Name: Aion (Remastered) by Dead Can Dance
Brand: Dead Can Dance
SKU: 652637271065
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (84 reviews)

ALBUM

Their reputation growing by leaps and bounds, including a huge underground following in the U.S. -- they were able to tour there even without one domestic release available, while at one point Dead Can Dance was the biggest selling band in 4AD's history -- Perry and Gerrard once again did the business with Aion. Its cover taken from Bosch, Aion's medievalism was worn more openly than ever before, with songs adapted from centuries-old material. The beautiful, entrancing "Saltarello," with lead performance by what sounds like an old wind instrument, comes from an Italian dance of the 14th century, while the mysterious moods of "The Song of the Sibyl" derive from 16th-century Catalonia. The group's command of not merely recording possibilities -- witness the exquisite layering of vocals on the opening "The Arrival and the Reunion" -- but of musical traditions, instruments, and more from around the world was arguably never stronger. Gerrard's vocals in particular have an even stronger, richer feeling than before, not merely able to command with its power but softly calm and seduce. Perry, meanwhile, is no less compelling, his ever-strong, wonderful voice perfectly suited to his choice of material. The standout track is "Fortune Presents Gifts Not According to the Book" with lyrics from a Spanish poet. The musical combination of softly plucked guitar and buried organ drone is striking enough, swathed in reverb, but when Perry steps in with his vocals, matched by more sparkling keyboards, the result is yet another high point for a band laden with them. Guest performers once again assist throughout, including Perry's brother Robert on haunting, quite non-clichéd bagpipes for "As the Bell Rings the Maypole Spins" and singer David Navarro Sust, returning again to contribute some fine backing work. ~ Ned Raggett

7. The End Of Words (Remastered)

by Dead Can Dance

Primary Artist: Dead Can Dance; Main Performer
Composer: Lisa Gerrard
Brendan Perry; Composer
Artist: Dead Can Dance; Production
Music Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Ltd.; Other

3. Mephisto (Remastered)

by Dead Can Dance

Primary Artist: Dead Can Dance; Main Performer
Composer: Lisa Gerrard
Brendan Perry; Composer
Artist: Dead Can Dance; Production
Music Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Ltd.; Other

1. The Arrival And The Reunion (Remastered)

by Dead Can Dance

Primary Artist: Dead Can Dance; Main Performer
Composer: Lisa Gerrard
Brendan Perry; Composer
Artist: Dead Can Dance; Production
Music Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Ltd.; Other

10. The Promised Womb (Remastered)

by Dead Can Dance

Primary Artist: Dead Can Dance; Main Performer
Composer: Lisa Gerrard
Brendan Perry; Composer
Artist: Dead Can Dance; Production
Music Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Ltd.; Other

8. Black Sun (Remastered)

by Dead Can Dance

Primary Artist: Dead Can Dance; Main Performer
Composer: Lisa Gerrard
Brendan Perry; Composer
Artist: Dead Can Dance; Production
Music Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Ltd.; Other

2. Saltarello (Remastered)

by Dead Can Dance

Primary Artist: Dead Can Dance; Main Performer
Composer: Lisa Gerrard
Brendan Perry; Composer
Artist: Dead Can Dance; Production
Music Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Ltd.; Other

6. As The Bell Rings The Maypole Spins (Remastered)

by Dead Can Dance

Primary Artist: Dead Can Dance; Main Performer
Composer: Lisa Gerrard
Brendan Perry; Composer
Artist: Dead Can Dance; Production
Music Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Ltd.; Other

11. The Garden Of Zephirus (Remastered)

by Dead Can Dance

Primary Artist: Dead Can Dance; Main Performer
Composer: Lisa Gerrard
Brendan Perry; Composer
Artist: Dead Can Dance; Production
Music Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Ltd.; Other

4. The Song Of The Sibyl (Remastered)

by Dead Can Dance

Primary Artist: Dead Can Dance; Main Performer
Composer: Lisa Gerrard
Brendan Perry; Composer
Artist: Dead Can Dance; Production
Music Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Ltd.; Other

5. Fortune Presents Gifts Not According To The Book (Remastered)

by Dead Can Dance

Primary Artist: Dead Can Dance; Main Performer
Composer: Lisa Gerrard
Brendan Perry; Composer
Artist: Dead Can Dance; Production
Music Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Ltd.; Other

12. Radharc (Remastered)

by Dead Can Dance

Primary Artist: Dead Can Dance; Main Performer
Composer: Lisa Gerrard
Brendan Perry; Composer
Artist: Dead Can Dance; Production
Music Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Ltd.; Other

9. Wilderness (Remastered)

by Dead Can Dance

Primary Artist: Dead Can Dance; Main Performer
Composer: Lisa Gerrard
Brendan Perry; Composer
Artist: Dead Can Dance; Production
Music Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Ltd.; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

36 minutes and 5 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 4000x4000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

5/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

3/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

World, Alternative, Worldwide, Goth Rock, Dream Pop, Goth

Label

4AD

Music Distribution Service

Beggars Group Digital LTD

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Aug 31, 1990

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

652637271065

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Aion (Remastered)

7. The End Of Words (Remastered)

3. Mephisto (Remastered)

1. The Arrival And The Reunion (Remastered)

10. The Promised Womb (Remastered)

8. Black Sun (Remastered)

2. Saltarello (Remastered)

6. As The Bell Rings The Maypole Spins (Remastered)

11. The Garden Of Zephirus (Remastered)

4. The Song Of The Sibyl (Remastered)

5. Fortune Presents Gifts Not According To The Book (Remastered)

12. Radharc (Remastered)

9. Wilderness (Remastered)

Technical Specifications

Aion (Remastered)

Product information

Release options

7. The End Of Words (Remastered)

3. Mephisto (Remastered)

1. The Arrival And The Reunion (Remastered)

10. The Promised Womb (Remastered)

8. Black Sun (Remastered)

2. Saltarello (Remastered)

6. As The Bell Rings The Maypole Spins (Remastered)

11. The Garden Of Zephirus (Remastered)

4. The Song Of The Sibyl (Remastered)

5. Fortune Presents Gifts Not According To The Book (Remastered)

12. Radharc (Remastered)

9. Wilderness (Remastered)

Technical Specifications