David E Williams - Trust No Scaffold Built Of This Bone

Review by Aaron Parker

Album Review: Trust No Scaffold Built Of This Bone by David E Williams Released in 2013 under the Italian label Old Europa Cafe, Trust No Scaffold Built Of This Bone is a genre-blurring masterpiece from David E Williams. With its roots firmly planted in singer-songwriter and electronic traditions, this album takes listeners on a journey through modern classical and neofolk landscapes. It’s quirky, experimental, and unapologetically bold—a record that doesn’t just ask for your attention but demands it. One standout track is “What’s Your Scene, Jellybean?” The song feels like stepping into a surreal dream where cabaret meets avant-garde electronica. Its offbeat rhythm and cryptic lyrics linger long after the music fades. You’re not sure whether to laugh or scratch your head—and maybe that’s the point. Williams has always had a knack for blending humor with existential musings, and here he nails it perfectly. It’s one of those tracks you find yourself humming randomly at work, only to realize halfway through that you don’t actually know the words. Another unforgettable moment comes with “A Patch of Fog in Purgatory.” This piece leans more toward the modern classical side, with haunting piano melodies layered over subtle electronic textures. There’s something deeply cinematic about it—it paints vivid imagery without needing visuals. Listening to it feels like wandering through an abandoned cathedral at dusk; eerie yet strangely comforting. The title itself is poetic enough to spark curiosity, but the music seals the deal. Williams throws everything but the kitchen sink into this album—literally. Tracks like “Quackadoodledoo” and “Closet” showcase his playful irreverence, while others such as “Meine Schwester, die Krankenschwester” reveal a darker, more introspective side. At times, the sheer variety can feel overwhelming, but that unpredictability is also what makes Trust No Scaffold Built Of This Bone so compelling. What struck me most wasn’t just the music itself but how personal it felt. Sure, there are moments when things get weird (looking at you, “Dodecaphonybaloney”), but isn’t life kinda weird too? By the time I reached the final notes of “Relapse,” I realized this wasn’t just an album—it was a conversation starter. Or maybe even a therapy session. In the end, Trust No Scaffold Built Of This Bone defies easy categorization, much like Williams himself. If anything, it reminds us that art doesn’t have to fit neatly into boxes to be meaningful. Just don’t expect it to hold your hand along the way.

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Artist: David E Williams
Album: Trust No Scaffold Built Of This Bone

Italy

2013

Rating: 4.64

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Track	Duration	Preview
Emperor Ice Cream	4:3
The Official Picnic Song	4:25
Meine Schwester, Die Krankenschwester	3:14
A Patch Of Fog In Purgatory	2:51
Peanuts, Candy, A Dog And A Bird	2:41
What's Your Scene, Jellybean?	1:32
Dodecaphonybaloney	1:50
Ten Pound Bag	3:52
A Patch of Fog in Purgatory	2:51
Closet	3:8
Relapse	3:1
The Emperor Of Ice Cream	4:03
Heat's Down The Seeking Missile	2:24
What's Your Scene, Jellybean?	1:32
Meine Schwester, die Krankenschwester	3:14
Quackadoodledoo	1:30
Peanuts, Candy, A Dog and a Bird	2:41
Dashing Habber	3:36
Turn Off All The Very Hot Things	5:07
Heat's Down the Seeking Missile	2:24
Turn off All the Very Hot Things	5:7

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OECD 177

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Old Europa Cafe

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"An undisputed yet controversial cult icon for over 2 decades, David E. Williams continues to expand the boundaries of dark cabaret and neofolk in ways that perpetually leave him as the ultimate outsider of both genres."
Cover artwork: "Brentley" painting by Jim Ether.
Comes in a Digipak with a booklet.

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Did you know that the album *Trust No Scaffold Built Of This Bone* by David E. Williams is a wild mix of genres and styles? Released in 2013 in Italy under the label Old Europa Cafe, it blends modern classical, neofolk, and electronic sounds. The tracklist feels like a fever dream, with quirky titles like "What's Your Scene, Jellybean?" and "Quackadoodledoo." It’s the kind of album that keeps you guessing—part experimental art piece, part musical rollercoaster. And fun fact: some tracks are repeated, but they might feel totally different the second time around.