7. Volcano Choir, Unmap
Volcano Choir is the side-project of Justin Vernon of Bon Iver and the Wisconsin instrumental quintet, Collections of Colonies of Bees. First off, Justin Vernon is one of my favorite musicians out there right now - as you have probably noticed from his regualr appearances on this blog. Bon Iver’s debut For Emma, Forever Ago is a modern masterpiece that ranks right up there as one of the best break-up albums ever and the follow-up EP, Blood Bank, contains three songs of pure aural enjoyment.
This project utilizes Vernon’s vulnerable falsetto as more of an accompanying instrument than the focal point of the songs. His well-known vocals blend with the layers that the Collections of Colonies of Bees create producing a beautifully eerie experience for the listener. It is not known if or when Vernon will be releasing a new LP under the Bon Iver moniker, but if he continues to make collaborations like this one, we can all rest easy at night – especially if we play one of his albums as we lay our heads down.
