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| Thornography | 
 enlarge | Artist: Cradle Of Filth
Label: Roadrunner Records
Category: Music
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Avg. Customer Rating:  58 reviews
Sales Rank: 18967
Format: Explicit Lyrics
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 618113
UPC: 016861811327
EAN: 0016861811327
ASIN: B000ICMF4Y
Release Date: October 17, 2006
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| Tracks:
| • | Under Pregnant Skies She Comes Alive like Miss Leviathan | | • | Dirge Inferno | | • | Tonight In FLames | | • | Libertina Grimm | | • | The Byronic Man | | • | I am the Thorn | | • | Cemetery And Sundown | | • | Lovesick for Mina | | • | The Foetus of a New Day Kicking | | • | Rise of the Pentagram | | • | Under the Huntress Moon | | • | Temptation |
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Album Description
And so to 2006, where Cradle Of Filth find themselves in the enviable position of being in a league and class of their own. Having long since outstripped the achievements of their one-time contemporaries, the band is now firmly entrenched in a rich vein of form. The current line-up of Dani Filth, guitarists Paul Allender and Charles Hedger, bassist Dave Pybus and drummer Adrian Erlandsson is the most solid and powerful in the band's career and Thornography is the resounding, conclusive proof. With songs as brutish, bombastic and diverse as Libertina Grimm, Tonight In Flames, Cemetery & Sundown, I Am The Thorn, The Byronic Man (featuring HIM's Ville Valo on guest vocals) and a deranged cover of Heaven 17's '80s pop gem Temptation, the world's biggest and best extreme metal band have never sounded so exhilarating, so vital, so venomous.
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 Great album, but not for everybody October 31, 2006
21 out of 22 found this review helpful
As you can see from earlier posts on this message board, Cradle of Filth have been the subject of much conversation lately. In fact, even some of the members have said Cradle isn't and has never been a true black metal band. And now that these seven Brits have released their second slickly-produced album on a major label, have a MySpace page, and have been in talks with MTV and Hot Topic, "sell out" rumors are running rampant. But this writer's opinion is this is yet another case of a band tweaking its sound without selling out. This has happened so often that I'm getting tired of writing these reviews. Yes, Cradle of Filth did sound a lot more raw and in line with traditional black metal on their debut, 1994's "The Principal of Evil Made Flesh." But what everyone needs to realize is, even though they have crossed the line into mainstream territory, they can still shred as mightily as ever before. On all six of their full length releases previous to this one, COF have seamlessly crafted together gothic overtones, haunting and usually symphonic ambience, brutal extreme metal, imaginative, conceptual lyrics, high amounts of drama and an occasional dash of humor. And their new full length, this year's "Thornography" (a second for Roadrunner), is, of course, the same way. In fact, if anything slightly hinders "Thornography," it's that it can sometimes be a tad bit on the familiar and/or predictable side. For example, Dani's Filth's vocal range--piercing shrieks and low bellows--hasn't changed or matured whatsoever. But one needn't worry that it's a carbon copy of everything else they've already released, because a few new ingredients are brought to the table here, such as guitar soloing (!), and various Iron Maiden-esque harmonies (yep, you read that right).
"Thornography" begins with an expected orchestral overture, "Under Pregnant Skies She Comes Alive Like Miss Leviathan." Tracks like this are pretty standard for a Cradle of Filth album, but it's nonetheless ominous and bone-chilling. "Tonight In Flames" and "Cemetery and Sundown" are also standouts because they take on a new, unique, and daring approach. The former has a clean vocal refrain and piano mid-section, whereas the latter features several melodic hooks and even a vague pop appeal. And the closer, "Temptation," an entirely unexpected yet decent cover of a romantic song originally written by Heaven 17, is perhaps the record's biggest surprise.
The rest of the disc, however, is much different. Track two, "Dirge Inferno," is an all out onslaught of driving blast beats, and catchy, punching twin guitar riffs. Despite being kind of groove-oriented, "I Am The Thorn" is a blistering thrashfest with shredding riffs, rapid fire double bass kicks, and four lengthy, careening solos. "Lovesick For Mina" is vintage Cradle of Filth-it perfectly balances restrained, well-placed melody (i.e. soft strumming, cool piano keys, violins, and spoken word vocals) and unabashed, bludgeoning metal (with blasting drums and strong, fiery leads). "Rise of the Pentagram" utilizes a similarly great dynamic, and places gentle synths, choral vocals (in the background), and what sounds like a church organ alongside smoking, buzzsaw guitar parts. This song is also a highlight because it's almost entirely instrumental, aside from the creepy and somewhat nasty spoken word poem (about sex, the Garden of Eden, serpents, blasphemy, etc.) at the beginning. Lastly of note is "Under Huntress Moon," which boasts bulldozing, earthquake riffs, a deeply grumbling bass line, and insanely fast, pounding skins.
Though "Thornography" isn't quite as epic or innovative as some of their earlier works (like, say, 2003's "Damnation and a Day"), it is substantially more expansive than 2004's "Nymphetamine," because COF definitely took a few new musical strides here. These strides have disgusted many longtime fans and black metal purists and are sure to alienate some newcomers. But the fact of the matter is, aside from a couple experimental moments, this album is surprisingly easy to digest and will satiate those who long to hear what they're used to hearing: full-fledged brutality and face-melting intensity. Thus, "Thornography" is NOT a ruination of the signature, legendary sound Cradle of Filth started establishing over a decade ago; this is the same band you've always known and loved.
 From the tormented abyss known as writers block, Cradle of Filth deliver a sub par performance October 18, 2006
13 out of 33 found this review helpful
This is just horrid. This is so bad, that it makes Nymphetamine look like a classic (quite hard to do) The song writing is simple, and not impressive at all. If you're new to the band, or new to metal in general, i'm sure you will enjoy this. However, to anybody who has any respect for the metal genre, please stay away from this. Dani Filth has not given a good performance vocally or lyrically since 2000. Paul, he is obviously not the same musician that played on the classic "THe Principle of Evil Made Flesh" Adrian, just isn't Adrian here. Then you have Dave, Charles and whatever tool they have playing the keyboards this week. It matters not though simply because it all goes back to the same. This is an insult to metal. Who would have though, a decade ago when they released their magnus opus "Dusk...and Her Embrace" that it would come to this? I doubt any would have thought it would come to this. In store signings at Hot Topic? Singing with the waste of flesh singer from Him? Having Slipknot fans/Him fans buy Cradle of Filth albums? I'm sorry but this is NOT the Cradle of Filth I once knew and loved. This is a washed up band, trying to make money on a label that is as washed up as them (other than one or two good bands) Paul promised this to be an album with riffs influenced by Iron Maiden. That was nothing more than a way to convince fans already aware of their coming demise to buy this. Trust me and beware dear buyer. There is no Iron Maiden influence here at all. I showed this to my brother, who is mainly a rap fan and his reaction was "What happended to these guys?" I can tell you, money and mainstream got to them. I truly had wished they would have hung it up after Nymphetamine, for this very reason. I now believe, cof are indeed their own worst enemy. Selling out their fans who have loved them from day one and alienating them for a larger less intelligent fan base (i.e the fool/Him fan who said that this album would "make satan proud".......... grow up.) If you happen to be a fan of older Cradle of Filth and just want to give them that one last chance, don't bother. Don't give Dani your hard earnded dollars. Cause he sure didn't earn him. I really listen to this album trying to find one positive thing to say. I couldn't, so i just threw it out and put in some Hate Eternal (R.I.P. Jared!) One thing, that dissapoints me maybe more than anything, more than the fact that the lyrics are trash, or the guitar riffs lost their majestic melodic beauty, or the selling out, is that cof was once a tight knit group of amazing musicians, One ego driven singer and over a dozen ex-members later, this is what we have. You can have it back, cause I don't want.
This is NOT Black Metal
This is NOT Extreme Metal
This is NOT Metal period!
This is NOT for anybody with any i.q. over 60
This is NOT the band I once loved.
Less Edge More Craft October 20, 2006
13 out of 16 found this review helpful
Certainly this is the most accessible release from COF yet. And as often occurs in the metal community as soon as beloved bands nod towards commercialism the knives come out and sell out is screamed. No need really because this is the most direct and palatable release so far and I am sure they must be attempting to expand their market, afterall all things must be reborn if they are to continue otherwise it grows stale and old. The vocals are frequently tuneful and the choruses and bridges to the songs are memorable after only a couple of listens. In other words less percistance is needed to find the hook. Indeed this cd reminds me of the old school stylings of Mercyful Fate or the NWOBHM style of that era say 83-ish metal which I personally loved. Of course the Iron Maiden stylings are still very present and it all sounds terribly British. Perhaps the extremity of their sound is in a better doseage for a more mainstream market this time. Song highlights must be 'Tonight in Flames' which really highlights an attempt at more traditional workings and is very successful by doing so, and 'The Byronic Man' for the same reasons. The negative votes are coming (I sense) but I personally think the Edgar Alan Poe gothic style lyrics are now a liability and they should write less cryptically to match the less cryptic style they have adopted musically. Either a watershed release or the end perhaps, time will tell?
Whimpering like a crippled animal October 18, 2006
12 out of 20 found this review helpful
Wow, I hate it when someone has an opinion about something and then gets called an elitist. People have opinions and preferences. That's one of the many things that make us freethinking people i.e. human beings. As for this travesty of an album I feel betrayed. But I am not. Cradle of Filth, like any other musical group have the right to experiment, travel down another road or simply try a new approach. For me, Thornography doesn't work. I find it disagreeable on every account. Point of fact the only thing I did enjoy was hearing Doug Bradley's voice once again. Said album does not contain the Cradle of Filth elements I enjoy. I have enjoyed every album, collection, ep and the such they have put forth save for this one. This is the first time I have been disappointed. To me, it feels like a gigantic step backwards or a leap in the wrong direction. And yes, I wanted more of the same. That's simply what I like. If I wanted something different I would listen to another band/artist. I put Cruelty and the Beast (still my personal favorite) in the car today and feel better. I still love this band as they continue to be one of my "top five". I hope their next album is a better experience for me. I do however allow others to think its great or whatever opinion they wish to formulate. It's their right and one should not argue another's opinion or resort to name calling and/or labeling. This one get 1 star from me. I simply don't like it. Not a single song.
Terrible October 21, 2006
12 out of 16 found this review helpful
The Majority of the Reviews here say it best. Besides the First Intro Track (which is surprisingly good) this record is terrible. It seriously sounds like Cradle has been deeply influenced by the vast number of terrible new and up-incoming bands they've toured with over the last two years. This Record makes Nymphetamine sound like Dusk and Her Embrace. Seriously, dont bother buying it.
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