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Perhaps Edge of Sanity's most lauded recording, Crimson is really a single 40-minute song/concept record that is perhaps one of the most interesting achievements in death metal -- a genre that generally doesn't lend itself to obscure pursuits. Generally, every death metal disc is conceptual in its single-minded focus on destruction (of life, God, art, ideas, and, especially, rock), but Crimson is different in that it delivers lyrical nuance and consistent musical themes from front to back. Often thought of as the essential Edge of Sanity disc, Crimson features the classic band lineup of Dan Swano on vocals, guitarists Dread and Sami Nerberg, Benny Larsson on drums, and Anders Lundberg on bass. Equal parts sprawling, orchestral epic and downright heavyweight slugfest, this "song" tears at many metal preconceptions. A challenging effort, Crimson is a must-have for all death metal fans.
© Vincent Jeffries /TiVo
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Peter In De Betou, Mastering Engineer - Dan Swanö, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, Mastering Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer, Lead Vocalist - Benny Larsson, Composer, Drums - Andreas Axelsson, Composer, Lyricist, Guitar - Edge Of Sanity, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Anders Lindberg, Composer, Bass Guitar - Sami Nerberg, Guitar
(P) 2025 Century Media Records Ltd. under exclusive license from Edge of Sanity
Mikael Akerfeldt, Vocal - Peter In De Betou, Mastering Engineer - Dan Swanö, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, Mastering Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer, Lead Vocalist - Benny Larsson, Composer, Drums - Andreas Axelsson, Composer, Lyricist, Guitar - Edge Of Sanity, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Anders Lindberg, Composer, Bass Guitar - Anders Måreby, Cello - Sami Nerberg, Guitar
(P) 2025 Century Media Records Ltd. under exclusive license from Edge of Sanity
Peter In De Betou, Mastering Engineer - Dan Swanö, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, Mastering Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer, Lead Vocalist - Benny Larsson, Composer, Drums - Andreas Axelsson, Composer, Lyricist, Guitar - Edge Of Sanity, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Anders Lindberg, Composer, Bass Guitar - Sami Nerberg, Guitar
(P) 2025 Century Media Records Ltd. under exclusive license from Edge of Sanity
Mikael Akerfeldt, Vocal - Peter In De Betou, Mastering Engineer - Dan Swanö, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, Mastering Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer, Lead Vocalist - Benny Larsson, Composer, Drums - Andreas Axelsson, Composer, Lyricist, Guitar - Edge Of Sanity, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Anders Lindberg, Composer, Bass Guitar - Sami Nerberg, Guitar
(P) 2025 Century Media Records Ltd. under exclusive license from Edge of Sanity
Peter In De Betou, Mastering Engineer - Dan Swanö, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, Mastering Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer, Lead Vocalist - Benny Larsson, Composer, Drums - Andreas Axelsson, Composer, Lyricist, Guitar - Edge Of Sanity, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Anders Lindberg, Composer, Bass Guitar - Sami Nerberg, Guitar
(P) 2025 Century Media Records Ltd. under exclusive license from Edge of Sanity
Mikael Akerfeldt, Vocal - Peter In De Betou, Mastering Engineer - Dan Swanö, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, Mastering Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer, Lead Vocalist - Benny Larsson, Composer, Drums - Andreas Axelsson, Composer, Lyricist, Guitar - Edge Of Sanity, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Anders Lindberg, Composer, Bass Guitar - Sami Nerberg, Guitar
(P) 2025 Century Media Records Ltd. under exclusive license from Edge of Sanity
Mikael Akerfeldt, Vocal - Peter In De Betou, Mastering Engineer - Dan Swanö, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, Mastering Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer, Lead Vocalist - Benny Larsson, Composer, Drums - Andreas Axelsson, Composer, Lyricist, Guitar - Edge Of Sanity, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Anders Lindberg, Composer, Bass Guitar - Sami Nerberg, Guitar
(P) 2025 Century Media Records Ltd. under exclusive license from Edge of Sanity
Peter In De Betou, Mastering Engineer - Dan Swanö, Composer, Lyricist, Producer, Mastering Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Recording Engineer, Lead Vocalist - Benny Larsson, Composer, Drums - Andreas Axelsson, Composer, Lyricist, Guitar - Edge Of Sanity, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Anders Lindberg, Composer, Bass Guitar - Sami Nerberg, Guitar
(P) 2025 Century Media Records Ltd. under exclusive license from Edge of Sanity
Album review
Perhaps Edge of Sanity's most lauded recording, Crimson is really a single 40-minute song/concept record that is perhaps one of the most interesting achievements in death metal -- a genre that generally doesn't lend itself to obscure pursuits. Generally, every death metal disc is conceptual in its single-minded focus on destruction (of life, God, art, ideas, and, especially, rock), but Crimson is different in that it delivers lyrical nuance and consistent musical themes from front to back. Often thought of as the essential Edge of Sanity disc, Crimson features the classic band lineup of Dan Swano on vocals, guitarists Dread and Sami Nerberg, Benny Larsson on drums, and Anders Lundberg on bass. Equal parts sprawling, orchestral epic and downright heavyweight slugfest, this "song" tears at many metal preconceptions. A challenging effort, Crimson is a must-have for all death metal fans.
© Vincent Jeffries /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 8 track(s)
- Total length: 00:39:59
- Main artists: Edge Of Sanity
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Century Media
- Genre: Metal
(P) 2025 Century Media Records Ltd., under exclusive license from Edge Of Sanity
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