This is where the benefit of physical media comes into play. This shift is a bit jarring, with such a sudden contrast between the energetic previous track and the space like ambience. We’ve snuck away from the hectic punk band playing in the cave entrance and are spelunking deeper into an unknown blackness, filled with ghostly synth pads. There’s a change as we reach track five, a transition into less immediate more experimental material. However, his effectiveness as a vocalistĬomes from the emotional weight he is able to convey. Barrett has neverīeen much of a technical singer, and there are times where it’s more apparent – The vague influence was always there but now it’s explicit. Joy Division connections are also unavoidable here – In another life they could have beenĪ decent power pop band. Goth cover of ‘Teenage Kicks’ of all time.
Opening riff to ‘Trespassers W’ had me thinking I was about to hear the most It’s an disorientating sonic barrage complete with a haunted house style instrumental.Īs they present the outlet for their worst emotions, listeners can do the same vicariously through a relatable, everyman figure There’s still a distinctive edge though, the first major left turn coming as ‘Dracula Bells’ devolves into a corridor of shouting voices. This is about as close as you’re getting to HANL going pop. Barret even indulges in a catchy vocal hook with some silky smooth oohs on the opening title track. A true gothic throwback to the late 70s/early 80s with modern flourishes. Those who have spent years struggling to categorise HANL (is it post-rock? Shoegaze? Post-industrial doomgaze? I give up) will be relieved to hear that the boys have settled. As they present the outlet for their worst emotions, listeners can do the same vicariously through a relatable, everyman figure.
And therein lies a big part of their appeal. Googling Barrett’s name will not return the hooded, cavern dwelling shadow demon you might expect – only an smiling, slightly nerdy bald guy. Who are the directors of doom they put this task on? There is a stark contrast between Dan and Tim the musicians and Dan and Tim the men. Such sporadic releases have led to great hunger among their rabid cult following, who are desperate for their woes to be put to music. The American duo of Dan Barrett and Tim Macuga have released just their third album in 11 years. There’s a new Have A Nice Life album out, so ready yourself for some crushing misery.
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