SABLE, fABLE: Bon Iver

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Written By Kelsey Raynard

Bon Iver is hard to categorize but easy to recognize, with a distinctly unique sound and immediately identifiable voice. His latest album, SABLE, fABLE, is a 12-track collection of emotive, introspective songs guaranteed to get you in your feels. SABLE, fABLE is more layered and musically complex than his earlier piano- and guitar-forward albums; with a slightly faster pace and synthesized, chopped-up instrumentals throughout, Bon Iver veers into indie electro-folk territory. SABLE, fABLE starts off more familiarly, with simplistic but impactful tracks “Things” and “S P E Y S I D E,” reminiscent of his mega hits “Skinny Love” and “Beach Baby.” Then, the album gains momentum and speed in the middle with tracks “Everything is Peaceful Love” and “Walk Home” incorporating a stronger drumline and R&B elements. Closing track “Au Revoir” is a twinkly, dreamy conclusion to the catalogue. Ultimately, Bon Iver will always be in a lane of his own, but this album demonstrates his ability to diversify and still deliver. 

-Kelsey Raynard

4/5

Kelsey Raynard

Kelsey is a writer, editor, maker, and English teacher who was born and raised in Thunder Bay. Kelsey has been writing for The Walleye since 2021, with more than 150 publications under her belt. You can find her writing the monthly Top Five, Stuff We Like, and Second Chances columns, while also regularly contributing to cover stories and album reviews.

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