II

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work

II · Bon Iver saw i,i as the fourth and last season of a cycle. For Emma, Forever Ago was winter, Bon Iver, Bon Iver spring and 22, A Million summer. This album was autumn. Frontman Justin Vernon called it the most mature and complete record. It was recorded over a long period at April Base in Wisconsin and finished at Sonic Ranch in Texas. James Blake, Aaron Dessner, Bruce Hornsby and Moses Sumney, among others, contributed. It was released on 8 August 2019, one song every hour.

The sound combines elements of the earlier albums: acoustic guitars, horns, piano, synthesizers and layered voices, with a more sparing use of electronics than on 22, A Million. Most critics were full of praise. The album received Grammy nominations, including for Album of the Year.

Listening

Track list

1. 1Yi0:32Apple Music ↗
2. 2iMi3:16Apple Music ↗
3. 3We2:23Apple Music ↗
4. 4Holyfields,3:08Apple Music ↗
5. 5Hey, Ma3:37Apple Music ↗
6. 6U (Man Like)2:26Apple Music ↗
7. 7Naeem4:22Apple Music ↗
8. 8Jelmore2:30Apple Music ↗
9. 9Faith3:38Apple Music ↗
10. 10Marion2:22Apple Music ↗
11. 11Salem3:45Apple Music ↗
12. 12Sh'Diah4:12Apple Music ↗
13. 13RABi3:32Apple Music ↗

30-second previews via Apple Music. Listen to the whole album on Apple Music ↗