Cradle Of FilthCruelty And The Beast

Notes:

• Released in jewel case (transparent tray) with 20-page booklet.

• It is a concept album based on the legend of the Hungarian "blood countess" Elizabeth Báthory.

• Info from the CD face:
Made in England.

• Info from the back cover:
© 1998 Music For Nations. 
℗ 1998 Music For Nations.
Made in England.

• Info from the booklet:
Chapter IV, "Cruelty & The Beast", was invoked from the first full moon of January ♑ to the penumbral lunar eclipse of March ♓, at DEP International / Abattoir Studios, Birmingham, 1998, E.H.
Solo orchestral movements summoned by candlelight at Springvale Studios, Ipswich.
Slavemastered at Transfermation, London.
An extra bout of gratitude must be delivered upon Alchemist for the loan of His treasury and the suitably Gothic Alembic Hall.

• Total playing time: 58:55.

1. Once Upon Atrocity 1:43
2. Thirteen Autumns And A Widow 7:14
3. Cruelty Brought Thee Orchids 7:18
4. Beneath The Howling Stars 7:42
5. Venus In Fear 2:20
6. Desire In Violent Overture 4:16
7. The Twisted Nails Of Faith 6:50
. Bathory Aria 11:02
9. Portrait Of The Dead Countess 2:52
10. Lustmord And Wargasm (The Lick Of Carnivorous Winds) 7:30

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