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THE REVIEW
"Christ and the Pale Queen Mighty in Sorrow" resonates like the tormented and deceased souls of those who mourn the frustration of not finding peace in death. This music is intended for a very select audience, most of whom seem destined for an infernal fate. The album represents another of the apocalyptic and unsettling works of which Current 93 were masters in the tumultuous 1980s. Among the numerous cryptic volumes of Current 93's esoteric catechism, this must be considered one of David Tibet's darkest offerings. It marks a transitional phase for Tibet, similar to "Imperium", indicating the shift from the engaging mix of chants, mantra-like murmurs, looping screams, and haunting noises of the earlier works to the later phase of Apocalyptic Folk that would soon take over. "Forever Changing" positions itself in an intermediate space between the two distinct phases of C93, with a piano and bass figure that underscores Tibet's compelling delivery, reaching the burning intensity of a confession from an opium eater on their deathbed. The long main track and the associated "The Red Face of God/The Breath and the Pain of God" highlight the peaks of a hallucinatory atmosphere that can be achieved with Steven Stapleton's skill at the mixer. Overall, this is an authentic masterpiece of Current 93, a vintage album that deserves to be rediscovered.
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Christ and the Pale Queens Mighty in Sorrow is a deeply dark and unsettling album by Current 93. It captures a transitional phase for David Tibet, blending ritualistic chants with haunting soundscapes. The album stands as a vintage masterpiece in the apocalyptic folk genre, marked by Steven Stapleton’s atmospheric mixing. It is recommended for fans of esoteric and experimental music.
Current 93
Current 93 is an English experimental music group formed in 1982 and led by David Tibet. The project moved from early esoteric/industrial collages (Nature Unveiled, Dogs Blood Rising) into apocalyptic folk, dark chamber music, and various experimental forms across decades, often collaborating with figures such as Steven Stapleton and Michael Cashmore.55 Reviews
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By mementomori
This is the masterpiece of the album. This, perhaps, is the peak of esoteric industrial, a track of immense alienating power.
David Tibet, a fragile and hypersensitive soul, is a twig battered and attacked by the cold and impetuous winds of life.
