The Milk-Eyed Mender

by Joanna Newsom

The Milk-Eyed Mender cover art

Joanna Newsom's debut album introduces her unique, childlike voice and intricate harp playing. 'The Milk-Eyed Mender' is filled with whimsical, literary lyrics and unconventional folk melodies. It is a charming, idiosyncratic masterpiece of the freak-folk movement.

Genres

  • Singer-Songwriter
  • Contemporary Folk
  • Freak Folk

Tracklist

  1. Bridges & Balloons
  2. Sprout And The Bean
  3. The Book Of Right-On
  4. Sadie
  5. Inflammatory Writ
  6. This Side Of The Blue
  7. "En Gallop"
  8. Cassiopeia
  9. Peach, Plum, Pear
  10. Swansea
  11. Three Little Babes
  12. Clam, Crab, Cockle, Cowrie