“If playlists had existed in the seventh century BC then it’s possible that Dionysus would have used Dead Can Dance’s ninth album to soundtrack one of his debauched parties. An exploration of the Greek god’s myth and cult, the Australian duo present the work as an oratorio that stretches over two acts and seven movements. It’s a highbrow concept but one that’s immediately accessible. Written and ”
“Pairing a world’s worth of traditional instruments with widescreen gestures, the legendary duo explore the myth of a Greek god in an unknown tongue.”
“Dionysus, the first new album in six years from Goth-adjacent world pop duo Dead Can Dance, is a soundtrack in search of a film, a lush soundscape inspired by pagan rituals celebrating the God of Wine. The album is divided into two “acts,” made up of three parts each, but not broken out into separate tracks. For some, this might be a welcomed feature, graciously allowing for a fuller listening ex”
