Dionysus

Dead Can Dance

Dionysus

RELEASED: November 02, 2018
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Act I: Sea Borne / Liberator of Minds / Dance of the Bacchantes Meaning 16:42 2. Act II: The Mountain / The Invocation / The Forest / Psychopomp Meaning 19:28
Dionysus is the ninth studio album by the British-Australian band Dead Can Dance, released on November 2, 2018. The album is a conceptual work that draws inspiration from the ancient Greek god Dionysus and explores themes of ecstasy, rebirth, and the cyclical nature of existence. Musically, it blends various influences, including world music, neoclassical, and ambient sounds, featuring rich instrumentation and haunting vocals by Lisa Gerrard and Brendan Perry. Critics have praised its immersive quality and the band's ability to create a transcendent listening experience.