Search - Bonnie Prince Billy :: The Letting Go

This Album is Really Good!

Jboogie | 11/15/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The Letting Go is a must for fans of the 'Bonnie' Prince, and is a true gem in his highly impressive catalog. I have all of Will Oldham's albums with the execption of Joya, and they are all good, but this one is very special. The song writing is outstanding, and his harmonies with Dawn McCarthy are amazing. Anyone familiar with Mr. Oldhams' work under the 'Bonnie' Prince name knows his work is slow moving and emotive, and The Letting Go is similar, but is even more stirring than any of his previous work. This album has a highly cinematic feel to it, almost as if it's a soundtrack for some Oscar winning movie about timeless love or something. Like most 'Bonnie' Prince records this one takes a few listens to really get into and be able to appreciate the depth of musical and poetic skill of this artist, but it is worth the time. Get this one now! Seriously!!"

Gorgeous, only a couple of songs short of greatness

L. Sewell | australia | 04/29/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This album sounds great to me, I don't even mind Dawn McCarthy's accompanying vocals - they fit the context of these songs perfectly for me.



This album was a surprise for me after listening to Bonnie Prince Billy's recent work. I think I was expecting something more stripped-back, but this lush album cemented him as one of my favourite musicians in my collection.



I love the modern-folk sound throughout this album, my only reservation is that it could have maybe just one or two more great songs, to bump it up to 5 stars.



Or they could just edit out the "... hey little bird ..." part off the end of "No Bad News" and leave "I called you back" off the album altogether. Just my 2c, sorry Will - I still love your work!

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