Name: The Letting Go
Brand: Bonnie Prince Billy

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Limited edition

Release date

2011-03-21

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PIAS

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Bonnie Prince Billy

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Singer Songwriter

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Domino

Bonnie Prince Billy is an American singer-songwriter and actor, born on December 24, 1970 in Louisville, Kentucky. With a career spanning over decades, he has become known for his unique blend of folk, country, and indie rock music.His soulful lyrics and haunting melodies have captivated audiences around the world. Bonnie Prince Billy's discography includes numerous critically acclaimed albums such as "I See a Darkness" and "Ease Down the Road".In addition to his musical talents, Bonnie Prince Billy has also dabbled in acting. He has appeared in films such as "Old Joy" and "The Guilty". His diverse artistic pursuits showcase his versatility and passion for storytelling.

Domino is an independent label founded in Putney, South West London by *a694357* and his partner Jacqui Rice in 1993. The label initially focused on American acts such as *Sebadoh*, *Pavement* or *Royal Trux* before signing British acts in the late '90s.

The label operates a US division, located in Brooklyn, which output was initially identified by its own catalogue number schemes, DOMUS then DNO (used until 2013), when the releases handled by the UK headquarters are identified by WIG (albums) and RUG (singles and EPs) catalogue numbers.

The company operating the label, *Warp Records*, diversified, establishing a publishing arm and a series of labels (*Double Six Recordings*, *Weird World Record Co.*, *Rephlex*, ...).

'The Letting Go' was recorded in Iceland with Bjork producer Valgeir Sigurdsson. The glacial, dramatic and epic surroundings have influenced the record, drenching it in longing and passion. New voice and strings are woven through, producing the most fully realised Bonnie Prince Billy album yet. The album includes backing vocals from Dawn 'The Faun' Mccarthy of Drag City labelmates Faun Fables, bass from Billy's brother Paul Oldham, guitar riffs from Emmett Kelly (the Cairo Gang), and percussion from the Dirty Three's Jim White. 'The Letting Go' is full of tenderness, vulnerability and lavish orchestrations, not to mention pure, unadulterated beauty, it's a gentle triumph that defies the widely-held belief that only woe, misery and trampled hearts translate to songwriting of substance.

The Letting Go

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