Sorry it's been a while since I've done a review.
Darkly Darkly, Venus Aversa is Cradle of Filth's new album.
I' m reviewing this because I think it's getting a raw deal from the know it all's out there who couldn't play an instrument if their tenticles were put to the fire.
This album is in a way a cross of the last three, taking pieces from each musically.
They are no longer with Roadrunner by their choice and desire for more creative room. So they are enduring big budget cuts. That is what musicians with passion and balls do.
Dani and friends still deliver.
Minus Sarah, Ashley Ellyon has stepped up doing keyboard and backup vocals, she does the deed well. Also back after being absent from the last album is James Mcllroy, bringing more thrash riffs to the Filth sound. Co founder Paul Adler delivers fine display of scattered solo's. Pybus on Bass still the same as before.
I own the vinyl which comes with an extra song
-Beast of Extermination
If you prefer CD form I suggest the delux edition which comes with a second disc containing 4 bonus songs.
My EvilAngel and I got ours from CM Distro which offers an exclusive T-shirt in normal Filth style to piss of your local conservative anti music mind suckers.
oooh they have the album out already..*goes to check it out* :)
ReplyDeleteI'm behind, hehe.
I really don't like the new chick :( but from what I've heard the album seems alright.
ReplyDeleteI think Cradle of Filth (and Dimmu Borgir) get unfairly singled out quite a bit by certain "more-metal-than-thou" types. I've heard these types call Cradle and Dimmu "sell outs". That makes no sense. It's not like typical 13-year-old girls have pics of Dani and Shagrath on their bedroom walls next to Justin Bieber. Perhaps Cradle and Dimmu don't fit their notion of Black Metal, but they're still freaking awesome METAL! I have this album, and I think it is great as usual. As far as I am concerned, Cradle of Filth have never let me down.
ReplyDeleteYou know I love you right!
ReplyDeleteI so agree!
I like her keyboard playing but not overly into her voice but still love the album.
ReplyDeleteThe feeling is mutual, hon! ;)
ReplyDeleteI like her keyboard playing but not overly into her voice but still love the album.
ReplyDeleteI really don't like the new chick :( but from what I've heard the album seems alright.
ReplyDeleteYou know I love you right!
ReplyDeleteI so agree!