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All the Pretty Little Horses

Current 93 · 1996

53 min · 12 tracks · neofolk

A haunting tapestry of neofolk and experimental sounds weaving together themes of death and existence.

Why this album works

This album is significant for its atmospheric soundscapes and introspective lyrics, showcasing Current 93's influence on the neofolk movement. It has been praised in various publications and remains a touchstone for fans of dark folk music, illustrating the band's ability to fuse literary influences with sonic experimentation.
Career context
Released in 1996, 'All the Pretty Little Horses' is Current 93's sixth studio album, following their acclaimed 'Swastikas for Noddy' from 1996. By this time, the band had solidified their unique place within the neofolk genre, blending apocalyptic themes with folk traditions. This album marks a continued exploration of spiritual and existential themes that had permeated their earlier work.
Stylistic neighbors
Swans· Agalloch· Death in June

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Long Shadow Falls 2:17
  • 3 Calling for Vanished Faces I 1:52
  • 4 The Inmost Night 2:18
  • 5 This Carnival Is Dead and Gone Standout 3:13
  • 6 The Bloodbells Chime Standout 3:00
  • 7 Calling for Vanished Faces II 4:12
  • 8 The Frolic 8:13
  • 9 The Inmost Light 1:47
  • 10 Twilight Twilight Nihil Nihil 8:24
  • 11 The Inmost Light Itself 9:31
  • 12 All the Pretty Little Horses Standout 2:36
  • 13 Patripassian 5:50

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