Current 93

Current 93

neofolk

United Kingdom Est. 1982

"With a stark interplay of dense textures and sparse instrumentation, Current 93's music flows like a ritual chant, grounding profound themes in an unsettling yet compelling rhythmic pulse."

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I Am the Last of All the Field That Fell: A Channel

I Am the Last of All the Field That Fell: A Channel

2014

Current 93 stands as a pivotal force in the evolution of neofolk, carving out a space where the ethereal meets the esoteric.
Current 93 stands as a pivotal force in the evolution of neofolk, carving out a space where the ethereal meets the esoteric. Their music resonates deeply within alternative spiritual circles and has shaped conversations around the darker corners of folk traditions, blending philosophical inquiry with sonic exploration. This unique fusion invites listeners to confront uncomfortable truths while navigating personal and collective mythologies, marking them as a significant cultural touchstone. The band's approach often merges acoustic instrumentation with haunting vocal delivery, creating an atmosphere that feels both intimate and expansive. Through their innovative use of soundscapes and spoken-word elements, Current 93 transforms traditional folk constructs into a platform for ritualistic expression. This distinctive methodology not only challenges conventional song structures but also encourages an immersive experience, making each listening moment feel profoundly transformative. Lyrically, Current 93 delves into themes of existentialism, mythology, and spirituality, weaving narratives that oscillate between sincerity and shadowy irony. Their storytelling often blurs the line between personal reflection and wider metaphysical musings, creating an impressionistic tapestry that invites introspection. The tone can shift dramatically within a single composition, oscillating between comfort and discomfort, ultimately enhancing the emotional impact of their work.

Full discography

Current 93's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

81 releases 56 albums 11 EPS 1984–2020
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Invocations of Almost album by Current 93

Invocations of Almost

2019

The Light Is Leaving Us All album by Current 93

The Light Is Leaving Us All

2018

The Stars on Their Horsies album by Current 93

The Stars on Their Horsies

2018

The Moons at Your Door album by Current 93

The Moons at Your Door

2015

This Ain't the Summer of Love album by Current 93

This Ain't the Summer of Love

2015

My Name Is Nearly All That’s Left album by Current 93

My Name Is Nearly All That’s Left

2014

I Am the Last of All the Field That Fell: A Channel album by Current 93

I Am the Last of All the Field That Fell: A Channel

2014

And When Rome Falls album by Current 93

And When Rome Falls

2012

HoneySuckle Æons album by Current 93

HoneySuckle Æons

2011

Baalstorm, Sing Omega album by Current 93

Baalstorm, Sing Omega

2010

Haunted Waves, Moving Graves album by Current 93

Haunted Waves, Moving Graves

2010

Like Swallowing Eclipses album by Current 93

Like Swallowing Eclipses

2010

Aleph on Docetic Mountain album by Current 93

Aleph on Docetic Mountain

2009

Aleph at Hallucinatory Mountain album by Current 93

Aleph at Hallucinatory Mountain

2009

Birdsong in the Empire album by Current 93

Birdsong in the Empire

2007

Black Ships Ate the Sky album by Current 93

Black Ships Ate the Sky

2006

Judas as Black Moth album by Current 93

Judas as Black Moth

2005

How I Devoured Apocalypse Balloon album by Current 93

How I Devoured Apocalypse Balloon

2005

How He Loved the Moon album by Current 93

How He Loved the Moon

2005

Halo album by Current 93

Halo

2004

SixSixSix: SickSickSick album by Current 93

SixSixSix: SickSickSick

2004

A Little Menstrual Night Music album by Current 93

A Little Menstrual Night Music

2003

Hypnagogue album by Current 93

Hypnagogue

2003

Music for the Horse Hospital album by Current 93

Music for the Horse Hospital

2002

The Great in the Small album by Current 93

The Great in the Small

2001

Cats Drunk on Copper album by Current 93

Cats Drunk on Copper

2001

Bright Yellow Moon album by Current 93

Bright Yellow Moon

2001

Some Soft Black Stars Seen Over London album by Current 93

Some Soft Black Stars Seen Over London

2001

Who Is the Sufferer? album by Current 93

Who Is the Sufferer?

2001

Faust album by Current 93

Faust

2000

Sleep Has His House album by Current 93

Sleep Has His House

2000

All Dolled Up Like Christ album by Current 93

All Dolled Up Like Christ

1999

Calling for Vanished Faces album by Current 93

Calling for Vanished Faces

1999

Soft Black Stars album by Current 93

Soft Black Stars

1998

In a Foreign Town, in a Foreign Land album by Current 93

In a Foreign Town, in a Foreign Land

1997

Horsey album by Current 93

Horsey

1997

All the Pretty Little Horses album by Current 93

All the Pretty Little Horses

1996

Of Ruine or Some Blazing Starre album by Current 93

Of Ruine or Some Blazing Starre

1994

Emblems: The Menstrual Years album by Current 93

Emblems: The Menstrual Years

1993

Hitler as Kalki album by Current 93

Hitler as Kalki

1993

Thunder Perfect Mind album by Current 93

Thunder Perfect Mind

1992

As the World Disappears... album by Current 93

As the World Disappears...

1991

Horse / Lex Talionis / Lumbs Sister album by Current 93

Horse / Lex Talionis / Lumbs Sister

1990

Looney Runes album by Current 93

Looney Runes

1990

Crooked Crosses for the Nodding God album by Current 93

Crooked Crosses for the Nodding God

1989

Christ and the Pale Queens Mighty in Sorrow album by Current 93

Christ and the Pale Queens Mighty in Sorrow

1988

Swastikas for Noddy album by Current 93

Swastikas for Noddy

1988

Earth Covers Earth album by Current 93

Earth Covers Earth

1988

Imperium album by Current 93

Imperium

1987

Dawn album by Current 93

Dawn

1987

Live at Bar Maldoror album by Current 93

Live at Bar Maldoror

1986

In Menstrual Night album by Current 93

In Menstrual Night

1985

Nature Unveiled album by Current 93

Nature Unveiled

1984

LAShTAL album by Current 93

LAShTAL

1984

Dogs Blood Rising album by Current 93

Dogs Blood Rising

1984

Death in June / Current 93 / Sol Invictus album by Current 93

Death in June / Current 93 / Sol Invictus

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Timeline

How their sound evolved over time

Nature Unveiled
Nature Unveiled (1984)
LAShTAL
LAShTAL (1984)
Dogs Blood Rising
Dogs Blood Rising (1984)
Nylon Coverin' Body Smotherin'
Nylon Coverin' Body... (1984)
In Menstrual Night
In Menstrual Night (1985)
Live at Bar Maldoror
Live at Bar Maldoror (1986)
Imperium
Imperium (1987)
Crowleymass
Crowleymass (1987)
Dawn
Dawn (1987)
Christ and the Pale Queens Mighty in Sorrow
Christ and the Pale... (1988)
Swastikas for Noddy
Swastikas for Noddy (1988)
Earth Covers Earth
Earth Covers Earth (1988)
Crooked Crosses for the Nodding God
Crooked Crosses for... (1989)
Horse / Lex Talionis / Lumbs Sister
Horse / Lex Talionis... (1990)
Looney Runes
Looney Runes (1990)
As the World Disappears...
As the World Disappe... (1991)
Thunder Perfect Mind
Thunder Perfect Mind (1992)
Emblems: The Menstrual Years
Emblems: The Menstru... (1993)
Hitler as Kalki
Hitler as Kalki (1993)
Of Ruine or Some Blazing Starre
Of Ruine or Some Bla... (1994)
Lucifer Over London
Lucifer Over London (1994)
Where the Long Shadows Fall (BeforeTheInmostLight)
Where the Long Shado... (1995)
The Starres Are Marching Sadly Home (TheInmostLight ThirdAndFinal)
The Starres Are Marc... (1996)
All the Pretty Little Horses
All the Pretty Littl... (1996)
In a Foreign Town, in a Foreign Land
In a Foreign Town, i... (1997)
Horsey
Horsey (1997)
Soft Black Stars
Soft Black Stars (1998)
All Dolled Up Like Christ
All Dolled Up Like C... (1999)
Calling for Vanished Faces
Calling for Vanished... (1999)
Sleep Has His House
Sleep Has His House (2000)
Faust
Faust (2000)
Cats Drunk on Copper
Cats Drunk on Copper (2001)
Bright Yellow Moon
Bright Yellow Moon (2001)
Some Soft Black Stars Seen Over London
Some Soft Black Star... (2001)
Who Is the Sufferer?
Who Is the Sufferer? (2001)
The Great in the Small
The Great in the Sma... (2001)
Music for the Horse Hospital
Music for the Horse... (2002)
Live at St. Olave's
Live at St. Olave's (2003)
A Little Menstrual Night Music
A Little Menstrual N... (2003)
Hypnagogue
Hypnagogue (2003)
The Seahorse Rears to Oblivion
The Seahorse Rears t... (2003)
Halo
Halo (2004)
SixSixSix: SickSickSick
SixSixSix: SickSickS... (2004)
Judas as Black Moth
Judas as Black Moth (2005)
How I Devoured Apocalypse Balloon
How I Devoured Apoca... (2005)
How He Loved the Moon
How He Loved the Moo... (2005)
Black Ships Ate the Sky
Black Ships Ate the... (2006)
Birdsong in the Empire
Birdsong in the Empi... (2007)
Birth Canal Blues
Birth Canal Blues (2008)
Birth Canal Blues Live
Birth Canal Blues Li... (2008)
Aleph at Hallucinatory Mountain
Aleph at Hallucinato... (2009)
Aleph on Docetic Mountain
Aleph on Docetic Mou... (2009)
Baalstorm, Sing Omega
Baalstorm, Sing Omeg... (2010)
Haunted Waves, Moving Graves
Haunted Waves, Movin... (2010)
Like Swallowing Eclipses
Like Swallowing Ecli... (2010)
HoneySuckle Æons
HoneySuckle Æons (2011)
And When Rome Falls
And When Rome Falls (2012)
I Am the Last of All the Field That Fell: A Channel
I Am the Last of All... (2014)
My Name Is Nearly All That’s Left
My Name Is Nearly Al... (2014)
(Channel)
(Channel) (2014)
This Ain't the Summer of Love
This Ain't the Summe... (2015)
The Moons at Your Door
The Moons at Your Do... (2015)
The Light Is Leaving Us All
The Light Is Leaving... (2018)
The Stars on Their Horsies
The Stars on Their H... (2018)
Invocations of Almost
Invocations of Almos... (2019)
If a Star Turns into Ashes
If a Star Turns into... (2020)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Current 93 sound like?

With a stark interplay of dense textures and sparse instrumentation, Current 93's music flows like a ritual chant, grounding profound themes in an unsettling yet compelling rhythmic pulse. Rooted in neofolk. Start with Thunder Perfect Mind.

What is the best Current 93 album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Thunder Perfect Mind" (1992). It's the most representative of what makes Current 93 worth hearing.

Who is Current 93 for?

If you're into neofolk, Current 93 is worth your time. With a stark interplay of dense textures and sparse instrumentation, Current 93's music flows like a ritual chant, grounding profound themes in an unsettling yet compelling rhythmic pulse.

How many albums does Current 93 have?

Current 93 has 81 releases in their discography, including 56 albums and 11 EPs.