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Johnny C:
When you told that Autoharp story to me, Tommy, the first item on his list was Pabst.

Also you directed us to that video in a manner that suggested Oldham was hidden somewhere rather than highly prominent.

Joseph:
I've been listening to pretty much nothing but Will Oldham for the last couple days now.  Obtained every album I didn't have, and a bunch of EPs (still missing a few, unfortunately).  And I finally listened to Sings Greatest Palace Music.  I remembered this thread, and though "No way could Tommy have been correct, he must have been exagerating."  But, no.  He was right.  This album is overdone, too slick, too sleek.  It has moments, but the songs gain absolutely nothing in their new incarnations.  Dissapointment all around.

The rest of his discography is of course, wonderful.  The new EP, Ask Forgiveness, is great, one of my favourite releases of the year.  He's also just released a disk of demos from The Letting Go, with Dawn McCarthy.  I've yet to listen to it, but I'm going to throw it on soon, and I'm rather excited.

By the way, Tommy, do you happen to recall any more of those stories?

Spinless:
The 'autoharp' story in it's original context.


--- Quote ---There was a period of total silence before the guy said, "I can't tell you how bad of an idea I think that is."

What's even funnier is that, when I told that anecdote to Darren Rappa, he said, "Yeah, I was over at Will's right before he flew out to join that tour. He was pacing back and forth, waiting for an autoharp to arrive by Federal Express. Then, after it had come and he was ready to leave for real, he darted back into the house and grabbed a 'How to Teach Yourself the Autoharp' book off of his coffee table and tossed it into his bag."
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Jackie Blue:
Now I'm really curious to hear Sings Greatest Palace Music.  I'd never bothered because, well, I've already heard the songs, and in general I don't much get into his post-I See a Darkness material.  But if it's really that "bad", I'm curious.

Jackie Blue:
I don't dislike the Bonnie "Prince" Billy albums, I just wish he hadn't completely stopped writing songs like "Ohio River Boat Song" and "New Partner".

It's the same reason I don't get into much that Smog did after, say, The Doctor Came at Dawn or Red Apple Falls.  I forget which one I like better.

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