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.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its role in defining the neofolk movement and expanding the boundaries of genre. It received critical acclaim from various publications, marking Current 93 as a pivotal influence in underground music scenes during the late 1980s.
- Best for
- wave-like dynamic listening experience haunting soundscapes for introspection evocative themes of existence
- 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
- Swans· Agalloch· Death in June
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 Standout 2:40
- 4 The Return of the Final Church Standout 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 Standout 7:58
- 17 The Use of Compassion Explained 2:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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