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Released 21 years ago this August

Judas as Black Moth

Current 93 · 2005

144 min · 32 tracks · neofolk

Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with haunting vocals, creating a deeply atmospheric exploration of mortality and memory.

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 want

  • seeking upbeat, fast-paced music
  • prefer standalone tracks over cohesion

Where this album fits

Themes
mystical mortality· Lucifer's London
Career context
By the time 'Judas as Black Moth' was released in 2005, Current 93 had solidified their place in the neofolk genre, following their influential album 'Swastikas for Noddy' from 1996. This album marked a continuation of David Tibet's artistic journey, blending mystical themes with personal introspection, further evolving their signature sound.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 The Long Shadow Falls 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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