Recommended!
Ian C.
Contact: onceabarge@gmx.de
As indicated by the title, 'Conditio Humana' is inspired by the various aspects of the human existence
that ultimately lead to the final condition, death. Like the previous album the music is based on acoustic
guitar, keyboards, a drum machine and various synthetic instrumental sounds. The result is a pleasant
mixture of bombastic neofolk and 80's cold wave influences that create a dark yet tranquil atmosphere
over which lingers a delicate feeling of melancholy. Once A Barge have taken their time to develop their
own sound and the wait is well worth the result as the nine songs show the maturity of their compositions
and form a coherent and homogeneous whole.
Spring 2003