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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.

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