Going back in sonic history looking for memorable albums…

18 January 2019

Artist: WILL OLDHAM aka BONNIE ‘PRINCE’ BILLY

Album: I SEE A DARKNESS – Oldham’s sixth LP,
but the first one under his ‘new’ name

Released: 19 January 1999 – 20 years ago

ALL MUSIC wrote: “Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy’s album I See a Darkness seems to pick up where
Will Oldham’s 1997 album Joya left off. A more melodic style than the veteran Palace listener might be used to. Oldham definitely hasn’t abandoned his foundation of mordant lyrics and minimalist arrangements, but he has built a variety of different layers that make this album an emotional and pleasurable listening experience… Oldham has always given the kind of energy to his character’s voices that most people are afraid to relate to.”

TURN UP THE VOLUME! says: Deepening thoughts and
darkish pensiveness wrapped in affecting songs.

ALBUM in full…

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BONNIE ‘PRINCE’ BILLY: Biography