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Softer and blacker

MarkF | Canberra, ACT, Australia | 10/20/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The title of this album, referencing the redoubtable Thomas Ligotti's 'Teattro Grottesco' wass enough to interest me. That it was another product of the prolific and diverse Current 93 further whetted my apetite.



The pieces here are quieter and more minimal than one might expect, with David Tibet intoning his words to a skeletal Satie-esque piano accompaniment. The words and music meld into a timeless, crystalline beauty. There are too many elements to catalogue here, but in many ways this can be considered an autobiographical album. By the standards of Current 93 it is extremely accessible, and I would hope that more people would take the time to experience and enjoy the subtle beauty.



The minimalism of these compositions is significant. Not a word, not a note is wasted. The listener is presented with glittering fragments of life. These soft black stars are our friends, unlike Dr. Groddeck's."

Like c93 or not this album is perfect

radiowerkshop | canada | 07/27/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"An awful lot of people have a hard time with current 93's music, and i would think it's more than just those people that would agree that it is because of david's voice. I was one of the people who just couldn't dig it cause of this guys voice. I really didn't get it untill i heard this album. It made it all make sense. I did a complete 180. It changed my point of veiw completely about david tibet. I now understand what too few people understand because of soft black stars. And thank you"

What songwriting should be.

PAUL BROWN | DEARBORN HTS., MI United States | 06/28/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Easily one of the top 10 albums I've ever had the pleasure of coming across. David Late Tibet's songwriting hits some very personal notes-assuming for him and the listener. As the father of a 2 yr old, Soft Black Stars, in particular, has touched me.

As with all Current 93's work, it is sublime and about much more than the music. A must have."