Aion (Dead Can Dance album)

by Dead Can Dance

Released: June 11, 1990

Neoclassical dark wave, medieval music

The Album

"Aion" marks a pivotal moment in Dead Can Dance's discography, released in 1990 after the dissolution of Lisa Gerrard and Brendan Perry's romantic relationship. Tracks like "Saltarello" and "The Song of the Sibyl" draw from 14th and 16th-century compositions, while lyrics from Spanish poet Luis de Góngora add a baroque touch. Notably, the album features the male soprano David Navarro Sust on select tracks.

Inside the Recording

Recorded in Ireland and Leamington Spa, the album showcases the duo's deep exploration of early music, delving into medieval and Renaissance sounds reminiscent of the Bosch period.

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The cover, adorned with a detail from Hieronymus…

The cover, adorned with a detail from Hieronymus Bosch's "The Garden of Earthly Delights," serves as a fitting visual counterpart to the album's rich historical and artistic tapestry.".

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"Aion" marks a pivotal moment in Dead Can Dance's discography, released in 1990 after the dissolution of Lisa Gerrard and Brendan Perry's romantic relationship. Recorded in Ireland and Leamington Spa, the album showcases the duo's deep exploration of early music, delving into medieval and Renaissance sounds reminiscent of the Bosch period. Tracks like "Saltarello" and "The Song of the Sibyl" draw from 14th and 16th-century compositions, while lyrics from Spanish poet Luis de Góngora add a baroque touch. Notably, the album features the male soprano David Navarro Sust on select tracks. The cover, adorned with a detail from Hieronymus Bosch's "The Garden of Earthly Delights," serves as a fitting visual counterpart to the album's rich historical and artistic tapestry."