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Artist:	CURRENT 93
Title:	Like Swallowing Eclipses (Dreamt By Andrew Liles)
Label:	DIRTER PROMOTIONS (UK)
Format:	6LP BOX
Price:	$100.00
Catalog #:	DPROM 076BOX

For the first time on vinyl, the complete, highly-acclaimed Andrew Liles remixes of the first five classic Current 93 albums. Andrew Liles has re-imagined Nature Unveiled (1984), Dogs Blood Rising (1984), In Menstrual Night (1986), Dawn (1987) and Live at Bar Maldoror (1985). Also exclusive to this set is a sixth LP, Haunt Invocation (Apadno), which is a remixed version of Faust (2000) and A Special Plan (2000). These influential albums by Current 93 are regarded by many as ground-breaking and innovative -- building upon this, Andrew Liles has re-dreamt and re-imagined these pieces with the flare and vision that he is renowned and respected for. All the records in this 6LP set come in individual covers in a beautiful spot-varnished box and are adorned with astounding artwork by David Tibet and photographs by Simona Dalla Valle.

Artist:	CURRENT 93
Title:	Nature Unveiled
Label:	DURTRO JNANA (UK)
Format:	LP + 7"
Price:	$22.50
Catalog #:	DJ 094LP

"Originally issued in 1984, in an edition of 1000 copies, Nature Unveiled was Current 93's first ever full length release. Here, the audio has been significantly restored and remastered and is presented as an exact reproduction of the original as possible. In England's Hidden Reverse David Tibet compared the sounds on Nature Unveiled to the appearance of shadows cast by a candle's flame. The exaggerated dance of figures projected by the fire is an excellent metaphor for the reverberated moans and chants that jump and teleport throughout 'Ach Golgotha (Maldoror is Dead).' Steven Stapleton's ability in the studio helped to translate the entire record into an exaggerated and frightening play of monumental blocks of sound. The way different samples are lumped together and cut irregularly is dizzying, causing no little amount of disorientation. That image of slowly undulating figures above describes the entirety of Nature Unveiled partly because of Stapleton's talent and partly because of Tibet's monstrous and lucid vision. The first groans of sound are as a rising curtain and what follows is a nightmare puppet show of light, wherein the Antichrist is summoned only to be cursed and rejected by an adamant and frightened Tibet. As various samples begin to clash and blend into a supreme panic the effectiveness of Current 93's approach on this record becomes plain. Annie Anxiety's truly awesome performance in 'The Mystical Body of Christ in Chorazaim (The Great in the Small)' is one of her most memorable and it heightens the play of human cries, treated pianos, monastic chants, unidentifiable stereo oddities, and defiant vocals that populate both songs. The details are made more powerful thanks to Denis Blackham's remastering job and remarkably this album sounds more clear and robust than many modern recordings made by artists with similar palettes. It has been 24 years since Nature Unveiled was released, but it sounds more powerful now than it ever did." On purple-colored vinyl. Includes poster and glossy insert. Bonus 7" tracklist: A1. Current 93 - No Hiding From The Blackbird B1. Nurse With Wound - The Burial Of The Sardine

Artist:	CURRENT 93
Title:	Dogs Blood Rising
Label:	DURTRO JNANA (UK)
Format:	LP
Price:	$20.50
Catalog #:	DJ 095LP

"Originally issued in 1985, in an edition of 1000 copies, Dogs Blood Rising was Current 93's second full length release. Here, the audio has been significantly restored and remastered and is presented as an exact reproduction of the original as possible. Dog's Blood Rising picks up where Nature Unveiled left off -- eerie, disturbing, and powerful. In fact, this album is perhaps the finest example of the experimental side of Current 93, and a major influence on the emerging goth and industrial scenes of the time. Thanks to Stephen Stapleton's simpatico production and arrangements, David's early themes of Christs, crucifixions, Crowleyan madness and perversions are all here at their most violent and loud. Steve Ignorant of Crass is enlisted on vocals, and Simon & Garfunkel's take on 'Scarborough Fair' is dragged through the mire." On blood-colored vinyl with poster and glossy insert.

Artist:	CURRENT 93
Title:	The Inmost Light
Label:	JNANA (CANADA)
Format:	2LP
Price:	$24.50
Catalog #:	DJ 033LP

"Durtro Jnana are proud to announce the release of one of Current 93's most ambitious and enduring projects: The Inmost Light trilogy. Originally issued in 1995/1996, this set, which originally announced itself as being 'Hallucinatory Patripassianist Song' reissues in their entirety the mini-albums Where The Long Shadows Fall and The Stars Are Marching Sadly Home, as well as the full length All The Pretty Little Horses. Current 93 became David Tibet, Steven Stapleton, Michael Cashmore and Joolie Wood for this album. Guest vocalists included Nick Cave, Jhonn Balance of Coil, Andria Degens of Pantaleimon and Shirley Collins. This series was inspired by such visionaries as painter Louis Wain and author Thomas Ligotti (to whom a track was dedicated), nursery singsongs and Christian heresies (most notably Patripassianism, otherwise known as Trinitarian heresy). In Current 93's hands, the traditional lullaby that lends the album its title, sparks an explosive torrent of bittersweet childhood memories and apocalyptic prophecies. The musical setting for Tibet's narrative is exquisite, kaleidoscopic music composed with twelve-string guitar, piano, string arrangements, flutes, bells, massed drones, children's voices and ecstatic recitations. A powerful and extremely moving listening experience."

Artist:	CURRENT 93
Title:	Of Ruine Or Some Blazing Starre
Label:	JNANA (CANADA)
Format:	LP
Price:	$26.00
Catalog #:	DJ 1961LP

"Durtro Jnana are pleased to announce the reissue of Current 93's masterpiece Of Ruine Or Some Blazing Starre. Originally released in 1994, Of Ruine... follows the classic Thunder Perfect Mind album and marks another leap forward in the sound of Current 93. The gorgeously delicate guitar of Michael Cashmore augmented by drones, bells and sound manipulations make this one of Current's most hypnotic albums musically with the vocals and text of David Tibet adding a quietly controlled power and drama which is virtually unsurpassed in the canon of the band. This reissue has been remastered and features newly designed artwork in a full color digipack with a 20-page booklet."

Artist:	CURRENT 93
Title:	Halo
Label:	JNANA (CANADA)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.00
Catalog #:	JNANA 1977CD

"The first of a comprehensive reissue series of the Durtro and United Dairies catalogue, concentrating almost exclusively on the work of the legendary English bands Current 93 and Nurse With Wound, Halo is a live album featuring the entire set performed by the expanded line-up of Current 93 (David Tibet, vocals; Michael Cashmore, guitar and bass; Maja Elliott, piano; Joe Budenholzer, guitar; Graham Jeffery, piano; Joolie Wood, violin, whistle and recorder; John Contreras, cello; Karl Blake, voice; Finn Sands: voice) at their sold-out concert at the Queen Elizabeth Hall at London's South Bank center on October 9, 2003; it is David Tibet's personal favorite of all the live Current 93 albums."

Artist:	CURRENT 93
Title:	Hypnagogue I/Hypnagogue II
Label:	JNANA (CANADA)
Format:	CD
Price:	$15.00
Catalog #:	JNANA 2005CD

"Hypnagogue was originally released as a limited EP in 2003 and has been out of print since. This new release, which comes in a full colour digipack with booklet, includes the original and adds a newly recorded version of the piece. The original featured David Tibet reading from the book of the same name with musical accompaniment by Maja Elliott on piano. The new version features a sublime orchestral arrangement by Michael Masley."

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