Arise Therefore

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.

Arise Therefore
Studio album by Palace Music
Released	April 29, 1996 (1996-04-29)
Length	43:58
Label	Palace
Producer	Steve Albini
Will Oldham / Palace chronology
Viva Last Blues (1995) Arise Therefore (1996) Joya (1997)

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic
Alternative Press	5/5
Entertainment Weekly	B−
The Guardian
Mojo
NME	7/10
Select	4/5
Uncut	8/10

Kurt Wolff of AllMusic praised the lyrics, calling them "beautiful in their stark, pale honesty as often as they are indecipherable."

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Stablemate"	3:36
2.	"A Sucker's Evening"	3:01
3.	"Arise, Therefore"	4:05
4.	"You Have Cum in Your Hair and Your Dick Is Hanging Out"	3:40
5.	"Kid of Harith"	4:03
6.	"The Sun Highlights the Lack in Each"	5:36
7.	"No Gold Digger"	4:05
8.	"Disorder"	3:50
9.	"A Group of Women"	3:04
10.	"Give Me Children"	3:27
11.	"The Weaker Soldier"	5:28

Personnel

Credits adapted from liner notes.

• David Grubbs – piano, organ
• Ned Oldham – bass guitar, effected guitar, additional vocals
• Will Oldham – vocals, electric guitar
• Maya Tone – drums, percussion
• Steve Albini – recording
• John Golden – mastering
• Gene Booth – artwork

External links

• Arise Therefore at Discogs (list of releases)