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Soft Black Stars

Current 93 · 1998

53 min · 12 tracks · neofolk

Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with haunting vocals, creating a meditative journey through darkness and introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • meditative journey through darkness
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • introspective moments of stillness
  • haunting vocals for deep reflection
  • for late-night solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
  • prefer standalone, catchy singles

Where this album fits

Themes
gothic romance· mortality and rebirth
Career context
Released in 1998, 'Soft Black Stars' marked Current 93's continued exploration of neofolk and experimental sounds following their earlier work, particularly 'Thunder Perfect Mind' (1992). At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation as key figures in the underground music scene, blending elements of folk, industrial, and avant-garde.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 [untitled] 2:43
  • 2 Larkspur and Lazarus 6:03
  • 3 A Gothic Love Song 4:04
  • 4 Mockingbird 4:02
  • 5 Soft Black Stars 3:06
  • 6 It Is Time, Only Time 5:04
  • 7 Anti-Christ and Barcodes 2:24
  • 8 The Signs in the Stars 3:41
  • 9 Whilst the Night Rejoices Profound and Still 4:22
  • 10 Moonlight, or Other Dreams, or Other Fields 2:06
  • 11 Judas as Black Moth 6:15
  • 12 Chewing on Shadows 9:44

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