The Gods Laugh

by Alison Cotton

The Gods Laugh cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 19 June 2026
  • Label: Rocket
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 39:56
  • Community rating: 3.17/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

On 'The Gods Laugh', Alison Cotton explores the intersection of avant-folk and drone. The album utilizes drawn-out, meditative tones and rich acoustic instrumentation, particularly her signature viola, to conjure a deeply atmospheric and distinctly medieval sonic landscape.

Genres

Descriptors: medieval, atmospheric

Tracklist

  1. I Still Know You Are Calling My Name (1:45)
  2. I Am! (6:53)
  3. What Were Those Words You Spoke to Me? (6:31)
  4. The Night It Darkens All Around Me (5:43)
  5. The Final Harvest (1:30)
  6. A Storm in Morwenstow (3:59)
  7. Sprigs of Heather (4:44)
  8. Round of the Red Cape (2:16)
  9. The Gods Laugh at Those Who Make Plans (6:32)

Credits

More from Alison Cotton: full discography