Hope (Palace Songs EP)


Hope is an EP by Palace Songs. It was released in 1994 through Drag City Records. The title "Agnes, Queen of Sorrow" is a reference to the short story "Jane Sinclair; or, the Fawn of Springvale" by 19th century author William Carleton.

Critical reception

AllMusic wrote that "given a rich, reliable musical backing on Hope, Oldham is free to wander without hindering the songs." Trouser Press wrote that "the fuller tone of these songs, colored to a great degree by Liam Hayes’ Hammond organ, is reminiscent of Dylan’s initial Nashville forays — particularly the hypnotic 'Agnes, Queen of Sorrow.'" The Spin Alternative Record Guide wrote that Oldham "hones the edge between uncertainty and beauty."

Track listing

  1. "Agnes, Queen of Sorrow" – 4:05
  2. "Untitled" – 2:23
  3. "Winter Lady" – 2:42
  4. "Christmastime in the Mountains" – 1:38
  5. "All Gone, All Gone" – 4:52
  6. "Werner's Last Blues to Blokbuster" – 4:41

Personnel