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LA RECENSIONE
Mala tempora currunt
Although considered a dark record on the edges of their initial production, devotees of Current 93's early recordings will find here, anchored in the dark essence, atmospheres that do not bode anything reassuring. The first track, not without imperfections, objectively does not possess the same power as "Nature Unveiled" and "Dogs Blood Rising". It unfolds quickly and lacks a defined rhythm, immersing itself in a cacophony of church bells, plaintive guitar notes, sprinkles of piano, and the vocal participation of John Balance of Coil and Rose McDowall of Strawberry Switchblade.
The second track, "Maldoror Est Mort", stands as a dark reworking of "Nature Unveiled" from 1984. A looped voice of Aleister Crowley blends with it all, adding undeniable unease. David Tibet's voice during this period takes on the features of a possessed priest, exuding a demonic aura. Many will condemn this abhorrent chaos, disordered and steeped in anti-Christianity. Also attached are two valuable bonus tracks: 'A Day in Dogland', which mixes a mighty church organ with 'Green Sleeves', and 'The Funeral March', with elongated and fragmented religious voices. "Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus" is rather a condensed version of "Maldoror Est Mort", played backwards. At this juncture, there is an anticipation that the Antichrist, as depicted by Luca Signorelli in the Orvieto Cathedral, will detach from the painting to descend to earth, beginning his dark and ominous reign.
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The album 'Dawn' by Current 93 revisits the dark and unsettling atmospheres reminiscent of their early works. Though the first track lacks the power of previous albums, the second track offers a haunting rework with eerie vocal loops. Themes involving anti-Christian sentiment and occult imagery dominate the record. Bonus tracks enrich the experience with fragmented religious vocals. Overall, 'Dawn' remains a challenging but compelling release for devoted fans.Tracklist Videos
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
"Great Black Time ranks among the most significant of this period, making fifteen minutes of pure chaos engaging and anything but boring."
"Dawn is certainly not Current 93's most brilliant album, yet it highlights the ingenuity and originality of a unique band, a founder of a musical genre."
