Claude says:Justin Vernon built this second record at April Base Studios — a converted veterinary clinic in Fall Creek, Wisconsin, three miles from where he grew up — and brought in heavy hitters like Colin Stetson and Greg Leisz to push past the cabin isolation of For Emma. It debuted at number two in the U.S., won the Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album, and "Holocene" landed nominations for Song of the Year and Record of the Year. You gave it a single play in late 2024 and two more in early 2026 — "Holocene" and "Towers" got most of the attention — but it hasn't quite stuck yet.