With its uncharacteristic (at least for Will Oldham) optimism, Lie Down in the Light can be thought of as the conceptual sequel to Oldham's 1999 masterpiece I See a Darkness. The murky production of I See a Darkness is now replaced with a clarity that Oldham began to hint at with The Letting Go. The rich horn arrangements, the harmonies with Ashley Webber, the more abundant major key melodies and the upbeat lyrics shine sunlight into long-darkened corners of Oldham's psyche. Lie Down in the Light is probably the first Bonnie "Prince" Billy album that could be considered a worthy follow-up to the finest alt-country record of the 90s.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Bonnie "Prince" Billy: Lie Down in the Light
With its uncharacteristic (at least for Will Oldham) optimism, Lie Down in the Light can be thought of as the conceptual sequel to Oldham's 1999 masterpiece I See a Darkness. The murky production of I See a Darkness is now replaced with a clarity that Oldham began to hint at with The Letting Go. The rich horn arrangements, the harmonies with Ashley Webber, the more abundant major key melodies and the upbeat lyrics shine sunlight into long-darkened corners of Oldham's psyche. Lie Down in the Light is probably the first Bonnie "Prince" Billy album that could be considered a worthy follow-up to the finest alt-country record of the 90s.
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