1. THE GLASS COFFIN 2. FOREVER LOVES DECAY 3. JESUS, JUNK AND THE JURISDICTION 4. IDOLATRY 5. GOOD MOURNING SUN 6. THE PERFUME OF TRAITORS 7. LAST EUROPA KISS 8. THE RULE OF THIRDS 9. TRULY BE 10. THEIR DECEPTION 11. MY RHINE ATROCITY 12. TAKEYYA 13. LET GO
Description:
Rule Of Thirds by Death In June, released 20 June 2017, includes the following tracks: "Jesus, Junk And The Jurisdiction", "Good Mourning Sun", "Last Europa Kiss", "Truly Be" and more.
This version of Rule Of Thirds comes as a 1xCD. -
Recorded between the Southern Autumn Equinox and Halloween, 2007 at Big Sound Studios and The Full Bench, Adelaide, SA.
[Back sleeve]
Made in USA
Packaged in an embossed gatefold card sleeve with 16-page lyrics booklet.
"The Rule Of Thirds" is a CD album by Death In June, presented here in a high-quality gatefold (Gat) edition that underlines its special status within the band's discography. The record continues the project's distinctive blend of dark folk, post-industrial and atmospheric soundscapes, combining sparse acoustic guitars, measured percussion and haunting vocals with a strong sense of mood and symbolism. Lyrically introspective and often oblique, the album invites repeated listening, revealing more of its emotional and conceptual depth over time. The carefully sequenced tracks create a cohesive listening experience that moves between fragile melancholy and austere intensity, making this CD a compelling addition for dedicated followers of Death In June and for listeners drawn to darker, ritualistic songwriting. The gatefold packaging enhances the physical presentation with expanded artwork and a more substantial feel in the hand, emphasizing the album's collectible character.
Death In June, formed in the early 1980s around core member Douglas P., has become one of the most influential and discussed names in the neofolk and post-industrial underground. Over the decades, the project has built a substantial body of work and a loyal international cult following, helping to shape the sound and aesthetics of an entire scene. While often operating outside the mainstream, Death In June's releases are widely regarded as touchstones within their genre, inspiring countless artists who explore similar minimalist, martial and folk-tinged approaches to dark music. "The Rule Of Thirds" stands in this long line of albums that combine stark songwriting with a strong conceptual and visual identity.
The CD is released by Ner, a label known within the underground for handling carefully curated, artist-driven editions that cater to collectors and connoisseurs of dark, alternative and experimental sounds. Ner places emphasis on distinctive physical formats, thoughtful artwork and limited runs, ensuring that each title feels like a deliberate, crafted object rather than a mass-produced item. For fans of Death In June and related styles, Ner has established itself as a reliable source for high-quality, enduring releases that respect both the artists and the audience.
Whether you are deep into neofolk and post-industrial music or are discovering Death In June for the first time, "The Rule Of Thirds" on CD offers an intense, focused and immersive listening journey. The combination of understated arrangements, evocative vocals and austere atmospheres, together with the gatefold presentation and the label's attention to detail, makes this edition a notable piece in any serious collection of dark and alternative music.