The Wonder Show of the World
2010 studio album by Bonnie "Prince" Billy & the Cairo Gang
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The Wonder Show of the World is a collaborative studio album by Bonnie "Prince" Billy & the Cairo Gang.[8] It was released on Drag City on March 23, 2010.[9][10]
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | March 23, 2010 | |||
| Genre | Americana, alternative country | |||
| Length | 47:46 | |||
| Label | Drag City[1] | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The A.V. Club | A−[3] |
| Consequence of Sound | C[4] |
| Drowned in Sound | 8/10[5] |
| NME | [6] |
| Pitchfork | 7.4/10[7] |
Production
Will Oldham wrote the lyrics for the album, while Emmett Kelly wrote the music.[11]
Critical reception
American Songwriter wrote that the album "is polished with smooth blues-guitar wanderings, sparse yet catchy percussion arrangements, and a wealth of reverberating ‘60’s psychedelic choral harmonies."[12] The Guardian wrote that Oldham's "intensity forces our concentration, though, unlike Neil Young, he never extends empathy, only demands it."[13]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Troublesome Houses" | 4:24 |
| 2. | "Teach Me to Bear You" | 5:44 |
| 3. | "With Cornstalks or Among Them" | 3:07 |
| 4. | "The Sounds Are Always Begging" | 4:58 |
| 5. | "Go Folks, Go" | 5:53 |
| 6. | "That's What Our Love Is" | 7:23 |
| 7. | "Merciless and Great" | 5:31 |
| 8. | "Where Wind Blows" | 4:15 |
| 9. | "Someone Coming Through" | 3:46 |
| 10. | "Kids" | 2:45 |
Personnel
Credits adapted from liner notes.
- Bonnie "Prince" Billy – music
- The Cairo Gang – music
- Shahzad Ismaily – bass guitar, percussion, vocals
- Phil Elverum – vocals (5, 10)
- Tusi – recording
- Paul Oldham – mastering
- Chris Kelly – artwork
- Joanne Oldham – artwork
- Dan Osborn – layout