Calling songs “new” has lost it’s meaning lately. This song is new to me only because I found an mp3 of it. But it was streamed on Drag City last week. The song hasn’t officially come out, so the song is unknown to most, and will be considered new. So what the hell is “new” anymore??? I am rambling…
Anyway, the point being is I am just getting my mind wrapped around the pretty fantastic “new” Joanna Newsom song “Good Intentions Paving Company”. It is one of the many songs that will accompany her pretty epic triple album, Have One On Me. If you are unfamiliar with Jonna Newson, go grab her album Ys and then give this a listen. If you can’t resist hearing it, you should be aware that Joanna Newson is not for everyone. Her voice may sound grating at first to some, but to others it sounds like an angel. She plays the harp, and has a pretty organic/classical sound.
“Good Intentions Paving Company” is a 7 minute beauty full of delicate sounds and lyrics of love. The song is very much fresh, and I don’t think you can find another artist like Joanna Newsom out there.
[mp3] : Joanna Newsom – Good Intentions Paving Company
Have One On Me is out of 2/23 on Drag City. You can pre-order it right here.
Coco Pan — 20 Feb 10
Thank you Thank you. Joanna Newsom is a goddess. I love this new song. She sings my heart out!
Casey Floresca — 11 Mar 10
Love that the title of the picture file is “joanna_newsom_mattress_tense_beneath_me” … that’s a quote from her song Cassiopeia, one of my favs