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TheDuluthperformance sticks out as a moment where attendees roared while the performer ached.

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But this is actually the heart of their relationship.

One does not turn on Bon Iver to throw ass.

To listen to Justin Vernon is to hurt and heal alongside him an approach he has found taxing.

He has since worked on his anxiety, moved to California, and quit cigs and Twitter.

He repurposes the tools of past sad songs for brighter goals.

/ Where the summers are charades now / Can I incur the weight?

He finally doesnt have to injure himself to push himself.

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