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Released 33 years ago this June

There Is No-One What Will Take Care of You

Will Oldham · 1993

43 min · 12 tracks · country · folk · indie rock

A haunting blend of sparse instrumentation and introspective lyrics that captures raw emotional vulnerability.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady reflective listening experience
  • introspective moments of vulnerability
  • haunting melodies for quiet evenings
  • thoughtful contemplation during solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat or energetic tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1993, this album marks Will Oldham's debut under the moniker Bonnie 'Prince' Billy after his earlier work as Palace Music. At this point in his career, Oldham was transitioning into a more experimental phase, moving away from the traditional structures of country and folk music toward a more avant-garde expression.
Stylistic neighbors
Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine· Bon Iver

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Idle Hands Are the Devil's Playthings 2:06
  • 2 Long Before 6:11
  • 3 I Tried to Stay Healthy for You 3:30
  • 4 The Cellar Song 3:51
  • 5 (I Was Drunk at the) Pulpit 3:51
  • 6 There Is No-One What Will Take Care of You 2:55
  • 7 O Lord Are You in Need? 2:58
  • 8 Merida 3:38
  • 9 King Me 3:49
  • 10 I Had a Good Mother and Father 2:54
  • 11 Riding 4:23
  • 12 O Paul 2:49

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