This album right here. Heard it the first time today, thinking previously that Ys was her undisputed masterpiece. Ys sure feels sporadic and magical, but this album is focused, down to earth, human, and felt like much more of a statement. The quality of the album is so consistant, it baffles me how someone could write that much content that's all so fantastic. An instant favourite of mine. Literally can't wait to give it another spin.

Second the Bronte comment; the title Good Intentions Paving Company is even in Jane Eyre. Just dropped in to say Baby Birch is the greatest lullaby of all time.

I love hyperbole. Charlotte Bronte ain't got nothing on the Newsom's literary power... and the music is still pretty divine even as it severly tests a listener's patience

Not as cohesive and dazzling an album as Milk-Eyed Mender or Ys, this album is still full of brilliant music. Joanna Newsom is easily the best artist to come out of the freak folk scene.

well worth the money

"Have One on Me" doesn't tie together as an album quite so well as "Ys", but many of its tracks are just as good as what you'll find there. Some of the songs seemed a bit "cluttered" to me at first, but after a few listens I could appreciate the richness of the music.

Good Intentions Paving Company and On A Bad Day are some of the greatest songs! Make me so happy :)

Fav song, "Jackrabbits"

I heard this for the first time today....mindblowing....Folks, this is a work of a genius. It's a pity that we are not allowed a list greater than 50.

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