Joanna Newsom

"Ys" is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Joanna Newsom. It was released on November 6, 2006, through Drag City. The album was produced by Van Dyke Parks, and features five songs, each over 10 minutes in length. The album is named after the mythical city of "Ys", a place of great beauty and culture that ultimately sinks beneath the ocean. The album was recorded over a period of a year, and features extensive use of the harp, an instrument that Newsom is known for playing.

The album is known for its elaborate and detailed lyrics, which often feature complex metaphors and allusions to mythology and literature. The songs on the album also features a wide range of musical styles, including elements of folk, classical, and rock music. The album's themes include love, loss, and the passage of time. The album also features guest appearances by musicians such as Van Dyke Parks, Bill Callahan, and Colin Meloy.

Ys was critically acclaimed upon its release and is considered one of Joanna Newsom's best works. It was included in several year-end and decade-end lists of the best albums, and was also nominated for a 2007 Shortlist Music Prize. The album's lead single, "Sawdust & Diamonds" also received a nomination for Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance at the 2007 Grammy Awards. The album's title track, "Ys" was also included in the soundtrack of the 2010 film "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind".