Milder Wahn / Germany / RE 2025 / LP, Limited Edition
Brannten Schnüre's 2017 release, reissued in all its haunting glory, showcases the German duo's signature experimental dark folk style. Christian Schoppik and Katie Rich blend traditional instruments, eerie vocals, and textured recordings to create immersive, dreamlike soundscapes. Standout tracks like Das Jungfrauliche Ohr and Die Milchlinse set an eerie tone, while Die Geschandete Venus explores a darker, melancholic mood. The B-side dives into surreal, cinematic territory with intricate compositions like Der Kleinere Mit Gefleckten Linien Umgebene Papillonsflugel. Drawing on influences like Nico and Novy Svet, the album is both unsettling and strangely beautiful.