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Sable, Fable

Sable, Fable (stylized as SABLE, fABLE) is the fifth studio album by American indie folk band Bon Iver, released on April 11, 2025, via Jagjaguwar. The album is a continuation of the Sable EP (2024), which is included as a separate disc on vinyl. Marking the band's first album in nearly six years since I, I (2019), it features guest appearances from Dijon, Flock of Dimes, and Danielle Haim, with additional contributions from Kacy Hill, Jacob Collier and Mk.gee, among others. Produced by Justin Vernon and Jim-E Stack, it is musically split between Bon Iver's predominantly folk-leaning output showcased on Sable and the contemporary R&B, pop and soul-leaning Fable. Its lyrics primarily concern newfound love. The album received widespread critical acclaim upon release, with critics noting its brighter soundscapes and Vernon's more straightforward approach to songwriting.

Infobox

Released
April 11, 2025
Studio
April Base (Fall Creek, Wisconsin) Hive (Eau Claire, Wisconsin)
Genre
R&B soft rock pop soul
Length
41:37
Label
Jagjaguwar
Producer
Justin Vernon Jim-E Stack BJ Burton Brian F Joseph Samuel Tsang

Tables

Professional ratings · Critical reception
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Rating
AnyDecentMusic?
AnyDecentMusic?
Aggregate scores
AnyDecentMusic?
Aggregate scores
7.8/10
Metacritic
Metacritic
Aggregate scores
Metacritic
Aggregate scores
83/100
Review scores
Review scores
Aggregate scores
Review scores
Source
Source
Aggregate scores
Source
Aggregate scores
Rating
AllMusic
AllMusic
Aggregate scores
AllMusic
Aggregate scores
The A.V. Club
The A.V. Club
Aggregate scores
The A.V. Club
Aggregate scores
A−
Clash
Clash
Aggregate scores
Clash
Aggregate scores
9/10
The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph
Aggregate scores
The Daily Telegraph
Aggregate scores
DIY
DIY
Aggregate scores
DIY
Aggregate scores
MusicOMH
MusicOMH
Aggregate scores
MusicOMH
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NME
NME
Aggregate scores
NME
Aggregate scores
The Observer
The Observer
Aggregate scores
The Observer
Aggregate scores
Pitchfork
Pitchfork
Aggregate scores
Pitchfork
Aggregate scores
8.1/10
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
Aggregate scores
Rolling Stone
Aggregate scores
Aggregate scores
Source
Rating
AnyDecentMusic?
7.8/10
Metacritic
83/100
Review scores
Source
Rating
AllMusic
The A.V. Club
A−
Clash
9/10
The Daily Telegraph
DIY
MusicOMH
NME
The Observer
Pitchfork
8.1/10
Rolling Stone
Chart performance for Sable, Fable · Charts
Australian Albums (ARIA)
Australian Albums (ARIA)
Chart (2025)
Australian Albums (ARIA)
Peakposition
4
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)
Chart (2025)
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)
Peakposition
2
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)
Chart (2025)
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)
Peakposition
3
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)
Chart (2025)
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)
Peakposition
50
Canadian Albums (Billboard)
Canadian Albums (Billboard)
Chart (2025)
Canadian Albums (Billboard)
Peakposition
23
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)
Chart (2025)
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)
Peakposition
2
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)
Chart (2025)
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)
Peakposition
8
Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)
Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)
Chart (2025)
Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)
Peakposition
47
French Albums (SNEP)
French Albums (SNEP)
Chart (2025)
French Albums (SNEP)
Peakposition
78
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
Chart (2025)
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
Peakposition
4
Irish Albums (OCC)
Irish Albums (OCC)
Chart (2025)
Irish Albums (OCC)
Peakposition
23
Japanese Digital Albums (Oricon)
Japanese Digital Albums (Oricon)
Chart (2025)
Japanese Digital Albums (Oricon)
Peakposition
39
Japanese International Albums (Oricon)
Japanese International Albums (Oricon)
Chart (2025)
Japanese International Albums (Oricon)
Peakposition
21
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)
Chart (2025)
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)
Peakposition
5
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)
Chart (2025)
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)
Peakposition
10
Portuguese Albums (AFP)
Portuguese Albums (AFP)
Chart (2025)
Portuguese Albums (AFP)
Peakposition
16
Scottish Albums (OCC)
Scottish Albums (OCC)
Chart (2025)
Scottish Albums (OCC)
Peakposition
3
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)
Chart (2025)
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)
Peakposition
39
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)
Chart (2025)
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)
Peakposition
4
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)
Chart (2025)
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)
Peakposition
5
UK Albums (OCC)
UK Albums (OCC)
Chart (2025)
UK Albums (OCC)
Peakposition
4
UK Independent Albums (OCC)
UK Independent Albums (OCC)
Chart (2025)
UK Independent Albums (OCC)
Peakposition
2
US Billboard 200
US Billboard 200
Chart (2025)
US Billboard 200
Peakposition
11
US Americana/Folk Albums (Billboard)
US Americana/Folk Albums (Billboard)
Chart (2025)
US Americana/Folk Albums (Billboard)
Peakposition
1
US Independent Albums (Billboard)
US Independent Albums (Billboard)
Chart (2025)
US Independent Albums (Billboard)
Peakposition
2
US Top Rock & Alternative Albums (Billboard)
US Top Rock & Alternative Albums (Billboard)
Chart (2025)
US Top Rock & Alternative Albums (Billboard)
Peakposition
1
Chart (2025)
Peakposition
Australian Albums (ARIA)
4
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)
2
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)
3
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)
50
Canadian Albums (Billboard)
23
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)
2
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)
8
Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)
47
French Albums (SNEP)
78
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
4
Irish Albums (OCC)
23
Japanese Digital Albums (Oricon)
39
Japanese International Albums (Oricon)
21
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)
5
Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)
10
Portuguese Albums (AFP)
16
Scottish Albums (OCC)
3
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)
39
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)
4
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)
5
UK Albums (OCC)
4
UK Independent Albums (OCC)
2
US Billboard 200
11
US Americana/Folk Albums (Billboard)
1
US Independent Albums (Billboard)
2
US Top Rock & Alternative Albums (Billboard)
1

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