Summer In The Southeast - Bonnie "Prince" Billy
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  • Summary: This 17-song set was recorded during Will Oldham's 2004 tour.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
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  1. Delusions of Adequacy
    90
    Feels like an honest treat for longtime fans.
  2. Uncut
    80
    It's a majestic transformation. [Dec 2005, p.102]
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  3. Mojo
    80
    Finds an uncommonly energised Oldham ranging across his capacious back catalogue, his palpable enthusiasm manifesting in unlikely between-song whoops of joy. [Dec 2005, p.116]
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  4. Alternative Press
    60
    Sound[s] equally as interesting, but rarely as essential, as the studio material from which it's drawn. [Feb 2006, p.120]
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  1. BlowMe
    10
    Great live cd. More rockin than most of Oldham's stuff, it is a great introduction of his work to newcomers.
  2. GoranZ
    8
    Very different from his ordinary albums... much more relaxed... brings out the laid back side of his persoanlity.. making most of the songs much brighter sounding. However still keeps few essentialls dark as they should be, namely Wolf Among Wolves and I see a Darkness. Madeleine Mary is a wonderful as last sons on the album... leaving you wanting more.… Expand
  3. kyoko
    4
    As a big fan of BPB, I was dissapointed upon listening to this album. I have seen seen him live three times, last time at McCabe's in Santa Monica touring Superwolf- what a wonderful show...Will is quiet a prolific artist, Summer in the Southeast sound like a parody of his work- a deconstruction of the beauty and simplicity he seeks to create in his albums. Summer in the Southeast sounds more like a drunken time with pals, which is fun but certainly not his best or even a 10!… Expand

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