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Bonnie “Prince” Billy‘s albumI See a Darknessseems to pick up whereWill Oldham‘s 1997 albumJoyaleft off; a more melodic style than the veteranPalacelistener might be used to.Oldhamdefinitely 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. In “Nomadic Revery,”Oldhamdraws upon his classic Appalachian sound; it’s the kind of song that begs you to join in.Oldhamhas always given the kind of energy to his character’s voices that most people are afraid to relate to. This is all too evident in “Death to Everyone,”Oldhampunches out his bitter poetry in his most somber voice. The album takes its most surprising turn on “Madeleine-Mary,” a Celtic-style folk song set to a Rastafarian guitar sound. “Today I Was an Evil One” introduces a horn section that drives home his morbid words in a strangely elegant manner. The album closes with a short and rare love song called “Raining in Darling”;Oldhamstretches his voice to its most impressive limits, and the number is touching and hopeful. -All Music Guide
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