The best Neofolk albums
of the 2010s.
Where to start with 2010–2019 neofolk — with a one-line read on why each one matters.
Top of the 2010s — neofolk
Top picks from 2010–2019, ranked by where we would start.
Current 93
The Light Is Leaving Us All
Ethereal melodies intertwine with haunting narratives, creating a somber yet enchanting atmosphere throughout the album.
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Current 93
I Am the Last of All the Field That Fell: A Channel
Haunting melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating an otherworldly atmosphere that reflects on mortality and memory.
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Ulver
Terrestrials
A transcendent blend of ambient soundscapes and ethereal vocals immersing listeners in a cosmic journey.
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Swans
The Glowing Man
A sprawling journey through dense soundscapes, combining relentless rhythms with haunting melodies that evoke both chaos and transcendence.
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Swans
Leaving Meaning
A sprawling exploration of desolation and transcendence, merging haunting melodies with relentless sonic textures.
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Ulver
ATGCLVLSSCAP
A sprawling sonic landscape weaving together elements of ambient, drone, and experimental rock into an immersive auditory experience.
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Rome
Le Ceneri Di Heliodoro
A brooding tapestry of martial industrial rhythms interwoven with haunting neofolk melodies and evocative lyrical themes.
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Rome
The Hyperion Machine
A blend of somber melodies and industrial textures, weaving narratives of loss and identity through haunting vocals.
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Death in June
Peaceful Snow/Lounge Corps
A haunting blend of neofolk and gothic elements, creating an atmosphere both eerie and contemplative throughout its runtime.
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Sopor Aeternus & the Ensemble of Shadows
Mitternacht - The Dark Night of the Soul
A haunting blend of melancholic melodies and dark theatricality, evoking a sense of profound introspection and existential dread.
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Burzum
Umskiptar
A haunting blend of atmospheric textures and minimalist melodies, evoking ancient Norse themes through dark ambient soundscapes.
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Burzum
Fallen
A haunting blend of dark ambient textures and minimalist black metal, evoking a sense of isolation and introspection.
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Of the Wand & the Moon
The Lone Descent
A haunting blend of dark acoustic melodies and introspective lyrics that evoke the weight of solitude and existential reflection.
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Agalloch
The Serpent & the Sphere
A sprawling journey through atmospheric soundscapes, merging black metal ferocity with haunting folk melodies.
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Agalloch
Faustian Echoes
A sprawling, atmospheric journey weaving dark folk elements with expansive black metal textures and haunting melodies.
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Sopor Aeternus & the Ensemble of Shadows
The Spiral Sacrifice
Ethereal melodies intertwine with haunting vocals, evoking a darkly whimsical atmosphere steeped in melancholy and introspection.
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Wardruna
Runaljod - Yggdrasil
Ancient rhythms intertwine with haunting melodies, creating an immersive soundscape that echoes the mysticism of Norse mythology.
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Wardruna
Runaljod - Ragnarok
Ancient Nordic sounds intertwine with modern instrumentation, creating an atmospheric journey through mysticism and nature.
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Ruby Throat
Baby Darling Taporo
Ethereal vocals intertwine with atmospheric instrumentation, creating a hauntingly immersive neofolk experience.
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