Recent Music
Bonnie “Prince” Billy - Ask Forgiveness
Thanks to Dave for telling me about another great album from my all time favorite, Will Oldham. The first time I listened to it I did not think it was that interesting. It reminded me of Master and Everyone (which is still good but simple). However, the more I listened the better. Throughout the week I would listen to it in my truck on my way to work, with headphones at work or in the shop. Once I became more familiar with the songs, the more the beauty of it would sink in. Until I looked forward to hearing the words of Phil Ochs “My Life” sung in Bonnie’s distinct voice. Or when he humbly requests not to ask him to sing in “Cycles“. Then of course the last song, (the last song in every one of his albums is great) “The Worlds Greatest” boosts himself back up again with all the rest of his audience. The world’s greatest I tell you! There are not many artists who can so subtly inspire me the way that he can. He makes me want to go pick up a guitar and sing the truth in a new creative way, believing in it, regardless of criticism.