Cradle of Filth Nymphetamine
Roadrunner Records September 28th, 2004
By Jason Jordan
Damnation and a Day, Cradle of Filths last effort, was pretty good, although the frequent interludes were overly distracting, and a few tracks were noticeably dull. Nymphetamine capitalizes on the strong points we witnessed on their last release; also, the band display a new sense of creativity, which is conveyed through select tracks on this album.
Satyriasis is the requisite, epic Cradle of Filth introduction. Then, Gilded Cunt masterfully takes the reins as the listener is continually pummeled with wavy rhythms and pseudo-thrash verses. Nemesis features powerful riffing and spiraling guitar leads. Its too bad that the beginning twenty-seconds of the song are utterly boring, which might dissuade individuals from listening further. Gabrielle is interesting due to the eerie keyboard melodies that permeate and radiate throughout the track. Absinthe with Faust is a somber composition; parts of the aforementioned are overwhelmingly mean (1:00 minute mark and beyond). Nymphetamine (Overdose) is touted as the blistering title track, but I found it rather docile its almost as if its an amalgamation of the lesser compelling elements from tracks one through five. Medusa and Hemlock is a gripping piece with its captivating riffs and vocal strains, the latter of which is provided by Dani Filth. The mid-section conjures panicky feelings and the chanting further enhances the depiction. Coffin Fodder and English Fire are arguably of little importance. Notable, though, is the finely crafted Filthy Little Secret. The remainder of Nymphetamine is enjoyable enough, but far from groundbreaking.
The signature Cradle of Filth sound definitely comes to play on this record, and most of you know what that sound is like. If youve delved into any albums from this bands catalog, then youll probably fancy elements of this. I would comfortably label Nymphetamine as the groups best release since 2000s Midian.
8/10
Official Cradle of Filth website
Official Roadrunner Records website
Roadrunner Records September 28th, 2004
By Jason Jordan
Damnation and a Day, Cradle of Filths last effort, was pretty good, although the frequent interludes were overly distracting, and a few tracks were noticeably dull. Nymphetamine capitalizes on the strong points we witnessed on their last release; also, the band display a new sense of creativity, which is conveyed through select tracks on this album.
Satyriasis is the requisite, epic Cradle of Filth introduction. Then, Gilded Cunt masterfully takes the reins as the listener is continually pummeled with wavy rhythms and pseudo-thrash verses. Nemesis features powerful riffing and spiraling guitar leads. Its too bad that the beginning twenty-seconds of the song are utterly boring, which might dissuade individuals from listening further. Gabrielle is interesting due to the eerie keyboard melodies that permeate and radiate throughout the track. Absinthe with Faust is a somber composition; parts of the aforementioned are overwhelmingly mean (1:00 minute mark and beyond). Nymphetamine (Overdose) is touted as the blistering title track, but I found it rather docile its almost as if its an amalgamation of the lesser compelling elements from tracks one through five. Medusa and Hemlock is a gripping piece with its captivating riffs and vocal strains, the latter of which is provided by Dani Filth. The mid-section conjures panicky feelings and the chanting further enhances the depiction. Coffin Fodder and English Fire are arguably of little importance. Notable, though, is the finely crafted Filthy Little Secret. The remainder of Nymphetamine is enjoyable enough, but far from groundbreaking.
The signature Cradle of Filth sound definitely comes to play on this record, and most of you know what that sound is like. If youve delved into any albums from this bands catalog, then youll probably fancy elements of this. I would comfortably label Nymphetamine as the groups best release since 2000s Midian.
8/10
Official Cradle of Filth website
Official Roadrunner Records website
