Nature Unveiled cover

Nature Unveiled

Current 93 · 1984

78 min · 8 tracks · neofolk

A haunting blend of spoken word and experimental soundscapes evokes a sense of existential dread and mysticism.

Why this album works

'Nature Unveiled' is significant for its exploration of esoteric themes that would come to define the neofolk movement. The album received critical acclaim and helped establish Current 93 as a pioneering force in underground music, influencing subsequent artists within the genre.
Best for
wave-like pacing with peaks haunting soundscapes for introspection immersive exploration of mysticism
Context
Released in January 1984, 'Nature Unveiled' was Current 93's second studio album, following their debut 'Nature Unveiled' from 1983. At this point, the band was solidifying its identity in the neofolk genre, experimenting with darker themes and avant-garde influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Swans· Agalloch· Death in June

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ach Golgotha (Maldoror Is Dead) Standout 18:59
  • 2 The Mystical Body of Christ in Chorazaim (The Great in the Small) Standout 19:50
  • 3 No Hiding From the Blackbird Standout 4:04
  • 4 The Burial of the Sardine 6:16
  • 5 LAShTAL 3:52
  • 6 Salt 3:49
  • 7 Maldoror Rising (live in Amsterdam 1984) 8:55
  • 8 Maldoror Falling (live in Brighton 1984) 12:13

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