''The Last Pale Light in the West'' is the first solo album by Ben Nichols of
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with Rick Steff (Lucero,
Cat Power
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) and Todd Beene (Glossary) released on Lucero's label
Liberty & Lament and The Rebel Group in 2009. It is a seven-song concept album inspired by
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's book ''
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'' with each song based on characters and situations drawn from the novel.
The album was recorded with Rick Steff on piano and accordion and Todd Beane on pedal steel.
On November 17, 2013, the title song from the album was featured in the episode "
Live Bait" of the
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series ''
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Track listing
# "The Last Pale Light in the West" - 2:48
# "The Kid" - 5:32
# "Davy Brown" - 3:21
# "Chambers" - 4:45
# "Tobin" - 3:06
# "Toadvine" - 4:31
# "The Judge" - 2:57
References
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2009 albums
Ben Nichols (musician) albums