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Dead Magic by Anna Von Hausswolff, released 2 March 2018.
This version of Dead Magic comes as a 1xCD. -
Anna Von Hauswolff's new album Dead Magic, come out March 2nd, 2018 on City Slang. When asked for her commentary on the content of the album, Von Hauswolff provided this quote from Swedish author Walter Ljungquist."Take a human death, a thin, pathetic outer contour that encloses a great, unknown silence. It is in that silence, in an unknown, just imagine the center as the legend grows. Ah yes! Therefore, there are no legends in our time. Our time is a time without silence and secrets, and without it there are no living legends."1. The Truth, The Glow, The Fall (12:08 Min)2. The Mysterious Vanishing of Electra (06:09 Min)3. Ugly And Vengeful (16:17)4. The Marble Eye (5:19 Min)5. K?llans ?teruppst?ndelse (07:26 Min)
Released in a glossy 4-panel clear-tray digipak; no booklet, no lyrics.
Track durations do not appear on the release.
Basic tracking at Black Tornado in Copenhagen
Recorded at Black Tornado, Art Freq Studios and Figure Eight Recording in NY
Pipe organ recorded in stereo live at Marmorkirken, special thanks to Lars Top-Galia
Mastered at Chicago Mastering
? &? 2018 Pomperipossa Records under exclusive license to City Slang.
"Dead Magic" on CD is a haunting, immersive album by Swedish artist Anna von Hausswolff, released on the renowned independent label City Slang. The record unfolds like a dark, cinematic journey, built around towering pipe-organ drones, atmospheric soundscapes, and Anna von Hausswolff's powerful, otherworldly voice. Across its long, evolving tracks, "Dead Magic" moves between fragile, intimate passages and overwhelming walls of sound, merging elements of art rock, drone, neoclassical and doom-influenced atmospheres. The CD edition offers pristine sound quality that accentuates the dynamics, from the quietest, reverberant nuances to the monumental climaxes that feel almost liturgical in their intensity. This is a work meant to be heard in full, as a cohesive, deeply emotional ritual rather than a collection of isolated songs.
As an artist, Anna von Hausswolff has become one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary experimental and avant-rock music. Known for her use of church organs and her dramatic songwriting, she has steadily built an international following through critically acclaimed albums and intense live performances that often feel like a cross between a concert and a ceremony. With each release, she has expanded her sonic palette and deepened the emotional scope of her music, earning a reputation for bold artistic vision and fearless exploration of themes such as mortality, spirituality, and the uncanny. "Dead Magic" stands among her most celebrated works, frequently cited by critics and fans alike as a milestone in her discography and a reference point for modern dark, atmospheric music.
City Slang, the label behind this CD, is a respected independent company founded in Europe and known for its carefully curated roster of innovative and genre-defying artists. Over the years, City Slang has become synonymous with high-quality releases that value artistic integrity over trends, providing a home for musicians who push boundaries in indie rock, experimental, electronic and beyond. The label's long-standing commitment to distinctive album artwork, strong physical editions and thoughtful promotion has helped many artists reach an international audience. With "Dead Magic," City Slang continues its tradition of supporting ambitious, emotionally resonant music and presenting it in a way that appeals to both dedicated collectors and new listeners.
For fans of dark, atmospheric and deeply emotional music, the CD edition of "Dead Magic" is more than just a physical format: it is an invitation to step into a sonic world that blurs the line between the sacred and the profane. Whether discovered through headphones in solitary listening sessions or played loud in a dimly lit room, this album leaves a lingering impression--one of awe, unease, and a strange, transcendent beauty that resonates long after the final note fades.
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