Crooked Crosses for the Nodding God
Current 93 · 1989
46 min · 17 tracks · neofolk
A haunting tapestry of minimalistic soundscapes and evocative lyrics exploring themes of existence and spirituality.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like dynamic listening experience
- haunting soundscapes for introspection
- evocative themes of existence
- short tracks for fragmented attention
- peaks of emotional intensity
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer conventional song structures
- seek upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- Themes
- spiritual desolation· minimalist soundscapes· occult imagery
- Career context
- Released in 1989, 'Crooked Crosses for the Nodding God' is Current 93's fifth studio album, following their acclaimed 'Swastikas for Noddy.' At this point, the band was solidifying its presence in the neofolk genre, building on their experimental roots and establishing a unique narrative style that would define their future work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Death in June· Sol Invictus· Nature and Organisation
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 He Is Everywhere Nowhere 2:55
- 2 Northforth 0:38
- 3 Hail 2:40
- 4 The Return of the Final Church 5:06
- 5 Snow 1:59
- 6 Oh Thou Coal Black Smith 4:44
- 7 From Boyd's Bunker 0:33
- 8 Ending Ending 0:59
- 9 The Summer Past 2:06
- 10 The Sickstair Song 0:35
- 11 Toytown Awakes 0:30
- 12 Dark Wood Too Awakes 1:27
- 13 After Tomorrow 4:03
- 14 Hey Ho the Nodding God Comes! 1:42
- 15 Looney Runes 6:17
- 16 The Ballad of Bobby Sunshine 7:58
- 17 The Use of Compassion Explained 2:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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