I See a Darkness

Was not expecting to like this, but was pleasantly surprised. Easy listening and if it were on Spotify, would probably get a few lore listens from me. 4/5

Somehow I've never listened to him but this was great! I love folk but adding some dark gothic elements really makes it extra exciting for me.

Beautiful and really heartfelt album. I discovered this one last year and been a fan of it ever since. These songs have such an emotional heft to them and they're all beautifully written and arranged. Time just flies by when listening to this one, every song here is a joy to listen to.

Found it quite drony and a bit too depressing.
Maybe that was the point?

It's ok, but boring. Very boring.

11 of our past 14. That’s how many albums eleven had that are either 90s, or early 2000s. Then, one from 85, one from 81. And evermore.

I really enjoyed Bonnie “Prince” Billy’s most recent album, so was excited to listen to this. I liked it a lot too.

Now, let’s see what decade the next album is from…

Never heard of this before. A sad alt album, but nothing extraordinary.
Death to everyone reminded me of Thom Yorke

I don't know how I missed this album in 1999. It should have been right in my sweet spot. So glad to First hear it in 2025. Songs like I see a darkness, and death to everyone are true highlights, but the whole album is great straight through. Definitely a true musician's musician in the class of Tom waits, Leonard Cohen and the other great storytellers.

Soft ass singer/songwriter alt country. I liked it

Finding I See A Darkness on YouTube after its Spotify absence felt like a chore, and forty minutes of self-indulgence isn’t my idea of fun. Though I like slow, sad music, this lacked depth, more like a rambling street performer mumbling over an out-of-tune guitar, heavy bass, and chaotic harmonies. The title track and “Death to Everyone” might suit Johnny Cash, but overall it’s a tedious, atmospheric indie minimalism that feels like a depressing waste of time... One I'll skip.

Very unimpressed.

I had never listened to a Bonnie "Prince" Billy track before, so I went into I See a Darkness with an open mind.

In short, this album is dark and moody — but ultimately quite boring. I struggled to find much I enjoyed and wouldn’t revisit it. It felt like Nirvana without the bite and anger, leaving it flat and unmemorable.

Favorite song: I thought Death to Everyone was a nice track.
Least favorite: Honestly, the whole album felt dull.
Album artwork: The cover is pretty cool, though.

This was interesting. Never listened to them before, I’d be open to listening to more.

En España no está en Spotify, los escucharemos en YouTube Music. Deprimente desde la portada hasta las letras y la música. Supongo que hay algún momento en la vida en que te puede apetecer eso.

Just a bit too grumpy for my liking.

I like a few of Will Oldham's collaborations and he doubtless has a place in music. I don't enjoy this album as a whole. I don't think it's very good.

Pretty long and boring.. Not offensively bad, just not very interesting.

Most people will focus on the lyrics, which makes sense, since they are poetic, oblique, and uniquely literary. Yet they wouldn't function as effectively as they so often do if weren't for the efficient and compelling instrumentation. See 'A Minor Place,' 'I See A Darkness,' 'Death to Everyone,' 'Knockturn,' 'Madeleine-Mary,' 'Today I Was an Evil One.' It's not all sombre piano, but big guitars too. I'm not too down having heard it. Maybe that's b/c 'by dread I'm inspired.' It has sweetness and tenderness, needed components of downcast forms. Possibly he has managed to weaken the attack.

I've always felt that this album should be right in my wheelhouse, but for whatever reason it always falls slightly flat. I think this is the first time I have been able to listen all the way through. It is decent, but I don't get all the hype. 3/5

Low key, melodic and unpolished. Not really my jam