Consider this a good time to go commune with the gargoyle statuary at your local cathedral.ĭecember 14 – 21, 1995: Various luminaries of goth, including Lycia, Eva O., and This Ascension, cover traditional holiday fare in this 15-track compilation. Eerie, trance-like reworkings of “Oh Come All Ye Faithful” and “Carol of the Bells” seem to urge deep, Druid thought, not dread. But Christmas in the hands of Arcanta, Thantos and Love Spirals Downwards, among others, is not quite as stygian as the name suggests.
The Projekt label’s coven of gothic artists does emphasize the night in “Silent Night” and other seasonal songs on this intriquing 15-track set. No more barking dogs or Perry Como for you, uh-uh! While away the frigid hours until the important day with strains of Black Tape For A Blue Girl’s crusade “Chanukkah, Oh Chanukkah,” Lycia’s darkly sensual “We Three Kings,” Love Spirals Downwards’ “Welcome Christmas” (from the Grinch Who Stole Christmas), or Faith and the Muse bringing you the pagan madrigal “A Winter Wassail.” There’s also Arcanta’s “Carol of the Bells” (their first release on Projekt ever) and Attrition’s cut-up “Silent Night.” All graced by our lovely Dark Angel prepared to brighten many a dark holiday night. A classic!ĭark holiday tracks from all your favorites. This is the one that started it all! Projekt’s 1995 Holiday compilation. album/excelsis-a-dark-noel-2021-remaster
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