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On 'i,i', Bon Iver shifts from the isolation of earlier works to a more collaborative and communal ethos, creating what Justin Vernon described as an autumn-like album focused on perspective. The sound synthesizes the chamber folk of 'Bon Iver, Bon Iver' with the jittery electronics and experimentalism of '22, A Million', though the digital manipulation of Vernon's vocals is less pronounced. Recorded at Sonic Ranch in Texas, the production weaves together acoustic guitars, piano, and horns with interwoven voices and synthesizers, featuring contributions from artists like James Blake and Bruce Hornsby. Thematic undercurrents explore community, connection, and societal anxieties, moving the project's focus from personal introspection to a more unified and outward-looking perspective.