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Although the black metal resurgence in the '90s was centralized in Scandinavian countries, Britain's Cradle of Filth was perhaps the most recognizable band to appear during that time. Brandishing a razor-sharp wit, excellent playing skills, memorable songs, and a penchant for controversy, the band had just the right combination of skills to make it a genuine threat to the mainstream. To celebrate Cradle of Filth's ten years of metal rumblings, the band compiled tracks from each of its albums and released the two-disc Lovecraft & Witch Hearts. As a showcase for the band's progression, the album tends to fail, as it features material that fits into the same vein of high-concept black metal. But as a pure dose of moody, visceral music taken from Cradle of Filth's entire career, this is a fabulous success. One listen to "Her Ghost in the Fog" shows a band that can be dramatic, melancholy, and venomous within the same song. The group's ability to pack so much into a single track is a testament to the bandmembers' abilities as influential genre songwriters. The inclusion of several remixes and covers is a nice touch, giving the album a variety that mirrors the way a typical Cradle of Filth album sounds. Because of the band's tendency to give its albums concepts and linking themes, the compilation still doesn't paint the ultimate picture of Cradle of Filth. But Lovecraft & Witch Hearts is an excellent way to hear the group for the first time, as well as a handy sampler for longtime fans. Few metal compilations manage to do justice to the band being covered, but this is a satanic roller coaster ride that collects Cradle of Filth's best work into one savage collection.
© Bradley Torreano /TiVo
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(P) 2000 Music For Nations
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(P) 2002 Music For Nations
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(P) 2002 Music For Nations
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(P) 2002 Music For Nations
Kit Woolven, Producer - Anstis, Composer - Anstis, Lyricist - Mark Lucian, Mixing Engineer - Mark Lucian, Recording Engineer - Moffit, Composer - Moffit, Lyricist - D. Davey, Composer - D. Davey, Lyricist - Cradle Of Filth, Performer - R. Eaglestone, Composer - R. Eaglestone, Lyricist - Barker, Composer - Barker, Lyricist
(P) 1999 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
Anstis, Composer - Anstis, Lyricist - G. Piras, Composer - G. Piras, Lyricist - Jan-Peter Genkel, Producer - D. Davey, Composer - D. Davey, Lyricist - Cradle Of Filth, Producer - Cradle Of Filth, Performer - R. Eaglestone, Composer - R. Eaglestone, Lyricist - Barker, Composer - Barker, Lyricist - Smith, Composer - Smith, Lyricist
(P) 2002 Music For Nations
Anstis, Composer - Anstis, Lyricist - Dan Sprigg, Recording Engineer - G. Piras, Composer - G. Piras, Lyricist - D. Davey, Composer - D. Davey, Lyricist - Cradle Of Filth, Producer - Cradle Of Filth, Performer - Mike Exeter, Recording Engineer - R. Eaglestone, Composer - R. Eaglestone, Lyricist - Smith, Composer - Smith, Lyricist
(P) 1999 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
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(P) 2000 Music For Nations
Kit Woolven, Producer - Anstis, Composer - Anstis, Lyricist - Moffit, Composer - Moffit, Lyricist - D. Davey, Composer - D. Davey, Lyricist - Cradle Of Filth, Performer - R. Eaglestone, Composer - R. Eaglestone, Lyricist - Barker, Composer - Barker, Lyricist
(P) 2002 Music For Nations
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(P) 2002 Music For Nations
P. Allender, Composer - P. Allender, Lyricist - G. Piras, Composer - G. Piras, Lyricist - John Fryer, Producer - D. Davey, Composer - D. Davey, Lyricist - A. Erlandsson, Composer - A. Erlandsson, Lyricist - Cradle Of Filth, Performer - M. Powell, Composer - M. Powell, Lyricist - R. Eaglestone, Composer - R. Eaglestone, Lyricist
(P) 2000 Music For Nations
DISC 2
Anstis, Composer - Anstis, Lyricist - G. Piras, Composer - G. Piras, Lyricist - Jan-Peter Genkel, Producer - D. Davey, Composer - D. Davey, Lyricist - Cradle Of Filth, Producer - Cradle Of Filth, Performer - R. Eaglestone, Composer - R. Eaglestone, Lyricist - Barker, Composer - Barker, Lyricist - Smith, Composer - Smith, Lyricist
(P) 2002 Music For Nations
Anstis, Composer - Anstis, Lyricist - G. Piras, Composer - G. Piras, Lyricist - Jan-Peter Genkel, Producer - D. Davey, Composer - D. Davey, Lyricist - Cradle Of Filth, Producer - Cradle Of Filth, Performer - R. Eaglestone, Composer - R. Eaglestone, Lyricist - Barker, Composer - Barker, Lyricist - Smith, Composer - Smith, Lyricist
(P) 2002 Music For Nations
M. Walkyier, Composer - M. Walkyier, Lyricist - John Fryer, Producer - A. Sneap, Composer - A. Sneap, Lyricist - Cradle Of Filth, Performer
(P) 2000 Music For Nations
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(P) 2002 Music For Nations
Anstis, Composer - Anstis, Lyricist - G. Piras, Composer - G. Piras, Lyricist - Jan-Peter Genkel, Producer - D. Davey, Composer - D. Davey, Lyricist - Cradle Of Filth, Producer - Cradle Of Filth, Performer - R. Eaglestone, Composer - R. Eaglestone, Lyricist - Barker, Composer - Barker, Lyricist - Smith, Composer - Smith, Lyricist
(P) 2002 Music For Nations
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(P) 2000 Music For Nations
Kit Woolven, Producer - Anstis, Composer - Anstis, Lyricist - Moffit, Composer - Moffit, Lyricist - D. Davey, Composer - D. Davey, Lyricist - Cradle Of Filth, Performer - R. Eaglestone, Composer - R. Eaglestone, Lyricist - Barker, Composer - Barker, Lyricist
(P) 2002 Music For Nations
Anstis, Composer - Anstis, Lyricist - G. Piras, Composer - G. Piras, Lyricist - Jan-Peter Genkel, Producer - D. Davey, Composer - D. Davey, Lyricist - Cradle Of Filth, Producer - Cradle Of Filth, Performer - R. Eaglestone, Composer - R. Eaglestone, Lyricist - Barker, Composer - Barker, Lyricist - Smith, Composer - Smith, Lyricist
(P) 2002 Music For Nations
R. Ross, Composer - R. Ross, Lyricist - K. Lee, Composer - K. Lee, Lyricist - Cradle Of Filth, Producer - Cradle Of Filth, Performer
(P) 2002 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
Anstis, Composer - Anstis, Lyricist - Dan Sprigg, Recording Engineer - D. Davey, Composer - D. Davey, Lyricist - Cradle Of Filth, Producer - Cradle Of Filth, Performer - Mike Exeter, Recording Engineer - R. Eaglestone, Composer - R. Eaglestone, Lyricist - Smith, Composer - Smith, Lyricist
(P) 1999 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
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(P) 2000 Music For Nations
Kit Woolven, Producer - Hanneman, Composer - Hanneman, Lyricist - Cradle Of Filth, Performer - King, Composer - King, Lyricist
(P) 2002 Music For Nations
Jan-Peter Genkel, Producer - Cradle Of Filth, Producer - Cradle Of Filth, Performer - S. Harris, Composer - S. Harris, Lyricist
(P) 2002 Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited
Albumbeschreibung
Although the black metal resurgence in the '90s was centralized in Scandinavian countries, Britain's Cradle of Filth was perhaps the most recognizable band to appear during that time. Brandishing a razor-sharp wit, excellent playing skills, memorable songs, and a penchant for controversy, the band had just the right combination of skills to make it a genuine threat to the mainstream. To celebrate Cradle of Filth's ten years of metal rumblings, the band compiled tracks from each of its albums and released the two-disc Lovecraft & Witch Hearts. As a showcase for the band's progression, the album tends to fail, as it features material that fits into the same vein of high-concept black metal. But as a pure dose of moody, visceral music taken from Cradle of Filth's entire career, this is a fabulous success. One listen to "Her Ghost in the Fog" shows a band that can be dramatic, melancholy, and venomous within the same song. The group's ability to pack so much into a single track is a testament to the bandmembers' abilities as influential genre songwriters. The inclusion of several remixes and covers is a nice touch, giving the album a variety that mirrors the way a typical Cradle of Filth album sounds. Because of the band's tendency to give its albums concepts and linking themes, the compilation still doesn't paint the ultimate picture of Cradle of Filth. But Lovecraft & Witch Hearts is an excellent way to hear the group for the first time, as well as a handy sampler for longtime fans. Few metal compilations manage to do justice to the band being covered, but this is a satanic roller coaster ride that collects Cradle of Filth's best work into one savage collection.
© Bradley Torreano /TiVo
About the album
- 2 disc(s) - 24 track(s)
- Total length: 02:23:33
- Main artists: Cradle Of Filth
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Sony BMG Music Entertainment
- Genre: Pop/Rock
(P) 2002 Music For Nations
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