I've only heard a little bit of this, but the fact that it has been raved about so much (and has now unseated In Rainbows), I think I'll give it a go.

I love Bon Iver but that venue sucked big time. Steve is not exaggerating when he says 110 degrees with 99% humidity. People were just miserable, sweaty and restless. Outside of Wolves (crowd singalongs are always fun), it wasn't much of a show because the douchebags next to me talked throughout re:stacks and the drunk girl behind me couldn't shut up during For Emma.

Need to have them come back and play a venue that isn't meant for Sunday school ping pong tournaments. Someone needs to give that church some money so they can get some air conditioners. That was ridiculous.

So I went to see Bon Iver last night (7/31/08) in Philly. The show started awfully late. The line outside was ridiculous and we weren't let in until 8:45 (show was supposed to start at 8:30). The First Unitarian Church basement was probably 110 degrees with 99% humidity. I doubt I'd go back to see a reunited Paul, John, George & Ringo there based on the experience. Bon Iver only played his 9 songs he has. But in summation - it was still magical. He's even better in person than in the studio. Terrific time and got to say hey to Vin again.

So... who was the first person to add this album? Cause it's burning up the charts and might unseat In Rainbows.