--- product_id: 4389608 title: "For Emma, Forever Ago" price: "€ 37.71" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/4389608-for-emma-forever-ago store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # For Emma, Forever Ago **Price:** € 37.71 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** For Emma, Forever Ago - **How much does it cost?** € 37.71 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/4389608-for-emma-forever-ago) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description It's hard to believe that For Emma, Forever Ago is the work of one man. But when Justin Vernon's old band split he hauled himself (and presumably plenty of instruments and recording equipment) to his dad's hunting cabin in the woods of Wisconsin for the coldest season and worked through his issues in musical form. (The name comes from the French for "good winter"--"bon hiver"). By the start of the spring thaw he had recorded the bulk of this stunning debut, originally self-issued to acclaim last year in the USA and now picked up for a British release. Vernon's voice grabs the ear from the start, switching easily into a smooth falsetto (and unusually for a white indie lad, without the slightest intent of emulating Prince). The formula is straightforward. He layers his vocal harmonies, while a gently strummed acoustic rhythm guitar just about holds the centre. All else from horns to slide guitar is mere detail. The quality is rough and ready but the effect is strangely similar though to the slick vocal confections of European women like Bjork and Camille, all mystery and distance. It's the musical equivalent of reading someone else's diary. In code. Through a dirty window. Enigmatic songs like the elegantly stumbling "Creature Fear" with its rowdy horn parts, the resolute opener "Flume" and the evanescent "Team" are just so pretty they seem to glide by without leaving a mark in the snow. Vernon is apparently a straightforward and friendly guy, but For Emma, Forever Ago genuinely sounds like something from a far off place. --Steve Jelbert Pronounced "bohn eevair; French for "good winter" and spelled wrong deliberately. This debut is centered around a particular aesthetic; Justin Vernon, the primary force behind Bon Iver, moved to a remote cabin in the woods of Northwestern Wisconsin at the onset of winter, alone for three months. This solitary time fed a bold, uninhibited new musical focus. All his personal trouble, lack of perspective, heartache, longing, love, loss, and guilt that had been stockpiled over the past six years was suddenly purged into song. The NY Times called this record "irresistible", and it was given a "Recommended" rating by Pitchfork. RIYL: Iron & Wine, M. Ward, and Elliott Smith. Review: Their best and sounds amazing on vinyl - I first heard the entire side A of the album in a boutique coffee shop in Nakano, Tokyo, Japan a year ago. Although, I had previously heard one song before on the radio, the album being played in the shop happened to be on vinyl. I was so impressed with not only the songs but with the sound quality of the album that shortly after I returned from Japan I bought the record Review: Good Stuff - Thx ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0011NVCSO | | Best Sellers Rank | #962 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #16 in Folk Rock (CDs & Vinyl) #23 in Indie Rock #25 in Pop Singer-Songwriters | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (3,239) | | Date First Available | February 17, 2008 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | 29016450 | | Label | Jagjaguwar | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Jagjaguwar | | Number of discs | 1 | | Original Release Date | 2008 | | Product Dimensions | 12.32 x 12.36 x 0.31 inches; 8.32 ounces | ## Images ![For Emma, Forever Ago - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81FOdqDaw3L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Their best and sounds amazing on vinyl *by T***S on May 7, 2025* I first heard the entire side A of the album in a boutique coffee shop in Nakano, Tokyo, Japan a year ago. Although, I had previously heard one song before on the radio, the album being played in the shop happened to be on vinyl. I was so impressed with not only the songs but with the sound quality of the album that shortly after I returned from Japan I bought the record ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Stuff *by J***S on October 10, 2025* Thx ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I just love this album *by A***R on November 18, 2025* Vinyl came in mint condition and the sound quality is just awesome. Bon Iver is one of the greats. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/4389608-for-emma-forever-ago](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/4389608-for-emma-forever-ago) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*