Arise Therefore Explained

Arise Therefore
Type:studio
Artist:Palace Music
Cover:Arisetherefore_albumcover.gif
Border:yes
Label:Palace
Producer:Steve Albini
Chronology:Will Oldham / Palace
Prev Title:Viva Last Blues
Prev Year:1995
Next Title:Joya
Next Year:1997

Arise Therefore is the fourth studio album by Will Oldham. It was released in 1996 under the moniker Palace Music, although sometimes credited simply to "Palace". The album features David Grubbs, Ned Oldham, and a Mayatone drum machine credited as "Maya Tone". It was recorded by Steve Albini at Pachyderm Studio in Cannon Falls, Minnesota.

Critical reception

Kurt Wolff of AllMusic gave the album 4 out of 5 stars and praised the lyrics, calling them "beautiful in their stark, pale honesty as often as they are indecipherable."

Personnel

Credits adapted from liner notes.