If they feature alienated, isolated characters, constricting environments or even the slightest whiff of an apocalyptic theme they are celebrated as, well, timely.

At opposite ends of the country, remarkable modern operas with a millenarian or apocalyptic theme were revisited in semi-staged performances on consecutive evenings.

In common with later albums the lyrics heavily reference the dark side of the occult and apocalyptic themes.

There was a steady stream of popular music with apocalyptic themes.

Some of this group deal with matters as before, others focus on apocalyptic themes.