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Dirty Three – Cinder

Published on 25/01/06
by matt

Nothing compares with the intoxicating sound of great musicians. The seventh album from Melbourne instrumentalists, the Dirty Three, distils the emotional range of their tempestuous early work into 19 short tracks. Although individual members have worked with singers (Nick Cave, Will Oldham) in the past, this is the first time for the band, and Cat Power singer Chan Marshall’s soft, but steely voice appears like a slap in the face.

After 13 years, this isn’t the angry old trio with the raw distorted violins and swelling explosive finishes. Warren Ellis’s violin tone is still effortlessly riveting, but like Jim White’s newly relaxed drumming and Mick Turner’s shimmering guitar, it sounds contented.

My review of Dirty Three’s seventh album Cinder at stylusmagazine.com.

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