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Aleph at Hallucinatory Mountain

Current 93 · 2009

53 min · 8 tracks · neofolk

A haunting blend of ethereal melodies and dark, introspective lyrics that explore existential themes.

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 want

  • seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
  • prefer straightforward, catchy songs

Where this album fits

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 pivotal force in the neofolk genre. This album marked a continuation of their exploration into mystical themes, following their acclaimed 2006 release 'Black Ships Ate the Sky', and showcased David Tibet's evolving lyrical depth and sonic experimentation.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Invocation of Almost 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

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