Thornography - Cradle Of Filth

Cradle of Filth's most recent album carries directly on from 'Nymphetamine' but is a little more accomplished in its execution of a stripped-down sound, even if the reintroduction of keyboard intros only serves to make them sound like a cheesy gimmick due to their absence in some songs. Dani Filth's vocals no longer scream for attention quite so much, even providing some clean singing in songs such as 'Tonight in Flames,' and although the band is clearly enjoying itself, playing a more simplistic and less atmospheric form of metal, they still aren't all that good at it. The band's lead guitar position continues in its revolving door tradition, and Charles ...  Read the complete review

Firstly, this album takes an abrupt turn in the trail of Cradle's style, both vocally and instrumentally. Personally I dislike this album, notably Dani's vocal ability has decayed over time (expect if you've been screeching for over 14 years) although I'll make an unbiased description. The album is more romantic than previous releases, the majority of the tracks feature much more melodic, slower, less chaotic guitar, and the instruments are somewhat less haunting- an upside for some, a downside for others. They have succeeded exceptionally well in making each album sound different, and this one takes on a whole new sound. The vocals are a ...  Read the complete review