Pictured: Sing, scream, repeat.
Justin Vernon is one bad-ass dude. He grows beards, he pushes people around in the post, and he writes records that everyone loves and wants to buy. That’s a big three for three. This is from an album he did before the glory (but when he was still pushing people around in the post.) Vernon recorded and released this in Eau Claire back before Deyarmond moved to Raleigh.
It’s funny how much this bridges the gap between Deyarmond, both musically and ideologically. There is still the same loneliness, the same isolation that so many people have come to relate with Justin’s current work, but there’s still something folky and earthy about the Hazeltons recording as well. This is Justin stripping down, calling us out, and getting out before anything hits the fan. Oh, and the music is unstoppable too. That helps.
It’s pretty hard to find this recording, but if by magic you find it, immediately pick it up. It’s not only a portrait of the artist as a young man, but a portrait of the rest of us too. Sheesh, who knows what I’m saying anymore. Just listen.
Justin Vernon - Hazelton
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so… have you found this? i’m working my ass off to try to find it. any hints?
Posted 01 Aug 2008 at 9:49 pm ¶We have copies, but I’m not sure about how to get your hands on your own. This was more about getting the information out to the people and letting them go nuts with it.
Posted 04 Aug 2008 at 9:08 pm ¶This record is fantastic. I think this is my favorite track.
Posted 05 Aug 2008 at 12:19 am ¶oh what a predicament.
Posted 11 Aug 2008 at 1:47 am ¶how do i get a copy of this? i’ll pay…
Posted 04 Sep 2008 at 12:03 am ¶short of contacting justin directly.
actually - that’s probably the best way.
this is a great song. good review, too.
thanks for sharing it.
peace!
justin made 100 copies of this record back in raleigh in long paper sleeves with various nature photos and sold ‘em at one record store. they’ve been long-gone.
this track still rules so hard.
Posted 09 Oct 2008 at 3:27 pm ¶i own copy number 48/100 of this amazing recording. i consider myself one of the lucky ones.
Posted 29 Oct 2008 at 8:19 am ¶BTW, is the Nucleus doing shows this winter? Havent checked yet…
Posted 07 Nov 2008 at 11:28 am ¶nope.
Posted 07 Nov 2008 at 8:30 pm ¶Uh. so. i’ll pay someone to burn it for me. it drives me crazy i want it so bad.
Posted 11 Nov 2008 at 3:04 am ¶Better late than never but would anyone have a copy of the lyrics?
Posted 15 Nov 2008 at 11:04 pm ¶i would like to know the lyrics… i can’t hear them clearly… HELP please
Posted 27 Nov 2008 at 6:32 am ¶Found this:
[admin]LINK REMOVED, NO FULL ALBUM DOWNLOADS HERE[/admin]
Posted 02 Dec 2008 at 11:17 am ¶have fun!
I don’t believe he will ever write a bad song.
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