Dogs Blood Rising
Current 93 · 1984
45 min · 6 tracks · neofolk
A haunting tapestry of spoken word and ethereal soundscapes that blurs the line between ritualistic folk and avant-garde experimentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Falling Back in Fields of Rape — This lengthy track encapsulates the album's thematic depth, merging visceral imagery with an almost hypnotic sound that invites contemplation on violence and despair.
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Christus Christus (The Shells Have Cracked) Start here — Opening the album, this track sets a tone of impending doom through its stark instrumentation and chilling vocal delivery, establishing a haunting atmosphere.
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Dogs Blood Rising — The title track distills the essence of Current 93’s philosophy, intertwining personal narrative with broader existential questions, making it a pivotal moment on the record.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- haunting ritualistic soundscapes
- immersive surreal listening experience
- unsettling lyrical imagery exploration
Maybe skip if you
- seeking immediate gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Marks a shift to a more experimental sound, blending genres and influencing the neofolk movement.
- Themes
- ritualistic decay· surreal landscapes· provocative transformation
- Career context
- Upon its release in 1984, 'Dogs Blood Rising' marked Current 93's transition into a more experimental phase following their debut album, 'Nature Unveiled.' This sophomore effort showcased David Tibet's evolving lyrical themes and musical influences, solidifying the group's place within the neofolk genre while exploring darker, more esoteric motifs.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Death in June· Sol Invictus· Nature and Organisation
Tracklist
- 1 Christus Christus (The Shells Have Cracked) Start here 3:03
- 2 Falling Back in Fields of Rape 14:40
- 3 From the Broken Cross, Locusts 6:04
- 4 Raio No Terrasu (Jesus Wept) 13:56
- 5 St. Peter's Keys All Bloody 2:20
- 6 Dogs Blood Rising 4:58
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Burial
Death in June
Explores dark themes and ritualistic sounds with an unsettling atmosphere similar to Current 93.
Scatology
Coil
Shares a surreal sound palette and unsettling imagery, immersing listeners in an experimental landscape.
The Tower
The Legendary Pink Dots
Combines haunting soundscapes and transformative lyrical content, echoing the surrealism of 'Dogs Blood Rising.'
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