Dead Can Dance are an Anglo-Australian duo formed by Lisa Gerrard and Brendan Perry in 1981, known for blending neoclassical, world and darkwave elements and for Lisa Gerrard's distinctive vocals.

Formed in 1981; core members Lisa Gerrard (Australian) and Brendan Perry (English). Associated historically with the 4AD label. Notable albums include Within the Realm of a Dying Sun (1987), The Serpent's Egg (1988), Aion (1990), Anastasis (2012) and Dionysus (2018).

Reviews on DeBaser emphasize Dead Can Dance's blend of neoclassical, world and darkwave elements, with persistent praise for Lisa Gerrard's vocal work and Brendan Perry's baritone. Classic albums (Within the Realm of a Dying Sun, The Serpent's Egg, Spleen and Ideal) are repeatedly celebrated. Later releases and reunion-era records receive mixed responses.

For:Listeners who like atmospheric, neoclassical, darkwave and world-influenced music; fans of strong, atypical vocalists and richly arranged albums.

 In the realm of the dying sun, the Apollonian and the Dionysian meet, embrace, and soar on golden wings in a supernatural, metaphysical flight.

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 Finally, I cried when I listened to "The Serpent's Egg", here more than any other.

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 No longer as innovative and surprising as in their golden years, at least with this work, Dead Can Dance shows they are still capable of expressing creative flashes, slightly overcoming that monument to themselves that they seemed to have become since their 2005 reunion.

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