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Judas as Black Moth

by Current 93

Released: August 31, 2004

Neofolk, experimental, psychedelic folk, post-industrial, noise

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"Judas as Black Moth" is a compilation album by the experimental music group Current 93, released in 2005. The compilation serves both as a retrospective and as a testament to the band's enduring influence on the neofolk and experimental music scenes. The album serves as a collection of select tracks from the band's extensive back catalog, offering both long-time fans and new listeners a curated experience of their music.

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Current 93, led by David Tibet, is known…

Current 93, led by David Tibet, is known for its eclectic style, which often blends elements of folk, industrial, and electronic music with esoteric and apocalyptic themes.

This compilation includes tracks that represent the band's…

This compilation includes tracks that represent the band's evolving sound and thematic preoccupations, which often involve explorations of mysticism, religion, and philosophy.

The album's title is indicative of the group's…

The album's title is indicative of the group's penchant for rich, symbolic imagery, drawing on religious and poetic allusions.

While "Judas as Black Moth" revisits past works…

While "Judas as Black Moth" revisits past works, the selection is carefully chosen to provide an accessible entry point into Current 93's distinctive and sometimes challenging musical universe.

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"Judas as Black Moth" is a compilation album by the experimental music group Current 93, released in 2005. The album serves as a collection of select tracks from the band's extensive back catalog, offering both long-time fans and new listeners a curated experience of their music. Current 93, led by David Tibet, is known for its eclectic style, which often blends elements of folk, industrial, and electronic music with esoteric and apocalyptic themes.

This compilation includes tracks that represent the band's evolving sound and thematic preoccupations, which often involve explorations of mysticism, religion, and philosophy. The album's title is indicative of the group's penchant for rich, symbolic imagery, drawing on religious and poetic allusions.

While "Judas as Black Moth" revisits past works, the selection is carefully chosen to provide an accessible entry point into Current 93's distinctive and sometimes challenging musical universe. The compilation serves both as a retrospective and as a testament to the band's enduring influence on the neofolk and experimental music scenes.