Bonnie Prince Billy - Greatest Palace Music
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Free Music Review: He's done it again
Hit: 5 Stars
Let the critics say what they will about this record, it's nothing short of amazing. Will's bound to scare some fans with the production here, but one of the things I like about Will Oldham is that he just doesn't seem to care what anyone thinks. And I think this attitude shines through in his music. Most artists that create on their own terms, and don't look back, have to deal with fans getting lost in the process. This is a beautiful record from start to finish. In my opinion nothing was lost in the reworking of the songs. It sounds to me like Will had a lot of fun making these old songs sound new and fresh. I keep reading reviews complaining about the whole idea of re-recording old songs etc...The fact is these are Will Oldhams songs, and I think he should be able to do whatever he wants with them. As for how the record sounds; it has more of a straight forward country sound than his past records, but if you give it some time I think you'll find that this music's just as stirring as the original recordings. I highly recommend checking this out whether you're already a Will Oldham fan or not. He's an amazing songwriter, and he's at his best here.Free Music Review: Accessible versions of Will Oldham's genius.
Hit: 5 Stars
Like many people I know, I became interested in Will Oldham after hearing Johnny Cash's cover of Oldham's song "I See A Darkness." I went right out and bought the "I See A Darkness" album, as well as "Ease On Down The Road" and I loved them both.When I explored a bit deeper into Oldham's back catalog, I found the presentation a bit more, um, "challenging." His brilliance as a songwriter is there, but his work prior to "I See A Darkness" is EXTREMELY (and I mean extremely) "lo-fi"--rambling, unfocused performances that sound like they were recorded underwater. I still own "Arise Therefore," "Days In The Wake," and "There Is No One..." but I can't say I listen to any of them very often.
So it was wonderful to hear this disc- the performances are tight and professional, and the greatness of the older songs really comes through. I *highly* recommend this to anyone interested in Will Oldham's music, especially if they find the sloppiness of his earlier albums off-putting.
Free Music Review: I am not a country fan, and this was my first Oldham album
Hit: 5 Stars
I heard "New Partner" from this album on some internet radio station a while back, and knew then that I had just stumbled onto something great. Just based on how much that song instantly grew on me, I went ahead and bought the album. Like I said, I'm no country fan - never have been - and every friend started doubting their perception of me when they'd hear me listening to this album. I have since become a huge Bonnie fan and own many of his albums, but this one is still very special to me - it made me appreciate country music. I do like the 'rawer' versions of these songs from his earlier albums, but it's interesting to see what a vocal coach and session musicians brought out of him. I think it speaks volumes that this was my first album of his, as I still don't like country music. He is country/folk/alt - this album just focuses on the country. If you don't like country, consider yourself open-minded, and are a fan of this man, then it wouldn't hurt to give this one a try. You might be surprised at yourself.Free Music Review: Will Oldham: Meta-ironist
Hit: 5 Stars
I disagree with Will Brown. Oldham has proven time and again that postmodern irony is the no-man's land that either reverts to an infantile esthetic stage or acts as a catalyst to a more advanced stage of religiousness. This little piece of tomfoolery will go down in history as the perfect joke on arrogant studio musicians and high school bands everywhere.And furthermore, Donne was nothing but a two-bit hack who failed to achieve anything close to the heroic couplet required to be a poet,instead settling on yoking disingenuous ideas together by rhetorical violence. For a true song and dance man, look no further than George Herbert, country priest extrordinaire.
Free Music Review: Wonderful Album!
Hit: 5 Stars
Bonnie Prince Billy is a very talented musician. He's a great song-writer and has a unique voice.
He has a style that I find difficult to describe. His music is very relaxing, folky, and easy listening. My husband and I love to listen to it on our porch and watch the world go by.
In my opinion, this cd would make a great addition to the collection of existing fans. Also, this would be a great first album for anyone who's never heard his music before. There are many good songs on this cd, but my favorite is track 3, the somewhat melancholy "Gulf Shores". Beautiful piano and vocals!