Beware cover

Beware

Will Oldham · 2009

46 min · 13 tracks · country · folk · indie rock

Intimate folk melodies intertwine with meditative lyrics, creating an atmosphere of quiet introspection and emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady reflective listening experience
  • intimate moments of quiet introspection
  • meditative atmosphere for deep thought
  • emotional depth through lyrical storytelling

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat party vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, 'Beware' is Will Oldham's follow-up to the critically acclaimed 'Lie Down in the Light' from 2008. At this stage, Oldham, operating under his Bonnie Prince Billy moniker, was exploring more complex emotional narratives while continuing to refine his distinctive blend of folk and country influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine· Bon Iver

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Beware Your Only Friend 4:01
  • 2 You Can't Hurt Me Now 3:42
  • 3 My Life's Work 3:53
  • 4 Death Final 3:01
  • 5 Heart's Arms 3:26
  • 6 You Don't Love Me 3:09
  • 7 You Are Lost 2:55
  • 8 I Won't Ask Again 4:26
  • 9 I Don't Belong to Anyone 3:15
  • 10 There Is Something I Have to Say 3:19
  • 11 I Am Goodbye 2:21
  • 12 Without Work, You Have Nothing 3:45
  • 13 Afraid Ain't Me 4:49

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