The four-track collection centers around the theme of the Branch Davidian religious sect and their Waco retreat. The title of the EP refers to a vocoder-processed and slowed voice sample used on the third track, which repeats "come out and live in a religious community in a beautiful place out in the country." This line was spoken by Amo Bishop Roden,[4] after whom the second track is named, in an interview for the Mysteries, Magic & Miracles TV series. Amo Bishop Roden, the widow of David Koresh rival George Roden, reoccupied the Waco site after its destruction, sleeping in a ditch near the property until federal authorities who had been keeping her away finally abandoned it.[7]
According to Metacritic, In a Beautiful Place Out in the Country received an average score of 78 out of 100 based on 4 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[8]
In 2017, Pitchfork placed it at number 12 on its list of "The 50 Best IDM Albums of All Time".[1] Writing for Pitchfork, Ben Cardew said, "this four-song release stands as its own beast, the pinnacle of the Scottish duo’s ability to soundtrack the moment when ecstasy succumbs to doubt."[1]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Marcus Eoin and Michael Sandison
No.
Title
Length
1.
"Kid for Today"
6:23
2.
"Amo Bishop Roden"
6:16
3.
"In a Beautiful Place Out in the Country"
6:07
4.
"Zoetrope"
5:18
Personnel
Credits adapted from liner notes.
Marcus Eoin – writing, production
Michael Sandison – writing, production
Hexagon Sun – artwork, photography
Charts
Weekly charts
Weekly chart performance for In a Beautiful Place Out in the Country