This 1991 album features a more stripped-down, almost folk-rock sound than some of Current 93's more experimental work, with prominent acoustic guitar and a generally melancholic atmosphere. It marked a transitional period for the band, moving away from earlier industrial and noise elements towards the more personal and spiritual themes that would dominate their later output.
- The album was recorded at Dog Tunnel, London.
- It was released on Tibet's own label, HOMALEPH.
- "Island" is often cited as a key album in the development of the neofolk genre.
Current 93 is the main musical project of David Tibet, a British artist associated with apocalyptic folk and neofolk. Though the project has existed since 1982, its sound has evolved considerably over the decades.
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