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Palace Music - Viva Last Blues (1995)
BAND/ARTIST: Palace Music
- Title: Viva Last Blues
- Year Of Release: 1995
- Label: Drag City
- Genre: Folk Rock
- Quality: FLAC (tracks+.cue, log, Scans)
- Total Time: 31:32
- Total Size: 193 MB
- WebSite: Album Preview
Tracklist:
01. More Brother Rides (3:18)
02. Viva Ultra (3:19)
03. The Brute Choir (2:43)
04. The Mountain Low (2:45)
05. Tonight's Decision (And Hereafter) (4:10)
06. Work Hard / Play Hard (2:51)
07. New Partner (3:54)
08. Cat's Blues (3:19)
09. We All, Us Three, Will Ride (2:57)
10. Old Jerusalem (2:16)
01. More Brother Rides (3:18)
02. Viva Ultra (3:19)
03. The Brute Choir (2:43)
04. The Mountain Low (2:45)
05. Tonight's Decision (And Hereafter) (4:10)
06. Work Hard / Play Hard (2:51)
07. New Partner (3:54)
08. Cat's Blues (3:19)
09. We All, Us Three, Will Ride (2:57)
10. Old Jerusalem (2:16)
This incarnation of Palace, one of its more impressive, sees frontman Will Oldham turning out some of the strongest bleak country-rock in his career and taking the music in a few intriguing and even upbeat directions. With a great supporting cast that includes, among others, Sebadoh's Jason Loewenstein on drums and Oldham's brother Ned on bass, the group busts out laid-back twangy tunes that can really rock when the opportunity comes up. Most notably, tracks like "Work Hard/Play Hard" and the opening "More Brother Rides" are brimming with energy that may not overwhelm, but certainly provides a hefty backbone. Alternately, slower brooding tracks like the longing "New Partner" see the band proving their chops in a more refined setting. Oldham's cracking backcountry voice may be a bit of an acquired taste, but it's worth the time, as his inflections are capable of powerful feelings and certain honesty. The Palace team has put out many a record, but as far as accessible and slightly upbeat musical ruminations go, Viva Last Blues certainly sees the players near the top of their game. Things are a little thicker and dirtier than on the more laid-back acoustic records this prolific artist has put out, but the rock approach adds worlds to the delivery and creates a powerful palette for the equally important lyrics. Oldham is a truly underrated American talent, and this is among his best work, so take the time to find it.
Folk | Rock | FLAC / APE | CD-Rip
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