Judas as Black Moth
Current 93 · 2005
144 min · 32 tracks · neofolk
A haunting exploration of darkness and beauty intertwined through ethereal vocals and intricate acoustic arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Long Shadow Falls Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Good Morning, Great Moloch — This track embodies the album's thematic essence, presenting a vivid narrative steeped in mythological references while maintaining an unsettling yet beautiful melody.
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Mary Waits in Silence — The song captures an eerie stillness, combining minimalist instrumentation with evocative lyrics that reflect on themes of loss and longing.
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Lucifer Over London — A standout piece that merges dark imagery with expansive soundscapes, showcasing Tibet’s ability to weave storytelling into his music dramatically.
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They Return to Their Earth — This track offers a contemplative reflection on mortality and existence, marked by an ethereal quality that lingers long after listening.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- ethereal soundscapes for deep focus
- haunting vocals evoke introspection
- wave-like pacing encourages reflection
- dynamic exploration of mortality themes
- immersive listening for quiet moments
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat, fast-paced music
- prefer standalone tracks over cohesion
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Noted for its poetic depth and significant influence in neofolk.
- Themes
- mystical mortality· Lucifer's London
- Career context
- By the time Current 93 released Judas as Black Moth in 2005, they were already a well-established act within the neofolk genre, with David Tibet at the forefront. This album followed their 2002 release, All the Pretty Little Horses, showcasing Tibet's continued evolution in both lyrical complexity and sonic experimentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Death in June· Sol Invictus· Nature and Organisation
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 The Long Shadow Falls Start here 2:17
- 2 Good Morning, Great Moloch 3:29
- 3 Mockingbird 4:01
- 4 Mary Waits in Silence 2:57
- 5 Sunset 3:23
- 6 Alone 6:07
- 7 Calling for Vanished Faces I 1:52
- 8 A Gothic Love Song (For N.) 5:55
- 9 Oh Coal Black Smith 4:49
- 10 They Return to Their Earth 6:20
- 11 Lucifer Over London 7:50
- 12 Walking Like Shadow 3:09
- 13 Niemandswasser 6:07
- 14 All the Pretty Little Horses 2:43
- 15 Calling for Vanished Faces II 4:05
- 16 All the World Makes Great Blood 3:55
- 17 So: This Empire Is Nothing 1:07
- 18 Whilst the Night Rejoices Profound and Still 4:22
Disc 2
- 1 Where the Long Shadow Falls 6:09
- 2 Larkspur and Lazarus 6:02
- 3 The Inmost Light Itself 9:29
- 4 The Great, Bloody and Bruised Veil of This World 4:14
- 5 All the Pretty Little Horsies 2:42
- 6 Red Hawthorn Tree 4:33
- 7 The Signs in the Stars 3:41
- 8 The Death of the Corn 6:01
- 9 Time Tryeth Truth 4:27
- 10 The Bloodbells Chime 3:00
- 11 Sleep Has His House (live) 3:24
- 12 Sad-Go-Round 5:43
- 13 The Teeth of the Winds of the Sea 7:15
- 14 A Soft Voice Whispers Nothing 3:33
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