Beware - Bonnie "Prince" Billy
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74 out of 100

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8.5 out of 10

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  • Summary: Will Oldham's latest album under his Bonnie "Prince" Billy moniker features appearances by such guest as Wilco's Leroy Bach and Mekons' Jon Langford.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Filter
    92
    The mood is undeniably American, and Bonnie (or Oldham) seems incomprehensibly at peace with his hallmark solitude. [Winter 2009, p.91]
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  2. Mojo
    80
    It is simply beautiful. [May 2009, p.96]
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  3. Dot Music
    80
    Beware is a 40-odd minute work that ebbs, flows and carries you along perfectly.
  4. Under The Radar
    60
    Beware is sloppy in a back porch way. Which can be very appealing, but there's something missing here. [Winter 2009, p.70]
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  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
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  1. shawnw
    10
    At last heartfelt, direct lyrics that have understandable meaning and depth. i can't imagine he will ever make another record, perhaps an instrumental one.… Expand
  2. christianp
    9
    Everything this man touches is aching and lovely.
  3. clayh
    9
    Solid effort by Billy. This album is not as uneven as "Lie Down in the Light". It seems more grounded, more real and yes it's good.

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