Crowleymass
Crowleymass is an EP released in 1987 by the English group Current 93, led by David Tibet. Crowleymass originally appeared on a 12” vinyl record through Maldoror and was later reissued in 1997 on CD format through Durtro, the record company owned by David Tibet. This reissue contained a bonus track titled “I Arise”.
With four songs, this record was produced by Icelandic renowned musician Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson and had the collaboration of guitar player Guðlaugur Kristinn Óttarsson; former Strawberry Switchblade backing vocalist Rose McDowall, J. Sen and Nyarlathotep's Idiot Flute Players.
Crowleymass | ||||
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EP by | ||||
Released | 1987 | |||
Recorded | 1987 | |||
Genre | Goth rock, industrial | |||
Length | 13:44 | |||
Label | Maldoror | |||
Producer | Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson | |||
Current 93 chronology | ||||
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With a more danceable orientation as compared with previous works (excepting the uncharacteristically heavy metal-like "I Arise"), Crowleymass is considered a cult collectible by gothic rock and industrial music followers.
12" track listing
Track | Title | Length | Lyrics | Audio clips |
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01 | "Crowleymass" | 4:17 | - | - |
02 | "As for the Other Side (Christmassacre)" | 2:17 | - | - |
03 | "Crowleymass (Mix Mix Mix)" | 7:05 | - | - |
CD track listing
Track | Title | Length | Lyrics | Audio clips |
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01 | "Crowleymass" | 4:17 | - | - |
02 | "As for the Other Side (Christmassacre)" | 2:17 | - | - |
03 | "Crowleymass (Mix Mix Mix)" | 7:05 | - | - |
04 | "I Arise" | 11:36 | - | - |
External links
- Official site of Current 93
- Official site of Guðlaugur Kristinn Óttarsson
- Page of G. K. Óttarsson at MySpace.com