Thee Conductor with Bonnie "Prince" Billy - Ennoia (2024) Hi-Res

Aged, wrinkled & clocking in at just under the big 5-0, Jason Butler was-has been busy writing & recording a new record titled “Ennoia” over the last few years.

Continuing his work as Thee Conductor, the list of players & singers are paired down on this one-showing a stronger cohesion & focus, a precise lyrical & sonic reflection of Butler’s inner workings. “This record is the most ‘me’ I have yet to do” - Butler.

All songs sung beautifully by the wonderful Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy (Will Oldham). Bonnie’s emotive-textured-vulnerable voice instrument pairs perfectly w/ the words written by Butler. A unique partnership between voice & lyric, honest and poignant.

Butler also enlisted mr Glenn Kotche (Wilco) on 2 of the tracks. The first, a wild percussive ride with sounds of Kalimba, a drum kit & other various toys. Mr Kevin Shea also accompanies on this track, weaving in & out of controlled mania. The second track is a softly textured, measured & grounded pulse that pushes to the front Butler's words along with Mr Oldham's voice.

Justin Douglas (King Electric Recording) and Christopher Cox (arrangements) play vital roles and are considered partners in the makeup of Thee Conductor.

Other guests of note: Tosca String Quartet, Jeremy Lemos and Delaine Leonard