In this day and age, where an artist's merit is often judged by a snippet of an MP3, David Thomas Broughton has created an anomaly- a work that deserves your undivided attention. Spreading 5 tracks across 40 minutes, Broughton develops his eerie folk songs into epic mantras on death, war, love, and sex.
Seeking to capture the controlled chaos of David's live show, the album The Complete Guide to Insufficiency was recorded in one complete take in Wrangthorn Church, Leeds, England, with minimal tweaking and tampering in the subsequent mix. The result is a truthful representation of Broughton's music, warts and all.
Using simple tools- an acoustic guitar, some looping pedals, a cheap drum machine - Broughton has created a singular statement of purpose and artistic intent. Long after "freak-folk" is no longer a trend, listeners will still be pulling The Complete Guide to Insufficiency off the shelf.
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Timeframe: --
Situation: N/A
Genre: Folk / Experimental / Other
Location: Leeds, England
Label: Plug Research
Web: www.birdwar.com
Listen: www.myspace.com/
davidthomasbroughton
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Press: PitchFork Review | Tiny Mixtapes Review | Cokemachineglow Review | Indieworkshop | Angry Ape | The Guardian Guide | Whisperin' and Hollerin' | Americana UK