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I am gradually working my way through the extensive back catalogue of the unalloyed genius that is Will Oldham. I brought this album recently and I have to say I find it possibly his most enchanting. The younger Oldham's voice was more frail, more fragile than his more recent incarnations, but none the less appealing for that. I can't understand people who criticise the vocals on these early records. In my view, Oldham has a remarkable singing voice. No one on earth could cover his amazing songs better than he sings them himself. The remarkable Ohio River Boat Song opens this album. For all those who say Oldham is morose, please listen to this song, a sublimely uplifting and joyful ode to love. Although tinged with sadness in the last line, the collective choral singing makes the heart soar. Other gems on this album are Trudy Dies, Come In, West Palm Beach and Gulf Shores. However, the poetry of the lyrics (although perhaps lacking narrative, they are extraordinarily expressive, the guy is a genius at forging a resonant phrase that will bring tears to your eyes), the subtle but ingenious instrumental accompaniment in these songs, make the whole album a pure joy from start to finish. No serious music collector should be without it.

Record Condition: This record is brand new and unplayed!

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