Emil Svanängen treated the young Avalon crowd to an intimate performance.

Ys as close to perfect a record that I've heard in a long time. Every measure is essential. Joanna Newsom's words need no voice, her voice needs no accompaniment, her accompaniment needs no melodies, and her melodies need no words. But they all have each other, and the result is something special.

Yellow House is a masterpiece that improves on its lo-fi predecessor in every facet.