Aleph at Hallucinatory Mountain
Current 93 · 2009
53 min · 8 tracks · neofolk
A haunting blend of ethereal soundscapes and spoken word, weaving mysticism with stark reality.
Top tracks — play these first
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Invocation of Almost Start here — As the opening track, it sets the tone with its expansive soundscape and contemplative lyrics that explore themes of existence and perception.
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Aleph Is the Butterfly Net — This track embodies the album's central motif of capturing fleeting moments and experiences through vivid imagery and intricate arrangements.
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Not Because the Fox Barks — With its lengthy duration, this piece delves deep into philosophical musings, showcasing Tibet's unique vocal delivery and lyrical depth that challenges listeners' perspectives.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting introspection in waves
- dynamic journey with peaks
- late-night contemplative exploration
- existential themes for deep thinking
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- prefer straightforward, catchy songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Explores unique soundscapes and spirituality, diverging from earlier styles.
- Themes
- mystical landscapes· meditative soundscapes· perception of reality
- Career context
- By the time 'Aleph at Hallucinatory Mountain' was released in 2009, Current 93 had established themselves as a leading force in the neofolk genre, following their critically acclaimed release 'Black Ships Ate the Sky' in 2006. This album further solidified their reputation for blending esoteric themes with experimental sounds, marking a continued evolution in David Tibet's artistic vision.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Death in June· Sol Invictus· Nature and Organisation
Tracklist
- 1 Invocation of Almost Start here 8:48
- 2 Poppyskins 5:16
- 3 On Docetic Mountain 8:14
- 4 26 April 2007 5:12
- 5 Aleph Is the Butterfly Net 5:54
- 6 Not Because the Fox Barks 10:13
- 7 UrShadow 4:37
- 8 As Real as Rainbows 5:23
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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