Of Ruine or Some Blazing Starre
Current 93 · 1994
49 min · 14 tracks · neofolk
Ethereal soundscapes entwine with haunting vocals, creating a tapestry of mystical and existential themes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- ethereal soundscapes for reflection
- mystical themes for deep thought
- wave-like pacing for introspection
- dynamic exploration of existential ideas
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek high-energy listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Themes
- cosmic imagery· mystical landscapes
- Career context
- Released in 1994, 'Of Ruine or Some Blazing Starre' marked Current 93's artistic evolution following their acclaimed album 'Swastikas for Noddy.' This period saw David Tibet further exploring esoteric themes and merging neofolk with avant-garde influences, solidifying his unique place in the underground music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Death in June· Sol Invictus· Nature and Organisation
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Voice From Catland 0:19
- 2 Steven and I in the Field of Stars 2:53
- 3 The Teeth of the Winds of the Sea 7:13
- 4 Moonlight, You Will Say 5:16
- 5 Into the Bloody Hole I Go 0:58
- 6 The Darkly Splendid World 0:48
- 7 The Cloud of Unknowing 7:25
- 8 Let Us Go to the Rose 5:14
- 9 All the World Makes Great Blood 3:52
- 10 The Great, Bloody and Bruised Veil of the World 4:14
- 11 Into the Menstrual Night I Go 1:11
- 12 Dormition and Dominion 6:17
- 13 So: This Empire Is Nothing 1:05
- 14 This Shining Shining World 2:49
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