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Dead Can Dance

Aion

Aion

SKU: CD11619 Barcode: 0652637271027
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Format: CD / Remastered Album

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  • Released Date: 22 Dec 2008

  • Genre: Rock/Pop

Our Take

Prepare to be transported to a realm of mysticism and wonder with Dead Can Dance's ethereal masterpiece, Aion. This album will make you feel like you're floating on a cloud of incense smoke, with Lisa Gerrard's haunting vocals and Brendan Perry's atmospheric instrumentation guiding you through a sonic journey unlike any other.

From the opening track "The Arrival and the Reunion," you are greeted with a delicate tapestry of sounds that immediately set the tone for what is to come. The duo's ability to blend traditional instruments with modern production techniques creates a sound that is truly otherworldly.

Tracks like "Saltarello" and "As the Bell Rings the Maypole Spins" showcase Dead Can Dance's ability to seamlessly weave together different musical influences, from medieval chants to Middle Eastern rhythms. The result is a hypnotic listening experience that demands your full attention.

But don't be fooled by the album's serene exterior - there is a darker undercurrent running through Aion that adds depth and complexity to the overall sound. Tracks like "Fortune Presents Gifts Not According to the Book" and "Bird" explore themes of fate and mortality, making for a truly introspective listening experience.

In conclusion, Aion is a triumph of musical experimentation and artistic vision. Dead Can Dance have once again proven themselves to be masters of their craft, creating a timeless album that will enchant listeners for years to come.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
1. The Arrival and the Reunion
2. Saltarello
3. Mephisto
4. The Song of the Sibyl
5. Fortune Presents Gifts Not According to the Book
6. As the Bell Rings the Maypole Spins
7. The End of Words
8. Black Sun
9. Wilderness
10. The Promsied Womb
11. The Garden of Zephirus
12. Radharc

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