After the termination of her pregnancy (“Baby Birch”), the decision to take time away from her lover (“On a Good Day”), the shame and guilt she feels at the failure of both her relationship and her pregnancy (“You and Me Bess”), her attempt to get strong and healthy on her own (“In California”) the singer finally breaks down and returns to her lover, asking for him to take her back, to give her another chance to love him again. However, there are many hints that this attempt to begin anew in this relationship will only lead to more pain, perhaps even death. The threat of death and d… read more
After the termination of her pregnancy (“Baby Birch”), the decision to take time away from her lover (“On a Good Day”), the shame and guilt she feels… read more
After the termination of her pregnancy (“Baby Birch”), the decision to take time away from her lover (“On a Good Day”), the shame and guilt she feels at the failure of both her relations… read more
Joanna Caroline Newsom is an American singer, songwriter, musician and actress. Born and raised in Northern California, Newsom was classically trained on the harp in her youth and began her musical career as a keyboardist in the San Francisco-based indie band The Pleased. After recording and self-releasing two EPs in 2002, Newsom was signed to the independent label Drag City. Her debut album, The Milk-Eyed Mender, was released in 2004 to critical acclaim and garnered Newsom an underground following. She would receive wider exposure with the release of Ys (2006), which charted at num… read more
Joanna Caroline Newsom is an American singer, songwriter, musician and actress. Born and raised in Northern California, Newsom was classically trained on the harp in her youth and began her… read more
Joanna Caroline Newsom is an American singer, songwriter, musician and actress. Born and raised in Northern California, Newsom was classically trained on the harp in her youth and began her musical career as a keyboardist in the San Fr… read more