Swastikas for Noddy cover

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.

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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