Hands of Ash
| Hands of Ash | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | July 23, 1996 | |||
| Studio | Westend Recording Studios (Kansas City, Missouri) | |||
| Genre | Industrial rock | |||
| Length | 71:19 | |||
| Label | Fifth Colvmn | |||
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| John Bergin chronology | ||||
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| Alternative cover | ||||
.jpg) 2015 reissue | ||||
Hands of Ash is the sixth studio album by Trust Obey, released on July 23, 1996 by Fifth Colvmn Records.[1][2][3]
Reception[edit]
Aiding & Abetting commended Hands of Ash for being "Gothic in the sense of spartan arrangements and black overtones" and that "the production is quite good, leaving just enough of a dull edge on the sound to create an ominous feel."[4] Sonic Boom said "The real potential of this project lies in its DIY production and denial to bend to the will of a producer in its final mastering" and "this album is something any fan of slow, harsh and rumbling ambience will enjoy."[5]
Track listing[edit]
All music is composed by John Bergin and Brett Smith
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hands of Fire" | 8:12 |
| 2. | "Hands of Ash" | 9:49 |
| 3. | "Hands of Glory" | 12:17 |
| 4. | "Hands of Malice" | 16:18 |
| 5. | "Hands of Clay" | 6:09 |
| 6. | "Hands of Iron" | 10:18 |
| 7. | "Larvatus" (not included in 2015 reissue) | 8:16 |
Personnel[edit]
Adapted from the Hands of Ash liner notes.[6]
Trust Obey
- John Bergin – vocals, guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, programming, production, mixing, engineering, editing, cover art, photography, design, voice (1)
- Brett Smith – guitar, engineering, voice (1), horn and snare drum (7)
Additional performers
- David Chapman – voice (1), trumpet (4)
Production and design
- Bart Biechele – recording, voice (1)
- Mike Miller – engineering, editing
Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1996 | Fifth Colvmn | CD | 9868-63231 |
| 2015 | Stompbox13 | DL |
References[edit]
- ^ "Trust Obey". AllMusic. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
- ^ "Trust Obey: Hands of Ash > Overview". AllMusic. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
- ^ Dean Miles, Larry (May 1997). "John Bergin: Trust Obey, C17H19NO3, Plastic Voice" (PDF). Black Monday (6): 17. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
- ^ Worley, Jon (October 7, 1996). "Trust Obey: Hands of Ash". Aiding & Abetting (120). Retrieved September 7, 2020.
- ^ Christian, Chris (November 1996). "Trust Obey: Hands of Ash". Sonic Boom. 4 (10). Retrieved September 7, 2020.
- ^ Hands of Ash (booklet). Trust Obey. Washington, D.C.: Fifth Colvmn Records. 1996.
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External links[edit]
- Hands of Ash at Discogs (list of releases)
- Hands of Ash at Bandcamp
- Hands of Ash at iTunes