Another fine, fine album from the prolific Will Oldham. I've been listening to the man since 1993, without being a rabid, obsessive fan - I might pick up albums years after they've come out, and then kick myself for having missed out on them. I don't think he's put out a bad record in all that time. At least I haven't heard one. I've only recently got around to this one, though it was released last spring to unanimously positive reviews.
Lie Down in the Light is one of the most optimistic-sounding albums Oldham has released. It's filled with exuberant guitars, banjos, horns, and keys played by a variety of new collaborators and overseen by Nashville producer Mark Nevers (Lambchop, Calexico). Oldham's voice sounds particularly strong and clear. The old-style melancholy is still on display on occasion - What's Missing Is, Willow Trees Bend and Missing One could sneak onto earlier albums without anyone noticing, but overall this sounds like a re-energised Oldham.
There's another album due in March called Beware. How does he find the time?
Irish readers; There are a rake of Palace/BPB cd's including Arise, Therefore, I See A Darkness, Viva Last Blues and Master and Everyone on sale in Tower Records, Dublin for €9.99 at the moment.
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