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Bonnie 'Prince' Billy - Ease Down The Road
Review by Gertrude Goodchild
Bonnie 'Prince' Billy's album Ease Down The Road is a stunning masterpiece that showcases the artist's incredible talent and versatility. From the hauntingly beautiful vocals to the intricate guitar work and the thoughtful lyrics, every aspect of this album is crafted with care and passion.
The album opens with the melancholic "May It Always Be," a slow and introspective track that sets the tone for the rest of the album. From there, the listener is taken on a journey through a range of emotions, from the upbeat and catchy "A King at Night" to the hauntingly beautiful "Just to See My Holly Home."
Throughout the album, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy's voice is the star of the show. His vocals are emotive and powerful, conveying a range of emotions with ease. The guitar work is equally impressive, with intricate fingerpicking and delicate melodies that perfectly complement the vocals.
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Mrs. William | 3:03 | |
| At Break Of Day | 4:16 | |
| May It Always Be | 4:04 | |
| Sheep | 2:54 | |
| After I Made Love to You | 03:53 | |
| The Lion Lair | 6:01 | |
| I Send My Love To You | 2:42 | |
| After I Made Love To You | 3:53 | |
| Mrs William | ||
| A King At Night | 4:29 | |
| A King at Night | 04:29 | |
| Careless Love | 2:06 | |
| What's Wrong With A Zoo? | 4:29 | |
| Carolyn | ||
| Ease Down the Road | 03:06 | |
| Ease Down The Road | 3:06 | |
| Rich Wife Full of Happiness | 03:07 | |
| Stablemate | 4:21 | |
| Just to See My Holly Home | 03:40 | |
| At the Break of Day | 04:16 | |
| Rich Wife Full Of Happiness | 3:07 | |
| Grand Dark Feeling of Emptiness | 03:23 | |
| Grand Dark Feeling Of Emptiness | 3:23 | |
| Just To See My Holly Home | 3:40 |
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Bonnie Prince Billy - At the break of day
Bonnie Prince Billy - Careless Love
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Bonnie Prince Billy - Ease Down the Road
Images
Catalog Numbers
- URA041
- WIGCD89, 7243 8509782 9, visa 6435
- PR26
- WIGCD89X, WIGCD89
- WIGLP89
- WIGCD89
- WIGCD89P
- PCD-24054
- WIGCD89, WIGCD89X
Labels
- Spunk
- Domino, Labels
- Palace Records
- Domino
- Domino Records
- P-Vine Records
Listen online
- lytte på nettet
- lyssna på nätet
- ascolta in linea
- écouter en ligne
- online luisteren
- escuchar en línea
- online anhören
- ouvir online
- kuunnella verkossa
Formats
- CD
- Album
- Limited Edition
- Album CD
- Single
- Promo
- Vinyl
- LP
- Limited Edition CD
- Not For Sale
- 2 × CD
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Copyright (c) | Royal Stable Music |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Palace Records |
| Mixed At | Rove Studio |
| Manufactured By | Inertia Distribution Pty. Ltd. |
| Distributed By | Inertia Distribution Pty. Ltd. |
| Licensed To | Domino Recording Co. Ltd. |
| Published By | Royal Stable Music |
| Mastered At | Record Technology Incorporated |
| Record Company | Domino Recording Co. Ltd. |
| Made By | SDC GB Ltd. |
| Pressed By | Disque Americ |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Bass | Mike Fellows |
| Drums | Jon Theodore |
| Percussion | Jon Theodore |
| Guitar | Bryan Rich |
| Illustration | Sammy Harkham |
| Layout | Jeremy Devine |
| Mixed By | David Pajo, Paul Oldham, Will Oldham |
| Painting | Dianne Bellino |
| Producer | The Continental Op |
| Recorded By | Paul Oldham |
| Violin | Matt Everett |
| Voice | Catherine Irwin, Harmony Korine |
| Banjo | Paul Greenlaw |
| Synthesizer | Will Oldham |
| Piano | David Pajo |
| Lap Steel Guitar | Todd Brashear |
| Artwork | Sammy Harkam |
| Keyboards | Will Oldham (tracks: 1-1 to 1-12) |
| Songwriter | Will Oldham |
| Vocals | Catherine Irwin (tracks: 1-1 to 1-12), Harmony Korine (tracks: 1-1 to 1-12) |
| Written-By | Will Oldham |
Notes
- Mixed at Rove Studios.
- All songs copyright 2001 Royal Stable Music (ASCAP).
- This recording © and ℗ 2001 Palace Records.
- CD1: Ease Down The Road
- Recorded at Rove Studios.
- All songs copyright 2001 Royal Stable Music (ASCAP)
- This recording © and (P) 2001 Palace Records under exclusive license to Domino Recording Co Ltd
- CD2: John Peel Session - 2nd February 1999
- First transmission date: 16.03.99
- Three Tracks from 5 which were broadcast
- All songs (p) BBC 1999 released by arrangement with BBC Music.
- © 2001 Domino Recording Co Ltd
- Made in the UK (back cover)
- Made in the E.U.on CD1 & CD2
- Includes a lyrics insert sheet.
- Made in the UK
- Printed Catalogue Numbers: WIGCD89X / WIGCD89
- all songs copyright 2001 royal stable music (ascap)
- this recording © and ℗ 2001 palace records
- under exclusive license to domino recording co ltd
- made in the uk
- Includes lyric sheet.
- Produced by The Continental Op
- Recorded by Paul Oldham
- line-up:
- Todd Brashear-Voice & Lap Steel
- Matt Everett-Violin
- Mike Fellows-Bass
- Paul Greenlaw-Voice & Banjo
- Harmony Korine-Voice
- Catherine Irwin-Voice
- Ned Oldham-Voice, Guitar & Bass
- Will Oldham-Voice, Guitar, Nord Lead & Percussion
- David Pajo-Voice, Guitar, Bass, Nord Lead, Piano & Percussion
- Bryan Rich-Guitar
- Matt Sweeney-Voice, Guitar & Banjo
- Jon Theodore-Drums & Percussion
- ℗ & © 2001 Palace Records. Songs © 2001 Royal Stable Music (ASCAP)
- Made in the UK.
- Different barcode & manufacturer/distributor than https://www.localhost/release/3864315
- Japanese release including one exclusive extra track (track 13).
- Three tracks from 5 which were broadcast
- made in the uk.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 9329355001939
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Barcode: 5 034202 008927
- Label Code: LC 10192
- Rights Society: bel BIEM
- Label Code: 03098
- Barcode: 5034202008903
- Label Code: LC10192
- Barcode (Text): 5 034202 008910
- Barcode: 5034202008910
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched): WIGLP-89-A 4905.1 P̶R̶-̶2̶6̶-̶A
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched): WIGLP-89-B₁ 4905.2 P̶R̶-̶2̶6̶-̶B
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A & B, stamped): SAE MASTERING
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LB02
- Matrix / Runout: WIGCD 89 ≡ 1FS1
- Barcode: 9 399602 420820
- Matrix / Runout: URA041 6101103761
- Barcode (Sticker): 7 81484-8026-2 4
- Matrix / Runout: DADR 249P1<1192>PR26CD
- Mould SID Code: IFPI8116
- Matrix / Runout: 05931 WIGCD89 SP F
- Mastering SID Code: ifpi LD81
- Mould SID Code: ifpi 8Y12
- Matrix / Runout (WIGCD89): 05931 WIGCD89 SP F
- Matrix / Runout (WIGCD89X): 06376 WIGCD89X SPE
- Mould SID Code: ifpi 8Y01
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): WIGCD89 SP 35333 3022748
- Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI KA02
About Bonnie 'Prince' Billy
American singer-songwriter and actor, born 24 December 1970 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
Real Name
- Joseph Will Oldham
Name Vars
- B. Billy
- B. P. B.
- B.P.B
- BPB
- Bonnie
- Bonnie \
- Billy
- Bonnie 'Blue' Billy
- Bonnie 'Prince' Billy
- Bonnie 'Prince' Billy & Friends
- Bonnie ,Prince' Billy
- Bonnie Billy
- Bonnie Prince Bill
- Bonnie Prince Billie
- Bonnie Prince Billy
- Bonnie Prince Billy (Will Oldham)
- Bonnie Prince Billy
- Bonnie 9Prince: Billy
- Bonnie :Prince9 Billy
- Bonny
- Bonny 'Prince' Billy
- Bonny Billy
- Prince William
- bonnie prince billy
- Бонни \
- Билли
Aliases
- Will Oldham
- Palace
- Tusitala De Las Olas
- Pushkin Will
- Wayne Olephant
- Admiral Wiley Balls
- High & Blue
- Little Willy Bulgakov
So I took it upon me to go away
To gather my thoughts and go away
Where I could (be used by) somebody
Now over the hill, like always you know
Were Billy and Frankie and Henry and Joe
And they beat and broke me hard and slow
To prove I was nobody
And no-one I was and so I remained
Knocked-out in a hut, no mother, no name
And filled up my heart with one and the same
That grand dark feeling of emptiness
And was it a friend that turned me loose
Or was it a girl come to baste my goose
Or was it my great god who laid on his finger
And started my clock anew
Ah no, it was rain; ah no, it was gunning
It was point-break and buckle and singing and cunning
That skinned me, re-skinned me and started me running
And I never looked back from then on
And now I am learning bit by bit
About the make and model shit
The muddy bowl I live in it
And all the mucks that tire us
And I'm afeared if I don't have
A piglet, lamb or little calf
I'll chop my humanness in half
And be as worm or virus
But kids I've had, and they are sung
Upon folks' ears my babes are hung
Rhythmically they live among
And grow but don't get old
Not in a box, not in a void
Not if their voice is never heard
Nor if no-one repeats a word
But if their tune is told
Then we can age and fall away
To meet again some golden day
And fill it in our happy way
In starlight and in gold