Bon Iver - SABLE, fABLE CD/LP

RELEASES ON THE 11/4/25

Bon Iver’s three-song collection "SABLE" was a prologue mired in darkness, a controlled burn clearing the way for new possibilities. "fABLE" is the book that follows. Where "SABLE", was a work of solitude, "fABLE" is an outstretched hand. Radiant, ornate pop music gleams around Vernon’s voice as he focuses on a new and beautiful era. On every song, his eyes are locked with one specific person.

It’s love, which means there’s an intense clarity, focus, and honesty within "fABLE". It’s a portrait of a man flooded and overwhelmed by that first meeting (Everything Is Peaceful Love). There’s a tableau defined by sex and irrepressible desire (Walk Home). This is someone filled with light and purpose seeing an entire future right in front of him: a partner, new memories, maybe a family.

There’s something undeniably healing about infatuation. Cleaving to someone else can feel like light pouring in from a door that’s suddenly swung wide. But there’s a reason "SABLE", is of a piece with "fABLE"; the shadow still rears its head in lighter times. Even when you’ve reached a new chapter, you’ll still find yourself back in your own foundational muck. A fable isn’t a fairy tale. There’s good stuff: unbridled joy and trips to Spain.

But fables aren’t hinged on happy endings; they’re here to instill a lesson. As the album winds to a close, he acknowledges the need for patience and a commitment to put in the work. There’s a selfless rhythm required when you’re enmeshing yourself with another person. The song—and by extension the entire album —is a pledge. He’s ready to find that pace.

About this product: this release is available on CD and 2LP formats.

The 2LP is pressed on black and pink salmon vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve.