Absinthia Taetra
60 min · 17 tracks · experimental music
A haunting blend of neoclassical textures and avant-garde experimentation steeped in themes of intoxication and delirium.
Top tracks — play these first
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Absinthe Patriote — The longest track on the album, it intricately weaves together traditional melodies with contemporary sound techniques, encapsulating the core themes of national identity and intoxication.
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La Buveuse d'Absinthe — Featuring evocative instrumentation and a narrative structure, this track vividly portrays the experience of absinthe consumption as both a physical and spiritual journey.
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Fée verte, que vous êtes jolie — This piece combines playful yet melancholic elements, reflecting on the allure and dangers of absinthe through lush arrangements that embody the drink's mythical essence.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting explorations of intoxication
- short, impactful bursts of sound
- delicate layers of avant-garde textures
- immersive journeys through delirium
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- want high-energy dance tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1995, 'Absinthia Taetra' is Blood Axis's debut studio album, marking their entry into the experimental music scene. The project showcases the duo's unique approach to blending historical themes with modern soundscapes, establishing a foundation for their future explorations in dark ambient and neofolk.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Current 93· Death in June· Nurse With Wound
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 La Folie verte 2:12
- 2 Variations musicales 2:03
- 3 Au fond du verre 0:47
- 4 Absinthe Patriote 7:07
- 5 Minutes d'Absinthe 1:09
- 6 Avec les Fleurs, Avec les Femmes... Avec l'Absinthe 1:56
- 7 L'Oxygenée c'est ma santé 2:35
- 8 Absinthe éternelle 2:55
- 9 Folie verte 2:59
- 10 La Buveuse d'Absinthe 5:27
- 11 La Folie verte 3:36
- 12 Absinthia taetra 5:10
- 13 Avec les Fleurs, Avec les Femmes... 6:11
- 14 Sur le thème de Corelli, variations musicales 7:38
- 15 Bois ton Absinthe 0:56
- 16 À ta santé mon brave 5:25
- 17 Fée verte, que vous êtes jolie 2:15
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