This is one of the worst videos I’ve seen in a while, but Bonnie “Prince” Billy makes it work in a way that only Will Oldham can. Sometimes I think Oldham plays the part of “the artist” — i.e. goes out of his way to be weird on purpose — just to see what he can get away with. And the indiscriminate “freethinkers” eat it up. How else do you explain this outfit?

But what can I say? The dude writes some good songs. I’ve been jamming his new album, Beware, for a few months now, and it keeps getting better. It’s a top notch country record, and that’s why I like it.

Bonnie “Prince” Billy – Beware Your Friend (demo)

2 Responses to “Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy – I Am Goodbye”

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   On 03/8/09 1:40 AM, Andrew said:

   I love me some Will Oldham.

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   On 09/19/09 4:33 AM, Morning Buzz: Mastodon, Manchester Orchestra, Michael Jackson | BUZZGRINDER said:

   [...] review of the new Bonnie “Prince” Billy album, Beware. But don’t forget my much more succinct “review” of the record from last week: “It’s a top notch country record, and that’s why I like it.” Which [...]

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