solace Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 this has been getting some poor reviews, so i'm curious to hear it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hollinger. Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I am seeing him the night before St. Patty's Day. And then Ben Folds the day after. Three days I am not going to remember. Ok just finished my first listen. People were talking about all the new instruments and stuff he was using and really it doesn't seem all that different from previous records of his in that sense but it is very similar in the sense that on the first listen you really have no clue if it's genius or not. Maybe its just me but his records always take a while for the tunes to show themselves, but when they do oh oh how I love them. His stuff is weird, it usually hits me when I've got my ipod on shuffle and some random song comes on while I'm driving. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Killer Whales Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 If anyone knows where to find this a PM would be much appreciated! edit: Thanks! Really looking forward to listening to this! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yermom Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I've been in Bonnie mode for a while now, so it doesn't surprise me that I already love it (on listen #2 now), but it's not an album I would play for someone if they'd never heard him and needed converting. My first impression (and this could change before tomorrow even) is that the music comes across as rather straight-forward, very listenable and not unsettling or anything but the lyrics hold more than one might notice if they weren't paying very close attention. I've got the headphones on...headphones is always a good thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalle Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 this has been getting some poor reviews, so i'm curious to hear it I find it odd honestly that it is getting bad reviews, truth be told it doesn't sound all that different than his other records and I really think the quality is pretty much up to par (second listen now) with his rapid output. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 i loved Lie Down In The Light but was not a huge fan of The Letting Go (mostly the female backing vox). is there a bunch (or any) female vox on here? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Killer Whales Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I'm halfway through my first listen, and it's definitely not leaping out as much as Lie Down in the Light did at first, but we'll see what happens. The songs are definitely really solid, but there are some questionable choices as far as production goes. The first track is just too big, the sax on My Life's Work, and some of the flanger effects on the electric guitar are unnecessary. Halfway through though, and You Are Lost is the definite highlight for me, along with You Can't Hurt Me Now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Synthesizer Patel Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I'm halfway through my first listen, and it's definitely not leaping out as much as Lie Down in the Light did at first, but we'll see what happens. The songs are definitely really solid, but there are some questionable choices as far as production goes. The first track is just too big, the sax on My Life's Work, and some of the flanger effects on the electric guitar are unnecessary. Halfway through though, and You Are Lost is the definite highlight for me, along with You Can't Hurt Me Now has your version got the guy talking all the way through it? or is there another version out. i've got to review this thing, and it's almost impossible to come to a conclusion about whether it's any good or not with someone stopping the songs every minute and saying "you're listening to the new bonnie prince billy album". so if there's a clean copy i'd like to hear it, otherwise i think this is going to get a shit review from me too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I like the places where the night does not mean an end;where smiles break free and surprise is your friend.And dancing goes on in the kitchen until dawnto my favorite songthat has no end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 well this certainly isn't bad by any means... not sure what was up w/ those few reviews i'd read... not blowing me away, but def enjoying it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cre618 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 OK, I'm hooked. This one is sounding pretty great as background to my work day today. I'm ashamed to admit, I'm a BPB and WO newbie....uh oh, I've got lots of catching up to do.... Jack Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 the more i listen to this new one, the more i'm falling for it... damn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yermom Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Here's some very pretty Bonnie (and Cheyenne Mize) morning music.http://www.karatebodyrecords.com/among-the-gold/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Ahem, and so and ummm...where might a fella come into possession of the Bonnie Prince's new material? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Here's some very pretty Bonnie (and Cheyenne Mize) morning music.http://www.karatebodyrecords.com/among-the-gold/ Gorgeous - I'm sure you're well aware of this Bonnie Prince, Scout Niblett duet? It gives me them goosebumps. Oh and this other one - ignore the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuh9e-C7neA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kamera Lens Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I'm a BPB and WO newbie as well, but I just bought I See a Darkness and think it's great. I'll be seeing him next week in concert and I'm really looking forward to it now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yermom Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Gorgeous - I'm sure you're well aware of this Bonnie Prince, Scout Niblett duet? It gives me them goosebumps. Oh and this other one - ignore the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuh9e-C7neAWhat, you missed my Myspace blog about the Kiss video?!?! I'm so offended! You're going to mess around and get kicked off my friends, dude. I know the other song too because I got the Scout Niblett album to hear the Bonnie stuff. I don't really care for any of the songs on it without him. That Kiss song, aaaaaawwwww jeeze...it's magic, "let's kidnap each other," "my heart is charged now." Why can't dudes say things like that in real life? It would result in me instantly melting...maybe they don't say those things because they don't want liquid Loretta all over their shoes? Who knows...men are puzzling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hollinger. Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Anyone else going to the 3/16 show in Des Moines? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Steve Brule Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Anyone else going to the 3/16 show in Des Moines? Me! Going to a few shows, he's playing the pretty huge Vic here and I want to see him in smaller venues. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kalle Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 http://www.dragcity.com/video/BPB_IAG.mov Watch that video and try not to smile! That ol' Will Oldham has a very lovable face. But I can't believe that this record actually got any bad reviews really, I mean it's not Lie Down In The Light (but I thought that record was almost on par with I See A Darkness), but he's trying new stuff once again and the more you listen to it it's quite a dense record with just really really sweet lyrics and catchy tunes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 I watched it last night, what a great song. However, and maybe it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 What's going to die first? This Lie Down in the Light CD on repeat or my CD player? I mean ferchrissakes, I just cannot stop... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 been trying to get into him for years. i love the movie Old Joy. all need to check it out for will's acting chops. so, i've heard some of beware and it is the shit! i love the whole jangly affair. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
explodo Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I am torn between corned beef and cabbage at my house next Tuesday or BPB in Iowa City. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hollinger. Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Drive to Des Moines on Monday and enjoy the corned beef on Tuesday. Problem SOLVED. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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