Swastikas for Noddy
Current 93 · 1988
48 min · 17 tracks · neofolk
A haunting tapestry of neofolk that intertwines dark themes with ethereal soundscapes and whispered vocals.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting soundscapes with whispers
- dynamic journey with peaks
- short tracks for focused listening
- introspective moments of reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Themes
- labor's haunting legacy· dark beauty of loss
- Career context
- Released in 1988, 'Swastikas for Noddy' marked Current 93's transition into more experimental territory following their acclaimed debut 'Nature Unveiled'. By this point, David Tibet had established himself as a central figure in the neofolk scene, pushing boundaries with profound lyrical content and avant-garde instrumentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Death in June· Sol Invictus· Nature and Organisation
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Benediction 1:59
- 2 Blessing 1:48
- 3 North 0:40
- 4 Black Sun Bloody Moon 0:54
- 5 Oh Coal Black Smith 5:29
- 6 Panzer Rune 5:55
- 7 Black Flowers Please 3:43
- 8 The Final Church 5:12
- 9 The Summer of Love 1:53
- 10 (Hey Ho) The Goddy (Oh) 1:42
- 11 Beausoleil 8:33
- 12 Scarlet Woman 0:59
- 13 The Stair Song 0:26
- 14 Angel 1:29
- 15 Since Yesterday 4:03
- 16 Valediction 1:00
- 17 Malediction 2:06
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