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 "R...   [ read more ]

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