Released 20 years ago
The Letting Go
Will Oldham · 2006
58 min · 13 tracks · country · folk · indie rock
A haunting blend of folk and country, woven with Oldham's introspective lyricism and sparse instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting reflections on love
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- introspective moments of solitude
- gentle melodies for quiet evenings
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- prefer instant gratification songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, 'The Letting Go' is Will Oldham's first album after adopting the Bonnie 'Prince' Billy moniker for several years. This period marked a significant evolution in his sound, embracing a more polished production style while still retaining his characteristic emotional depth. The album followed his critically acclaimed release 'Master and Everyone' from 2003, showcasing Oldham's continued exploration of themes surrounding love and loss.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine· Bon Iver
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love Comes to Me 4:31
- 2 Strange Form of Life 3:46
- 3 Wai 3:37
- 4 Cursed Sleep 5:35
- 5 No Bad News 4:45
- 6 Cold & Wet 2:21
- 7 Big Friday 2:43
- 8 Lay and Love 3:50
- 9 The Seedling 4:36
- 10 Then the Letting Go 5:19
- 11 God's Small Song 4:03
- 12 I Called You Back 7:51
- 13 Ebb Tide 5:12
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