Joya is the fifth studio album by American musician Will Oldham. It was released on Drag City in 1997 as the first album billed to his name, rather than the Palace or Bonnie "Prince" Billy monikers. It also features Bob Arellano, Colin Gagon, and David Pajo. Track 12 'Idea And Deed' is based on Dick Gaughan song of 'Both sides the Tweed'.
In 2007, when the album became available for download through iTunes, the artist credit was changed to Bonnie "Prince" Billy, with altered artwork reflecting the change.
Critical reception
Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic said that "it's a promising, ultimately unfulfilling record that doesn't quite prove whether Oldham is a songwriter of pretense or genuine talent." Rob O'Connor of Entertainment Weekly called it "hypnotic and sublimely bizarre."
Track listing
Personnel Credits adapted from liner notes.
Bob Arellano – music Colin Gagon – music Will Oldham – music David Pajo – music Dan Koretzky – production Rian Murphy – production Chris Shepard – engineering Ubaldo Tirado – engineering Konrad Strauss – mastering Joe Oldham – photography Bryan Rich – photography Dan Osborn – layout
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