The Corn Years
Death in June · 1989
64 min · 18 tracks · folk rock · gothic rock · neofolk
Haunting melodies intertwine with stark lyrical imagery, creating an eerie landscape of gothic and neofolk influences.
The Corn Years is an album by Death in June, released in 1989. Haunting melodies intertwine with stark lyrical imagery, creating an eerie landscape of gothic and neofolk influences. The album is notable for its critical reception within the underground music scene, highlighting Death in June's controversial themes and provocative imagery. It contributed to the rise of neofolk as a distinct genre, influencing numerous artists and movements that followed, particularly within the dark alternative music circles. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Corn Years sound like?
Haunting melodies intertwine with stark lyrical imagery, creating an eerie landscape of gothic and neofolk influences. Rooted in folk rock and gothic rock.
What makes The Corn Years by Death in June notable?
The album is notable for its critical reception within the underground music scene, highlighting Death in June's controversial themes and provocative imagery. It contributed to the rise of neofolk as a distinct genre, influencing numerous artists and movements that followed, particularly within the dark alternative music circles. Released in 1989, 'The Corn Years' marked a significant moment in Death in June's evolution as it compiled tracks from earlier works and presented a more polished sound. This album followed their previous release, 'The Wall of Sacrifice,' showcasing a blend of folk and post-punk aesthetics that further solidified their status within the neofolk genre.
How many songs are on The Corn Years?
The Corn Years has 18 tracks, running approximately 64 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Heilige! 0:29
- 2 Torture by Roses 3:33
- 3 Love Murder Standout 4:58
- 4 Zimmerit 2:41
- 5 We Are the Lust Standout 4:39
- 6 To Drown a Rose 4:29
- 7 Break the Black Ice 4:12
- 8 Behind the Rose (Fields of Rape) 3:10
- 9 Punishment Initiation 3:29
- 10 Rocking Horse Night 3:32
- 11 Break the Black Ice (instrumental) 4:04
- 12 Runes and Men 3:04
- 13 Rule Again 3:52
- 14 Hail! The White Grain 3:17
- 15 Blood of Winter 4:10
- 16 The Fog of the World 2:33
- 17 Europa: The Gates of Heaven 3:52
- 18 Come Before Christ and Murder Love Standout 4:08
Release Date
January 1, 1989
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
64 min 20 sec
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