One Thirty Eight Bring Out Your Living
Tuesdays Music November 2003
By Russell Garwood
Following the unusual debut Case #6, a three track EP of horror-film inspired compositions, Bring Out Your Living is One Thirty Eights latest offering. It continues in much the same vein as its predecessor, containing three darkly atmospheric pieces. The opening title track has an ominous, rumbling guitar backing, over which the forlorn cry of Bring Out Your Living can be heard. This is in fitting with the medieval/(zombie) plague theme which crops up numerous times in the artwork. Next comes The Crooked Song, a minimalistic piece with a sole acoustic guitar joined by piano for a crescendo towards the end. Disharmonies are rife and effective, and it is not surprising in the least that Dan, the man behind One Thirty Eight, has recently been picked up to write a movie score. Final outing, Ourang-Outang is the most structured and rhythmic song on this EP, with both a catchy backing tune and some cool samples.
An unusual release, this is an avant-garde foray into atmospheres rather than a collection of structured songs. As such some may find it lacking. Those who are into horror movies, however, are far more likely to appreciate Dans work, as well as listeners more used to the less concrete structures found in some ambient. Bring Out Your Living is, like its predecessor, very well presented, this time coming covered with fake cobwebs. All it needs now is a free zombie! This all makes for an entertaining, unusual and enjoyable release. Now, if only it were longer
Official One Thirty Eight Website
Tuesdays Music November 2003
By Russell Garwood
Following the unusual debut Case #6, a three track EP of horror-film inspired compositions, Bring Out Your Living is One Thirty Eights latest offering. It continues in much the same vein as its predecessor, containing three darkly atmospheric pieces. The opening title track has an ominous, rumbling guitar backing, over which the forlorn cry of Bring Out Your Living can be heard. This is in fitting with the medieval/(zombie) plague theme which crops up numerous times in the artwork. Next comes The Crooked Song, a minimalistic piece with a sole acoustic guitar joined by piano for a crescendo towards the end. Disharmonies are rife and effective, and it is not surprising in the least that Dan, the man behind One Thirty Eight, has recently been picked up to write a movie score. Final outing, Ourang-Outang is the most structured and rhythmic song on this EP, with both a catchy backing tune and some cool samples.
An unusual release, this is an avant-garde foray into atmospheres rather than a collection of structured songs. As such some may find it lacking. Those who are into horror movies, however, are far more likely to appreciate Dans work, as well as listeners more used to the less concrete structures found in some ambient. Bring Out Your Living is, like its predecessor, very well presented, this time coming covered with fake cobwebs. All it needs now is a free zombie! This all makes for an entertaining, unusual and enjoyable release. Now, if only it were longer
Official One Thirty Eight Website
