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Aion

Dead Can Dance · 1990

36 min · 12 tracks · ethereal wave · neoclassical dark wave

Ethereal melodies intertwine with ancient rhythms, creating a haunting soundscape that evokes both nostalgia and transcendence.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • short, immersive listening sessions
  • hauntingly atmospheric soundscapes
  • contemplative reflective moments

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1990, 'Aion' is Dead Can Dance's fourth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Within the Realm of a Dying Sun.' At this point in their career, the duo was exploring deeper world music influences, marking a significant evolution from their earlier post-punk roots into more eclectic, mystical territories.
Stylistic neighbors
Cocteau Twins· This Mortal Coil· Lisa Gerrard
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Into the Labyrinth — Continues the ethereal sound with deeper exploration of global rhythms.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Arrival and the Reunion 1:38
  • 2 Saltarello 2:33
  • 3 Mephisto 0:54
  • 4 The Song of the Sibyl 3:45
  • 5 Fortune Presents Gifts Not According to the Book 6:03
  • 6 As the Bell Rings the Maypole Spins 5:16
  • 7 The End of Words 2:05
  • 8 Black Sun 4:56
  • 9 Wilderness 1:24
  • 10 The Promised Womb 3:22
  • 11 The Garden of Zephirus 1:20
  • 12 Radharc 2:48

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