What the record is and where it came from
It is Will Oldham’s sixth studio album. It is his first release under the name Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy. It was released on January 19, 1999, by Palace Records.
How it sounds, and how it was made
The record features music by Bob Arellano, Colin Gagon, Paul Oldham, David Pajo, and Peter Townsend. Colin Gagon handled mixing. Paul Oldham handled recording. No details about instruments, tempos, room acoustics, microphones, or production choices appear in the source material.
What lands
It lands as Will Oldham’s first album under the name Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy. It lands as a 1999 Palace Records release. It lands with musical contributions from five named individuals — including David Pajo on lead guitar and mixing — and Colin Gagon’s mixing role.
What does not
It does not establish how it sounds: no instrumentation, texture, tempo, key, arrangement, or sonic character is documented. It does not name a producer, studio, engineer (beyond Paul Oldham’s ‘recording’ credit), or any aesthetic decision made during its making.
The ideas inside it
The source material does not describe themes, lyrics, narrative, or conceptual content. No ideas inside the record are stated or implied in the verified claims.
Who should hear it, and who should not
Those who want to hear the record that launched the Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy alias should hear it. Those seeking documented sonic detail — instrumentation, performance style, or production character — should not.
Is it worth your time
It is worth your time if you value Will Oldham’s sixth studio album — his first as Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy — released on January 19, 1999, by Palace Records, with credited contributions from five musicians and technicians.
