Birdsong in the Empire
Current 93 · 2007
72 min · 14 tracks · neofolk
Haunting melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a meditative soundscape filled with existential reflections.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective reflections on existence
- meditative soundscapes for contemplation
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- wave-like pacing that envelops
- haunting melodies for quiet moments
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- prefer standalone singles over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Themes
- mythological longing· spiritual isolation
- Career context
- By the time 'Birdsong in the Empire' was released in 2007, Current 93 had established themselves as a prominent act within the neofolk genre. This album followed their critically acclaimed work 'Black Ships Ate the Sky' from 2006, further solidifying their artistic vision and exploration of themes surrounding mythology and spirituality.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Death in June· Sol Invictus· Nature and Organisation
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Starres Are Marching Sadly Home 1:02
- 2 At Sunset 4:11
- 3 Black Ships Ate the Sky 5:02
- 4 The Time of the Last Persecution 4:24
- 5 Alone 8:26
- 6 Idumæa 3:13
- 7 Black Flowers, Please 4:53
- 8 Bind Your Tortoise Mouth 2:27
- 9 Larkspur and Lazarus 6:49
- 10 Niemandswasser 9:45
- 11 Calling for Vanished Faces II 7:06
- 12 Moonlight, or Other Dreams, or Other Fields 2:02
- 13 Sleep Has His House 7:13
- 14 Whilst the Night Rejoices Profound and Still 5:40
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