1.0.8. – Creature (2022)
Already a regular artist on The Other Side Reviews, UK-based singer-songwriter 1.0.8. has become a firm favourite of ours. From his EP Nine Times Twelve to the single ‘Devotion’, Andrew Stewart is a boundary-breaking musician oozing sophistication in his sound. As you have probably guessed, our reviews for 1.0.8. are generally positive, but we are not the only ones singing his praises. From Berlin On Air to Nexus Music Blog, Music For The Misfits to Sinusoidal Music, Stewart is gaining a reputation for engaging and entertaining music. The latest addition to his discography is ‘Creature’.
On the heels of his well-received single ‘Devotion’ (read our review here), 1.0.8. adopts a darker sound in ‘Creature’. Inspired by the discovery of war photographer Don McCullin’s images of homeless people in London during the 1960s, 1.0.8. expresses desperation, depression and heart-breaking sincerity in ‘Creature’. A melodic arrangement, Stewart’s hushed vocals whisper atop layered drums and guitar adding a hazy ambience to the textured sound.
Along with the poignant melody, ‘Creature’ wraps you in a gossamer blanket of humanity surrounding the dream-like soundscape. One of the more intriguing features of the track is how soothing and wistful melodies represent brutal existentialism within the war images. Reminiscent of 80s dream-pop meets post-punk artists Talking Heads, there is a nostalgic sentimentality in the flowing track enhancing the significance of what Stewart has to say.
While 1.0.8. describes the inspiration behind ‘Creature’ as awe-inspiring, I have to say that this tune is pretty awe-inspiring as well. Delving into the contemporary lifestyle of yesteryear, ‘Creature’ brings life to these reflective pieces in a modern-day music scene.
In addition to the track, 1.0.8. released an official music video for ‘Creature’. You can view the video below or on his official YouTube Channel.
For more from 1.0.8. check out his official website, Facebook, Twitter and Spotify.
