Death in June Album: “Discriminate: A Compilation Of Personal Choice 1981-97”

I can't really say i'm a fan of goth music, nor am i a fan of folk music. But when an artist finds a way to meld the two together, i seem to be drawn to the music in ways i cannot begin to describe. This cd should appeals to anyone who is a fan of melody and obscure yet compelling lyrics. Sure, some of the lyrics have some suspect tangents (Rose Clouds of Holocaust, Giddy Giddy Carousel and a multitude of others), but it's easy to glance over this and appreciate the music for what it is, well crafted neo-folk(or whatever the kids call it these days).

Tracks

1 Fields of Rape-1985

2 Hail! The white Grain-1987

3 Rose Clouds of Holocaust-1995

4 Till the living Flesh is burned-1982

5 Break the black Ice-1986

6 Torture by Roses-1986

7 To drown a Rose-1986

8 Luther's Army-1995

9 Little black Angel-1992

10 But, what ends when the Symbols shatter?-1992

11 Heilige Leben-1989

12 Cathedral of Tears-1993

13 Leopard Flowers-1996

14 The Guilty have no Pride-1982

15 Accidental Protege-1995

Disc 2

16 Hullo Angel-1989

17 Heaven Street-1981

18 She said destroy-1984

19 Fall apart-1989

20 Leper Lord-1985

21 C'est un Reve-1985

22 Touch Defiles-1987

23 Come before Christ and murder Love-1986

24 Rocking Horse Night-1986

25 Hollows of Devotion-1992

26 Golden Wedding of Sorrow-1992

27 Black Radio-1984

28 Runes and Men-1987

29 Giddy Giddy Carousel-1989

30 13 Years of Carrion-1995

31 Crush My Soul-1985

32 Honour of Silence-1985

Personally the most accurate "best of" DIJ album featuring material from '81-'97. If this is your first experience in hearing their wonderful music this is a very good starting point since they have a very exhaustive discography. Out of all the DIJ albums I own,I love them all but this one is an essential since it covers more of their popular songs on 2 discs. But for the newcomer I would seriously consider purchasing their music at I-tunes because import prices are seriously ridiculous. Seriously.

This album is incredible. The words 'hauntingly beautiful' would apply if they were'nt already a cliche. It may be too morbid for some, and I can see how people might find it a little repetitive, but I loved it. Great accoustic folk-goth.