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Sir Rockabye
* Dog in the Sand *
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 Posted - 04/22/2004 : 17:16:21
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In my search for some new music, I've been stumbling across this name a bunch of times. There seem to be a lot of really positive reviews for his moniker Bonnie "Prince" Billie, especially for his record "I see a darkness". Before I throw away any money on an album however, I wanted to ask if anyone here had any opinions of his work. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Edited by - Sir Rockabye on 04/22/2004 17:17:03 |
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two reelers
* Dog in the Sand *
Austria
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Posted - 04/23/2004 : 01:31:10
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i just know the cover-version of "i see a darkness" by johnny cash. men, this song is awesome ! and an underground cartoonist from iceland (yes!) once said, she loves will oldham. that's all i can say.
i think i'll have to get something by him..
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Adnan_le_Terrible
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1973 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2004 : 02:19:52
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Will Oldham/Bonnie Prince Billie/Palace/Palace Brothers (this guy is like the swimmer) is one of my favorite musicians. He's really great. My favorite record is Ease down the road, but I think it's not the favorite of the majority of people.
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
1264 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2004 : 06:34:30
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Ease Down The Road is realy good yes but for me I See A Darkness is his masterpiece. One of those few records which has one tremendous song following the other. Master And Everyone is also very good. Under the Palace Brothers he did There Is No One That Will Take Care Of You, also a record worth trying out. Try downloading some of his music first and give the songs a while to take a hold. Raining In Darling, A Minor Place, Riding, Wolve Among Wolves and the title tracks from I See A Darkness and There Is No One are safe bets.
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Edited by - offerw on 04/23/2004 06:37:11 |
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realmeanmotorscutor
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1764 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2004 : 10:17:51
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Yes, I love him. I See a Darkness is wonderful and unfortunately people tend to only recognize Cash for it when it's really an Oldham original. Master and Everyone is also amazing as are many other albums. I also recommend DLing a few tracks first; his style is not for everyone.
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Sir Rockabye
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1158 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2004 : 12:17:00
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Offerw, do you have any suggestions as to where I could download some of his stuff? Oh, and thanks to everyone else. I think I'm going to the local record shop this weekend. I'll try looking for I see a Darkness, or possibly Ease Down The Road.
Aloha means goodbye, and also hello. |
Edited by - Sir Rockabye on 04/23/2004 12:25:52 |
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
1264 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2004 : 12:24:23
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Soulseek. I've just checked and there are loads of his music there.
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TarTar
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 04/23/2004 : 12:52:38
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You don't know of his song/album/movie Purple Rain!?! Where were you in 1984!?!?!
In all seriousness, I am familiar with the Palace Bros. album There Is No One What Will Take Care Of You, or something like that. Almost sounds like a title to a song by the band Love. Pretty good stuff.
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Sir Rockabye
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1158 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2004 : 14:02:11
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Hahah, 1984, wasn't alive yet. I wasn't aware that Will Oldham made a movie/song/album. I'll have to take a look at that too.
Aloha means goodbye, and also hello. |
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Bartholomew
= Cult of Ray =
USA
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Posted - 04/23/2004 : 14:05:11
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I See A Darkness is a masterpiece. Arise Therefore and Viva Last Blues, both under the "Palace" moniker, are also great. By the way, Amazon happened to give me an extra copy of Viva Last Blues (still unopened) which I would love to trade for a burned copy of any Will Oldham (preferably Bonnie Prince Billy) stuff. Anyone interested?
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offerw
* Dog in the Sand *
South Africa
1264 Posts |
Posted - 04/23/2004 : 20:50:53
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Originally posted by TarTar
You don't know of his song/album/movie Purple Rain!?! Where were you in 1984!?!?!
In all seriousness, I am familiar with the Palace Bros. album There Is No One What Will Take Care Of You, or something like that. Almost sounds like a title to a song by the band Love. Pretty good stuff.
"(insert clever quote here)"
Imagine Oldham's take on Darling Nikki.....
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