Album: Beautiful Wreck of the World by Willie Nile (1999)
Genre: Rock | Style: Folk
Format: Album

Description: "Beautiful Wreck Of The World"  is the fourth full length studio album from American musician Willie Nile. It was released in 1999 by Nile's label River House Records.
The Village Voice and Stereo Review. Lucinda Williams called "On the Road to Calvary," Nile's song for Jeff Buckley, "One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard." The album reached the finals of the Independent Music Awards for Best Rock Album of the Year.
It was chosen as one of the Top Ten Albums of the Year by critics at Billboard Magazine.

Artist Background: "Willie Nile" (born Robert Anthony Noonan on June 7, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter. In 1980 Nile released his self-titled debut album which according to one critic remains "one of the most thrilling post-Byrds folk-rock albums of all time". His early career was interrupted by various problems, but he eventually returned to recording and performing in the US and Europe, establishing himself as a respected singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Buffalo, NY, Nile came from a musical fami... Part of the New York,USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Folk style.

Music Scene: Part of the New York,USA music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Folk style.

Tags: Rock, Folk, 1990s, Album


"Beautiful Wreck Of The World"  is the fourth full length studio album from American musician Willie Nile. It was released in 1999 by Nile's label River House Records.
The Village Voice and Stereo Review. Lucinda Williams called "On the Road to Calvary," Nile's song for Jeff Buckley, "One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard." The album reached the finals of the Independent Music Awards for Best Rock Album of the Year.
It was chosen as one of the Top Ten Albums of the Year by critics at Billboard Magazine.

Beautiful Wreck of the World

Willie Nile

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