Viva Last Blues is the third studio album by Will Oldham. It was released under the moniker Palace Music on Drag City in 1995. The album features Oldham on vocals and guitar, and was recorded by Steve Albini.
Critical reception
Pitchfork placed the album at number 60 on the "Top 100 Albums of the 1990s" list. In 2007, Blender placed it at number 98 on the "100 Greatest Indie-Rock Albums Ever" list.
Track listing
| Title |
| 1. |
"More Brother Rides" |
3:18 |
| 2. |
"Viva Ultra" |
3:18 |
| 3. |
"The Brute Choir" |
2:43 |
| 4. |
"The Mountain Low" |
2:44 |
| 5. |
"Tonight's Decision (and Hereafter)" |
4:10 |
| 6. |
"Work Hard/Play Hard" |
2:50 |
| 7. |
"New Partner" |
3:54 |
| 8. |
"Cat's Blues" |
3:18 |
| 9. |
"We All, Us Three, Will Ride" |
2:56 |
| 10. |
"Old Jerusalem" |
2:16 |
UK limited edition bonus 7"
| Title |
| 1. |
"Black/Rich Tune" |
3:19 |
| 2. |
"You Have Cum... (Alt. Version)" |
2:51 |
Personnel
Credits adapted from liner notes.
-
Liam Hayes – piano, organ
-
Jason Loewenstein – drums, additional vocals
- Ned Oldham – bass guitar, slide guitar, additional vocals
-
Will Oldham – vocals, guitar
- Bryan Rich – lead guitar
-
Steve Albini – recording
- Eric Bates – engineering
- Eugene Bates – engineering
- Dianne Bellino – cover drawing
- Cynthia Kirkwood – painting
