There's a point in 'Flume' where everything breaks down, just when the second chorus gets going proper. Guitar notes twang randomly, the ebow howls yonder, the percussive taps scatter aimlessly... and Justin Vernon's wistful chorus starts up again, taking on an even stronger spirit after the spot of quiet uncertainty.
It's pretty much the same thing for Bon Iver, which made a phenomenal Singaporean debut last week after a spot of extended hiatus — nearly 10 years since Vernon's tremendously adored debut For Emma, Forever Ago.