If I were to point out the highlights of Barefood’s EP “Sullen” then it would definitely be its catchy tunes and incisive distorted guitar sounds. Three years after their first demo release in 2010 and the intense live gigs in between, Barefood’s EP “Sullen” has finally been released last September 2013.

Consisting of two high school friends Ditto and Mamet, Barefood is a group influenced by the 90’s alternative rock bands. Its first EP “Sullen” is a collaborative project with Anoa Records, a local independent label.

Compared to the songs in their Demo, the tracks in Sullen do not have many of subtle distinctions in terms of the music’s atmosphere. However, the tracks in Sullen are far more enjoyable and well-developed. “Perfect Colour” opens the EP with the catchy “You don’t have to show your anger” and from that we will be given the continuous memorable tunes throughout the 23-minute CD. The additional woman’s voice (Putriani Mulyadi) in “Sullen” is impeccable in giving a soft touch in the slower-paced track. “Droning” is an upbeat closer that starts out pretty slow with less noisy and dirty bass and then goes up to a more dominant guitar playing towards the end, especially in the last one minute where Ditto successfully awes listeners with his impressive guitar playing. Just like how “Perfect Colour” is the perfect opening that attracts listeners to stay put with its catchy tune, “Droning” is also a great track to end the EP as it will leave the listeners mesmerized and crave for more.

listen and download Barefood’s single, “Perfect Colour,” via their Soundcloud and find out more about Anoa Records releases via their website below.

article written by Siti Hartinah Putri