Days In the Wake

Days In the Wake

The second album from Palace Brothers would seem to barely qualify on either count -- at a shade over 27 minutes, Days in the Wake seems a bit skimpy in the era of the 80-minute CD, and only one song, "Come a Little Dog," clearly features any musicians besides Will Oldham and his rickety acoustic guitar. But the stark simplicity and audio v rit ambience of Days in the Wake builds on the already dramatic emotional power of There Is No-One What Will Take Care of You, and if Will Oldham's obsession with sin and retribution is less forcefully stated in these songs, that's not to say it isn't clearly present on most of these songs, especially the cautionary tale "You Will Miss Me When I Burn," the mournful but fiercely proud "No More Workhorse Blues," and "Pushkin," which begins with the declaration "God is the answer/God lies within," without making it sound like a concept in which Oldham can take much comfort. Oldham's lyrics would become increasingly cryptic from this point on, but while the literal meaning of songs like "Wither Thou Goest" and "I Am a Cinematographer" is elusive, the emotional power of these performances is as eloquent as anyone could hope for. Days in the Wake is the simplest work in the Palace canon, and among the very best. (Days in the Wake was originally released simply as Palace Brothers.) ~ Mark Deming, All Music Guide
Country USA
Brand Cobra
Manufacturer Drag City Records
Binding Vinyl
ItemPartNumber DC50
Model DC50
ReleaseDate 2004-04-06
UnitCount 1
UPCs 781484005018
EANs 0781484005018

Country	USA
Brand	Cobra
Manufacturer	Drag City Records
Binding	Vinyl
ItemPartNumber	DC50
Model	DC50
ReleaseDate	2004-04-06
UnitCount	1
UPCs	781484005018
EANs	0781484005018

You might also like...