The Purple Bird

Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy

The Purple Bird

Latest release from the lo-fi alt.folk singer-songwriter Will Oldham produced by David "Ferg" Ferguson and includes guest appearances from John Anderson and Tim O'Brien

ADM rating[?]

7.6

Label
Domino
UK Release date
31/01/2025
US Release date
31/01/2025
  1. 8.0 |   Uncut

    NEW A consummate listen-through that makes highlights hard to pick but "Boise, Idaho", a yearning beauty with a fine arrangement and hints of Glen Campbell, is one. Print edition only

  2. 8.0 |   Record Collector

    NEW The country accompaniments are elegant and often subtle, yet never dreary. Print edition only

  3. 8.0 |   Mojo

    NEW Print edition only

  4. 8.0 |   musicOMH

    NEW Another beautifully crafted slice of Americana, albeit with a more collaborative approach this time, still contains the usual Oldham magic
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  5. 8.0 |   PopMatters

    NEW Bonnie Prince Billy’s The Purple Bird reaches its highest points when Will Oldham finds the joy in life, which feels like its own form of resistance
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  6. 8.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    NEW Executed with palpable warmth and affection for the musical heritage that hovers behind these songs, what could have been an unconvincingly superficial genre exercise emerges as another winningly inviting Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy album
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  7. 8.0 |   The Arts Desk

    NEW His hymn to community and fellowship rounds things off with a big smile and a warm hug
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  8. 8.0 |   Far Out

    NEW With a talented cast of musicians accompanying Oldham throughout the album, the subtle touches are what make it more emotive rather than the overall form the album takes
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  9. 7.7 |   Pitchfork

    NEW Recorded in Nashville with seasoned locals, this is Will Oldham’s take on a country album. A sort of companion to his two previous studio LPs, it’s also his best and most focused in some time
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  10. 7.0 |   Clash

    NEW It’s not a record that will dazzle anyone into any great epiphany, but while its on, you’ll be sure to find yourself charmed by the obvious sincerity of it all
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