The best Neofolk albums
of the 2000s.
Where to start with 2000–2009 neofolk — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top of the 2000s — neofolk
Top picks from 2000–2009, ranked by where we would start.
Current 93
Sleep Has His House
Ethereal soundscapes blend haunting vocals and atmospheric instrumentation, evoking a dreamlike exploration of sleep and consciousness.
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Current 93
Black Ships Ate the Sky
Fragmented soundscapes intertwine haunting vocals and mythic storytelling, creating an evocative journey through darkness and light.
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Ulver
Silencing the Singing
A haunting blend of ambient soundscapes and dissonant textures that challenge the boundaries of metal and experimental music.
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Ulver
Perdition City
A haunting blend of ambient textures and brooding melodies that conjures an eerie urban landscape.
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Death in June
Alarm Agents
A haunting blend of atmospheric folk and dark melodies, weaving existential themes into its sonic fabric.
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Death in June
Free Tibet
Haunting melodies intertwine with stark, spoken word vocals to create an atmosphere of existential reflection and dark beauty.
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Sopor Aeternus & the Ensemble of Shadows
Songs from the inverted Womb
A haunting blend of orchestral arrangements and gothic melodies envelops listeners in a dark, surreal atmosphere.
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Omnia
Sine Missione
A vibrant fusion of ancient melodies and contemporary rhythms, embodying the essence of pagan spirituality and folk traditions.
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Agalloch
The White
A haunting blend of atmospheric black metal and dark folk, enveloping listeners in a lush, introspective soundscape.
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Agalloch
Ashes Against the Grain
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with haunting melodies, creating a somber yet expansive atmosphere that evokes the natural world's stark beauty.
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Sopor Aeternus & the Ensemble of Shadows
Flowers in Formaldehyde
A haunting blend of dark wave and neofolk, enveloped in gothic atmospheres and introspective lyricism.
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Qntal
Qntal III – Tristan und Isolde
A haunting blend of medieval melodies and modern electronic textures, echoing the tragic tale of Tristan and Isolde.
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Wardruna
Runaljod – Gap Var Ginnunga
Ancient chants and organic instrumentation weave together to evoke the mystique of Nordic mythology and nature's rhythms.
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Matt Elliott
I Poo Poo on Your JuJu
A haunting blend of electronic textures and introspective neofolk melodies creates a captivating, dreamlike soundscape.
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Matt Elliott
The Mess We Made
A haunting blend of electronic textures and neofolk melodies that evoke a sense of melancholy and introspection.
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Ruby Throat
The Ventriloquist
Haunting melodies intertwine with poetic narratives, creating a surreal soundscape that resonates with the essence of neofolk.
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Aquarium
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