Field Report

When cult-like Wisconsin band DeYarmond Edison announced their split in September 2006, its founder member Justin Vernon changed tact and formed Bon Iver. Three other members formed the psychedelic folk band Megafaun, and its remaining member, Chris Porterfield, disappeared without trace from the close-knit circle of musical friends. Five years later, Porterfield resurfaces under the moniker of Field Report. Recorded at Vernon's home studio in Fall Creek, Wisconsin, the selftitled debut is a gorgeously crafted folk record that recalls the work of Porterfield's heroes Paul Simon and Bruce Springsteen, as well as Wilco and Bill Callahan. CD album is packaged in a digipack with lyrics booklet.