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jroadley
19-03-2004, 17:48
Anyone managed to get a copy yet?

Due out 22nd March, info here. (http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0001E5SRK/qid=1079721641/sr=2-1/ref=sr_2_11_1/026-6936498-5894813) I only really got into him when I was recommended Master And Everyone which changed my life.
Whiting
19-03-2004, 18:09
Downloaded "Master..." last year and went and bought it the next day because I loved it so...

...I think I'll probably pick this up next week. What else from his back catalogue is recommended ? "I See A Darkness" was listed as his best in a recent review.
Matt KB
19-03-2004, 18:24
I'll await the CD Times review :D
Boozyuzi
20-03-2004, 00:08
I prefer "Ease Down The Road" to "Master and Everyone" - it's a bit more uptempo with a bit more band.

Only a bit, mind.;)


No sign of his new one at CD Wow but Play have it for £9.99.
Barney_Tabasco
22-03-2004, 10:06
Originally posted by Whiting
Downloaded "Master..." last year and went and bought it the next day because I loved it so...

...I think I'll probably pick this up next week. What else from his back catalogue is recommended ? "I See A Darkness" was listed as his best in a recent review.

I See a Darkness is his best without a doubt.
BenH
22-03-2004, 10:38
Barney, agreed, I See A Darkness is one of the best records of the 90's IMO,

The new record is truely beutiful however, and breathes amazing new life into the already brilliant songs.
Boozyuzi
26-03-2004, 18:39
It's now in stock at CD Wow.

£8.99 maximum.:thumbs:
Whiting
27-03-2004, 00:59
Thank you, sir. :)
Boozyuzi
10-09-2006, 16:00
Another new Billy album is out next Monday - "The Letting Go". Recorded in Rekjavik by an Icelandic string quartet !! Chapest I've seen it is £8.99 at HMV but there is also a 2 disc version (with a 13 track 2nd disc) at 101CD for £12.99.

Anyone know anything about the 2nd disc ??

Cursed Sleep - new single video -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBJ4ekzclPk&mode=related&search=
Mr Majestik
10-09-2006, 18:52
How many albums a year does this fella turn out?

He makes The Fall look like right lazy so and so's.
Njål
10-09-2006, 20:06
Another new Billy album is out next Monday - "The Letting Go". Recorded in Rekjavik by an Icelandic string quartet !! Chapest I've seen it is £8.99 at HMV but there is also a 2 disc version (with a 13 track 2nd disc) at 101CD for £12.99.

Anyone know anything about the 2nd disc ??

You'll find details on the 2 CD version here, @ Domino Records (http://www.dominorecordco.com/site/?page=releases&releaseID=667).
The album is also available on 5.1 DVD Audio.
Boozyuzi
11-09-2006, 11:18
Powerplay Direct have the 2 discer for £10.49.
Adge
11-09-2006, 11:48
His whole back catalogue is excellent, but under so many pseudonymsis hard to buy, just looking through my library for his work the following albums I own, I'm not sure if I'm missing any as I've never seen a complete discography.

Bonnie "Prince" Billy - Blue Lotus Feet
Bonnie "Prince" Billy - Ease Down The Road
Bonnie "Prince" Billy - Greatest Palace Music
Bonnie "Prince" Billy - I See A Darkness
Bonnie "Prince" Billy - Master And Everyone
Bonnie "Prince" Billy - Summer In The Southeast
Rian Murphy & Will Oldham - All Most Heaven
Will Oldham - Guarapero
Will Oldham - Joya
Will Oldham - Ode Music
Palace Brothers - Days In The Wake
Palace Brothers - There Is No-One What Will Take Care Of You
Palace Music - Lost Blues And Other Songs
Palace Music - Viva Last Blues
Palace Songs - Hope
The Marquis de Tren and Bonny Billy - Get On Jolly
Matt Sweeny & Bonnie Prince Billy - Superwolf
Tortoise And Bonnie 'Prince' Billy - The Brave And The Bold





didn't know about the 2 disc new album though, so thanks for the heads up!
Adge
11-09-2006, 12:02
Okay, have found a complete discography here:

http://users.bart.nl/~ljmeijer/oldham/discog.htm

makes me realise how little I actually have, by this totally underrated artist!
Boozyuzi
11-09-2006, 12:52
Adge, what's the live "Summer In The Southeast album like ??

Are all the songs re-worked ?
Adge
11-09-2006, 16:48
Adge, what's the live "Summer In The Southeast album like ??

Are all the songs re-worked ?

It's brilliant, full band versions of stuff like Pushkin, Bluegrassy version of I send my love to you, very worth having.
Barney_Tabasco
11-09-2006, 17:37
So what is the second disc - new stuff, old stuff, demos?
Boozyuzi
11-09-2006, 20:17
Disc 1
1. Love Comes To Me
2. Strange Form Of Life
3. Wai
4. Cursed Sleep
5. No Bad News
6. Cold And Wet
7. Big Friday
8. Lay And Love
9. Seedling
10. Then The Letting Go
11. God's Small Song
12. I Called You Back
Disc 2
1. Harvest
2. You Can't Hurt You Anymore
3. Lee Shan
4. Little Boy Blue
5. His Hands
6. Black Dissimilation
7. Southside Of The World
8. I Confess
9. Less Of Me
10. Barcelona
11. Let's Start A Family (Blacks)
12. Little Boy Blue 2
13. I Am Drinking Again
Barney_Tabasco
11-09-2006, 23:29
So what is the second disc - new stuff, old stuff, demos?
Adge
18-09-2006, 11:03
Anyone got a two disc version yet? 101CD let me down and I don't think powerplay direct are going to be able to fulfil my order either.

Sadly, prices are rising up on eBay for them!
wobbly Jelly
19-09-2006, 11:12
Or the indirect route was via Johnny Cash - Solitary Man (I think) which has a cover of I see a darkness with Mr. O doing backing vocals - even more starke version, but very good
Boozyuzi
25-09-2006, 12:53
Anyone got a two disc version yet? 101CD let me down and I don't think powerplay direct are going to be able to fulfil my order either.

Adge, I've just had my Powerplay order cancelled - did you find anywhere with stock ? I may end up getting it from Ebay as I have some funds in my Paypal.
Barney_Tabasco
25-09-2006, 13:27
Adge, I've just had my Powerplay order cancelled - did you find anywhere with stock ? I may end up getting it from Ebay as I have some funds in my Paypal.

Same just happened here :mad:
Boozyuzi
25-09-2006, 19:28
Anyone got the 2nd disc yet ?

I'm off to LA and SF next week so I'll be looking for it there. Amoeba Records in SF might have it.
jroadley
25-09-2006, 19:35
Anyone got the 2nd disc yet ?

I'm off to LA and SF next week so I'll be looking for it there. Amoeba Records in SF might have it.

Maybe worth getting a few copies... ;)
Joxer
25-09-2006, 20:08
A totally unique voice and sound. I'm struggling to think of anyone to compare to Will Oldham. Some of his songs sound like he's had one big night out to many while others are beautiful creations cranked out by a pure genius. Looking forward to hearing this new album.
Boozyuzi
25-09-2006, 21:58
Virgin Megastores still have the 2 discer to order for £9.99. I doubt they will get any but it's worth a try.

http://www.virginmegastores.co.uk/invt/722287
Barney_Tabasco
26-09-2006, 10:11
Just ordered from Virgin - 'your order has been placed on backorder'. Chumps.
Adge
26-09-2006, 15:49
Ebay'd it in the end just arrived, so not listened yet!!
Boozyuzi
26-09-2006, 16:04
Adge, sent you an email.
Barney_Tabasco
27-09-2006, 12:21
Ebay'd it in the end just arrived, so not listened yet!!

Was it pricey?
Adge
04-10-2006, 10:52
£30!! Worth it though, some 5 star tracks on the bonus disc, main album up there with his best work too.
Adge
30-03-2010, 09:49
New album came out yesterday - his 20th (I think) - http://music.thedigitalfix.co.uk/content.php?contentid=9656
JonLaidlow
30-03-2010, 22:57
Got it, but bizarrely can't get past track 1.... It sounds so incredibly bland....

Didn't really enjoy Beware either, but have loved him since I discovered Master & Everyone. Lie Down in the Light and the Funtown download/vinyl live album have been my most recent favourites.