This is a thread to discuss neofolk, it's variants, etc.
For anyone new to the genre, here are some recommendations:
Nest, from Finland, sit on the lengthier and more atmospheric side of the spectrum, their second album has longer sons and is more minimalistic.
Sample: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MTgbKL8-iA
Sol Invictus, one of the pioneers whose best work is when they blend neofolk with industrial and neoclassical music.
Sample: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmjlpFiHOUs
Kiss the Anus of a Black Cat, who I've only heard one album from, seem to have a more straightforward chorus and vocal driven neofolk style.
Sample: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZ2SvK6pwqQ
Empyrium, a one-time doom metal act, have some good neofolk material.
Sample: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WOwpvrHsfk
Darkwood, whose songs are in both English and German:
Sample: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0Yg9-j0CRI
Ordo Rosarius Equilibrio, who mix the genre with industrial and neoclassical. Their best album is Apocalips, which is also the one I listen to most often. The lyrics are quite romantic/gothicy, and can be somewhat cringe inducing. The song linked is one of their folkier pieces.
Sample: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZ3QEX3J34A
Daemonia Nymphe, who put an ancient Green spin on the genre.
Sample: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a28iwNevoJs
Death in June, another one of the pioneers.
Sample: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgtfL25WrPk
I like most variants of the genre, but I enjoy it most when it's mixed with industrial music, such as ORE and Sol Invictus. I also don't really care for the stuff with lyrics in German most of the time, it often sounds a bit wacky.
