Baxter Dury 'Slumlord' by Tom Haines
Rob Ulitski - 21st Nov 2019
Baxter Dury stars as the degenerate Slumlord in Tom Haines hedonistic new visual.
Opening in a sickly yellow-hued studio set, Dury has his back turned towards the camera as he takes a leak in a prop toilet. And this pretty much sets the tone for the whole video.Â
Smoking cigarettes as he wades through a mountain of 1p and 2p coins, the charismatic Baxter is the King of his rundown slum - represented by spartan but clever art direction. He's assisted by a handful of group of artfully shambolic and groggy dancers. Whether they are propped against dirty mattresses or performing a choreographed dance among kitchen chairs, this group lend a grimy edge to the proceedings.Â
Lensed by David Foulkes, the unusual choice of coloured lighting, including hues of yellow and nicotine brown, creates a surprising aesthetic that gets under your skin. It's not always a comfortable watch, and you may feel a bit grubby by the end - but it's well worth it.Â
Rob Ulitski - 21st Nov 2019
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Rob Ulitski - 21st Nov 2019