VINYL FORMAT. Dirty Three have a gift for creating unforgettably emotive instrumental soundscapes, and "Horse Stories" demonstrates this to great effect. The versatility of Warren Ellis' violin playing is what drives "Horse Stories," and although the violin is the focal point, Mick Turner's guitar and Jim White's drumming are vital elements in making Dirty Three's sound so compelling. The tracks here are widely varied, from slow, languid pieces like "1000 Miles" and "At the Bar" and wild dances like "Red" and "I Remember a Time When Once You Used to Love Me" to stunningly beautiful tracks like the aptly titled "Hope." It makes sense that "Horse Stories" helped Dirty Three reach a wider audience, as it was an album that saw them reach new heights in creativity.