Debut release of harp-driven songs by a remarkable talent, combining folk and bluegrass with global, classical and avant-garde compositions.

 

Album Notes:

Joanna Newsom (born January 18, 1982) is an American harpist, pianist and singer-songwriter from Nevada City, California.

 

The Milk-Eyed Mender is the debut album by American singer-songwriter Joanna Newsom, released on March 23, 2004 on the DragCity label.

 

Joanna Newsom wrote all the songs on the album except for “Three Little Babes”, a traditional Appalachian song by Texas Gladden. According to the liner notes, Joanna plays “a Lyon & Healy style 15 harp, a wurlitzer electric piano, a harpsichord, and piano”.

 

A bandmate in San Francisco band The Pleased, Noah Georgeson, produced and recorded the album, as well as contributing guitar to two tracks and backing vocals to one. Cover art embroidery is by Emily Prince and photographs are by Alissa Anderson. Newsom thanks former touring partners Will Oldham, Devendra Banhart, and Vetiver, along with many others.

 

Track List:

Side A:

All songs written by Joanna Newsom, except where noted.

1.         Bridges and Balloons   [3:42]

2.         Sprout and the Bean   [4:32]

3.         The Book of Right-On   [4:29]

4.         Sadie   [6:02]

5.         Inflammatory Writ   [2:50]

6.         This Side of the Blue   [5:21]

Side B:

7.         En Gallop   [5:07]

8.         Cassiopeia   [3:20]

9.         Peach, Plum, Pear   [3:34]

10.    Swansea   [5:05]

11.    Three Little Babes (traditional)   [3:42]

12.    Clam, Crab, Cockle, Cowrie   [4:21]

 

The Milk-Eyed Mender LP by Joanna Newsom is factory-sealed new. It has never been played and has always been kept in its original packaging. The LP is not a promo or cutout. There are no marks or punches of any kind. All our CDs and vinyl are new! If you have any questions or want to see additional photos, just email us.

 

Same day shipping for payments received by 4:00 PM EST.

 

Payment must be received within 7 days. We accept and prefer PayPal.

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