"Island" is a collaboration between David Tibet (Current 93) and Hilmar Örn Hilmarsson (HÖH) which was recorded over a 5 year period in Iceland, and features appearances from numerous Icelandic musicians and vocalists, including Björk on the album's opening track. Many consider this album to be Tibet's "4AD" album, meaning that it is a departure both from Tibet's early industrial days and his later neofolk era; rather, this sounds like Tibet's take on Dead Can Dance, and the result is haunting, shimmering and otherworldly. Current 93 has always maintained a certain vibe of magick, myth and mysticism, but at times the sparse neo-folk feels detached from the profound lyrics. HÖH fills in the gaps on "Island" and provides an ambient atmosphere worthy of Tibet's thematic vision.
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