A good one to have

Joanna Newsom aficionados (read: hipster snobs) may very well find her new triple album worthy of their jeers — and with good reason.

Gone are most of the dramatic caterwauls of records like “Yarn and Glue” and “The Milk-Eyed Mender,” replaced by more sophisticated and warm vocals. In short, Newsom has finally grown up.

Lead single “Good Intentions Paving Company” sees the indie-folk icon sounding as confident as she ever has, with her trademark harp interweaving seamlessly with the trumpet and piano. The three-disc collection is full of these transcendent moments.

Unfortunately, the length of the record also works against it, as the songs begin to run together by the end of the third disc. Tracks like “Kingfisher” and “Does Not Suffice” would have a greater impact earlier, but the over-two-hour duration weakens them considerably.

Still, the strong points shine through and Newsom seems comfortable in her new skin. It may not be the “Peach, Plum, Pear” that longtime fans yearn for, but “Have One on Me” is a charming deviation from her more familiar path.