaven, Trombone, Trumpet: Randy Pingrey, Labelcode 05911641 (CAD 2809, CAD 2809), Phonographic Copyright (p) 4AD Ltd., Copyright (c) 4AD Ltd., Copyright (c) April Base Publishing, Licensed From Jagjaguwar, Published By April Base Publishing, Marketed By Track And Field Recording
"For Emma, Forever Ago" es el álbum debut en formato LP de Bon Iver y se publica bajo el sello 4AD/Beggars Group/Indigo. Grabado en soledad y con una honestidad conmovedora en cada canción, este disco se ha convertido en un hito del indie folk moderno gracias a temas como ?Skinny Love?, que catapultaron a la banda liderada por Justin Vernon al reconocimiento internacional y les valieron varios premios Grammy posteriormente por su innovación sonora e influencia artística duradera. El sello discográfico 4AD/Beggars Group/Indigo destaca por apoyar artistas vanguardistas y ofrecer lanzamientos de alta calidad que marcan tendencia dentro del panorama musical global.
Don't get me wrong, the sound was perfect, but what really made it a masterpiece were the lyrics. Bon Iver is somewhat the opposite. The lyrics are still phenomenal, but it's the sound that takes this one home. 10 STARS
