BON IVER'S NEW ALBUM + MORE GEOCENTRIC SONGS

 This post began as a continuation of my post on geocentric songs. As I listened to and looked over Bon Iver's new eponymous album I noticed that many of Justin Vernon's latest songs reference cities and locations. So this post is really "10 more great geocentric songs; plus three from Bon Iver."
 Hailing from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Vernon has quickly risen out of indie obscurity to become the trendy titan to watch in a few short years. His frostily effective 2007 self-released debut, For Emma, Forever Ago, demonstrated his sweetness with tracks like Skinny Love and Flume. For Emma would secure a wider release on Jagjaguwar in 2008. The Blood Bank EP followed in 2009. The EP's title track is slow paced and haunting and remains one of his best. Blood Bank also found Vernon experimenting with auto-tune, which was met with varying critical reactions. With the exception of Flume, I tend to prefer Vernon's baritone vocals over his soprano style singing- and could do without the auto-tune altogether. Whether high, low or auto-tuned, Bon Iver's music is frequently catchy and manages to captivate. His new self-titled album is no exception.

Calgary

Perth (Intro)

Wisconsin

10 MORE GREAT GEOCENTRIC SONGS

Sea of Japan
Earl Greyhound

New York City
Cub

California Run
Neil Nathan

Zurich is Stained  
Pavement

Of Montreal
The Stills
 



Baltimore Blues No. 1
Deer Tick(Also see Huston, TX) 

Hong Kong Garden 
Siouxsie & the Banshees 

(Also see Israel) 



Paris Blue
Lykke Li

Talking Lynndie England
Oh No Ono

Rendondo Beach
Patti Smith