Current 93

United Kingdom Est. 1982

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Sound in a sentence: "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."

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.

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Discography

Albums ()

Invocations of Almost

The Light Is Leaving Us All

The Stars on Their Horsies

The Moons at Your Door

This Ain't the Summer of Love

My Name Is Nearly All That’s Left

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

And When Rome Falls

HoneySuckle Æons

Baalstorm, Sing Omega

Haunted Waves, Moving Graves

Like Swallowing Eclipses

Aleph on Docetic Mountain

Aleph at Hallucinatory Mountain

Birdsong in the Empire

Black Ships Ate the Sky

Judas as Black Moth

How I Devoured Apocalypse Balloon

How He Loved the Moon

Halo

SixSixSix: SickSickSick

A Little Menstrual Night Music

Hypnagogue

Music for the Horse Hospital

The Great in the Small

Bright Yellow Moon

Some Soft Black Stars Seen Over London

Who Is the Sufferer?

Cats Drunk on Copper

Faust

Sleep Has His House

All Dolled Up Like Christ

Calling for Vanished Faces

Soft Black Stars

In a Foreign Town, in a Foreign Land

Horsey

All the Pretty Little Horses

Of Ruine or Some Blazing Starre

Emblems: The Menstrual Years

Hitler as Kalki

Thunder Perfect Mind

As the World Disappears...

Horse / Lex Talionis / Lumbs Sister

Looney Runes

Crooked Crosses for the Nodding God

Earth Covers Earth

Christ and the Pale Queens Mighty in Sorrow

Swastikas for Noddy

Imperium

Dawn

Live at Bar Maldoror

In Menstrual Night

Nature Unveiled

LAShTAL

Dogs Blood Rising

Death in June / Current 93 / Sol Invictus

EPs ()

If a Star Turns into Ashes

(Channel)

Birth Canal Blues Live

Birth Canal Blues

Live at St. Olave's

The Seahorse Rears to Oblivion

The Starres Are Marching Sadly Home (TheInmostLight ThirdAndFinal)

Where the Long Shadows Fall (BeforeTheInmostLight)

Lucifer Over London

Crowleymass

Nylon Coverin' Body Smotherin'

Singles ()

I Arose as Aleph, the Speller, the Killer

Drank Honeysuckle Æons

Black Ship in the Underworld

Black Ships Ate the Sky Tour Single

At Sunset, Black Ships Ate the Sky