A collection of seven stark, haunting tracks from 1999, "Calling for Vanished Faces" finds Current 93 delving into the minimalist, unsettling soundscapes that would come to define their late-period output.
- The album was recorded at The Lodge, their London studio, with long-time collaborator Ben Chasny.
- "Calling for Vanished Faces" was released by Durtro Records, David Tibet's own imprint.
- The album features a guest appearance by Matt Sweeney on guitar.
Current 93 is the primary performance moniker of David Michael Tibet, a seminal figure in apocalyptic folk and experimental music. Formed in 1982, the group's output has consistently explored themes of mysticism, madness, and the occult, becoming a touchstone for outsider art. The 1999 release "Calling for Vanished Faces" arrived after a period of intense recording and touring, marking a shift towards a more melodic, albeit still deeply unsettling, sound in their discography.
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