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Dead Can Dance

I have just been turned on to this group Dead can Dance the cd is called Into the labyrinth and I think I am starting to like them. The cd seems to be recorded very well. on the cd it says 4AD is this why it sounds so good? is this a type of recording like mfsl?? is there any other cds with this type of sound? Thanks
harnellt
pmotz
412 posts
 
4AD is a British label which has a lot of "Alternative" acts, some might categorize them as gothic or similar. My experience is mainly with the Dead Can Dance catalog, though I have a few others (can't remember which ones though), they all have good sound, some real good, but it has been a while since I have listened to them so I'll have to be a little vague. As far as music goes, the earlier Dead Can Dance is a little less accessible compared to their most recent (and sadly, last) CD Spiritchaser. The two principals, Lisa Gerrard and Brendan Perry, have both put out solo albums which haven't strayed too far from the sound of Dead Can Dance. You might want to check them out.
kasperhauser
10 posts
 
If you like live music, their "Toward the Within" is terrific.
richingoth
326 posts
 
Just seen on the 4AD website that Lisa Gerrard will be releasing 2 new albums in 2003. Been a fan of DCD since 1984 when I heard them on WNYU-FM 89.1 in NYC as I have their first 4 releases on vinyl. I even have couple of their songs pick for my funeral. Also seen them in 1986 at Symphony Space (Broadway & W96th St.). Picked up their 3cd + 1dvd box set a couple of Christmases ago. Other artist on the 4AD label includes the Cocteau Twins.
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