1981–1998

Dead Can Dance

1981–1998

RELEASED: November 06, 2001
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Frontier (demo) Meaning 3:01 2. Labour of Love (radio) Meaning 3:56 3. Ocean (radio) Meaning 3:38 4. Orion (radio) Meaning 3:28 5. Threshold (radio) Meaning 4:10 6. Carnival of Light (radio) Meaning 3:18 7. In Power We Entrust the Love Advocated Meaning 4:07 8. De profundis (Out of the Depths of Sorrow) Meaning 3:59 9. Avatar Meaning 4:35 10. Enigma of the Absolute Meaning 4:15 11. Summoning of the Muse Meaning 4:58 12. Anywhere Out of the World Meaning 5:08 13. Windfall Meaning 3:32 14. Cantara Meaning 5:58 15. In the Kingdom of the Blind the One‐Eyed Are Kings Meaning 4:12 16. Bird Meaning 5:00 17. The Protagonist Meaning 8:54
Historical Archive
The album '1981–1998' by Dead Can Dance is a comprehensive collection that encapsulates the band's unique fusion of world music, gothic rock, and ethereal sounds. It features tracks that highlight their innovative use of traditional instruments and haunting vocal harmonies, reflecting their diverse influences from various cultures. The compilation serves as a testament to the band's artistic evolution over the years, showcasing their ability to create atmospheric and immersive musical landscapes. The legacy of Dead Can Dance is characterized by their pioneering approach to genre and sound, which has influenced a multitude of artists across different musical styles.