Bon Iver – Sable, Fable [2 LP, Black Vinyl]

Bon Iver – Sable, Fable

Bon Iver’s three-song collection ‘SABLE’, was a prologue mired in darkness, a controlled burn clearing the way for new possibilities. ‘fABLE’ is the book that follows. Where ‘SABLE’ was a work of solitude, ‘fABLE’ is an outstretched hand.

Radiant, ornate pop music gleams around Vernon’s voice as he focuses on a new and beautiful era. On every song, his eyes are locked with one specific person. It’s love, which means there’s an intense clarity, focus, and honesty within ‘fABLE’. It’s a portrait of a man flooded and overwhelmed by that first meeting (‘Everything Is Peaceful Love’). There’s a tableau defined by sex and irrepressible desire (‘Walk Home’). This is someone filled with light and purpose seeing an entire future right in front of him: a partner, new memories, maybe a family.

There’s something undeniably healing about infatuation. Cleaving to someone else can feel like light pouring in from a door that’s suddenly swung wide. But there’s a reason ‘SABLE’, is of a piece with ‘fABLE’; the shadow still rears it’s head in lighter times. Even when you’ve reached a new chapter, you’ll still find yourself back in your own foundational muck. A fable isn’t a fairy tale. There’s good stuff: unbridled joy and trips to Spain. But fables aren’t hinged on happy endings; they’re here to instill a lesson.

As the album winds to a close, Bon Iver acknowledges the need for patience and a commitment to put in the work. There’s a selfless rhythm required when you’re enmeshing yourself with another person.

This is the all black vinyl edition containing:

• 1- 12″ EP
• 1- 12″ LP

The EP plays at 45 RPM and the LP plays at 33.33 RPM.

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1. Things Behind Things Behind Things
2. S P E Y S I D E

Side B:

1. Awards Season

Side C:

1. Short Story
2. Everything Is Peaceful Love
3. Walk Home
4. Day One
5. From

Side D:

1. I’ll Be There
2. If Only I Could Wait
3. There’s A Rhythmn
4. Au Revoir