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A 1998 concept album based on the bloody legend of the murderous Hungarian countess Elizabeth Bathory, CRUELTY AND THE BEAST finds the English black-metal act Cradle of Filth indulging in a Wagnerian symphonic sound. While some of CRUELTY's tracks stick to a more straightforward metal aesthetic (see the demonic, driving "Cruelty Brought Thee Orchids"), "Desire in Violent Overture" and the sweeping "Bathory Aria" embody frontman Dani Filth's vision of a more grandiose depiction of narrative horror. Subsequent outings would see the goth-leaning ensemble reaching a wider audience, but BEAST stands out as one of Cradle of Filth's most ambitious and impressive achievements.
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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, Performer - Cradle Of Filth, Producer - 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
Anstis, Composer - Anstis, Lyricist - G. Piras, Composer - G. Piras, Lyricist - Jan-Peter Genkel, Producer - D. Davey, Composer - D. Davey, Lyricist - Cradle Of Filth, Performer - Cradle Of Filth, Producer - 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, Performer - Cradle Of Filth, Producer - 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, Performer - Cradle Of Filth, Producer - 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
Anstis, Composer - Anstis, Lyricist - G. Piras, Composer - G. Piras, Lyricist - Jan-Peter Genkel, Producer - D. Davey, Composer - D. Davey, Lyricist - Cradle Of Filth, Performer - Cradle Of Filth, Producer - 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, Performer - Cradle Of Filth, Producer - 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, Performer - Cradle Of Filth, Producer - R. Eaglestone, Composer - R. Eaglestone, Lyricist - Barker, Composer - Barker, Lyricist - Smith, Composer - Smith, Lyricist
(P) 2002 Music For Nations
Album review
A 1998 concept album based on the bloody legend of the murderous Hungarian countess Elizabeth Bathory, CRUELTY AND THE BEAST finds the English black-metal act Cradle of Filth indulging in a Wagnerian symphonic sound. While some of CRUELTY's tracks stick to a more straightforward metal aesthetic (see the demonic, driving "Cruelty Brought Thee Orchids"), "Desire in Violent Overture" and the sweeping "Bathory Aria" embody frontman Dani Filth's vision of a more grandiose depiction of narrative horror. Subsequent outings would see the goth-leaning ensemble reaching a wider audience, but BEAST stands out as one of Cradle of Filth's most ambitious and impressive achievements.
© TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 10 track(s)
- Total length: 00:58:32
- Main artists: Cradle Of Filth
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Sony BMG Music Entertainment
- Genre: Pop/Rock
(P) 1998 Music For Nations
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