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.
Why this album works
'Soft Black Stars' is notable for its distinct blend of neofolk aesthetics and poetic lyricism, influencing a wave of artists within the genre. The album received critical acclaim for its rich textures and thematic depth, contributing to Current 93's legacy as pioneers in the dark folk movement.
- Best for
- meditative journey through darkness wave-like pacing with peaks introspective moments of stillness
- 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Swans· Agalloch· Death in June
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 [untitled] 2:43
- 2 Larkspur and Lazarus Standout 6:03
- 3 A Gothic Love Song Standout 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 Standout 6:15
- 12 Chewing on Shadows 9:44
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