Delirium Tremens: The Best of Chthonic Force

Chthonic Force

Discriminate Audio

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Delirium Tremens: The Best of Chthonic Force is a very unusual musical experience. It is the joint project of Vadge Moore (ex-Dwarves / Phoenix Thunderstone) and Wendy Van Dusen (Neither/Neither World). Since the band’s inception in 1999, Chthonic Force has released two full-length albums (1999’s Chthonic Force and 2003’s Agathodaemon), a split single (Mouth Pigs), and appeared on several compilations. This is a superb introduction to their unique sound and presentation.

Musically it is an adventurous production transcending a range of traditional genres and mixing ambient, metal, electronic, and industrial as well as what could be interpreted as noise and textured sound effects. In regards to content it really pushes the boundaries, this is a collection of tracks which have been carefully and deliberately compiled to go beyond the confines of bourgeois morality and examine thoughts which would normally be consider contraband. Satanism, amorality, sadism, mass murder, might is right and misanthropy are all part of the package. This is not petty diabolism or simple rebellion, these are well considered contraventions of traditional values and will force any listener to consider the hypocrisy of modern standards of behaviour and so called ethics.

There are also some amazing voice dialogue tracks by such dark luminaries as Peter Sotos and Boyd Rice.

This is a dark and confronting album with both a superbly edgy musical style and content which makes it stand out from the crowd.

It is only available in limited release from Discriminate Audio so make sure you get a copy quick. You will be glad you did.