It is famously known in the music world that Joanna Newsom’s catalog is . Newsom has been a vocal critic of the platform's royalty models. Therefore, if you want to listen to Ys on the go, a digital download is essentially a requirement for your local library.

💡 If you're a collector, many physical vinyl copies of Ys come with a digital download code inside the sleeve, giving you the best of both worlds.

Before seeking out a download, it is worth understanding why this specific album justifies a high-fidelity listening experience. Unlike her debut, The Milk-Eyed Mender , which featured stripped-back arrangements, Ys is a maximalist journey.