A Crimson Cosmos cover

A Crimson Cosmos

Lake of Tears · 1997

39 min · 9 tracks · gothic metal

A swirling blend of heavy riffs and melancholic melodies that evoke a cosmic, introspective journey.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • cosmic themes for introspective journeys
  • melancholic melodies with gradual peaks
  • engaging flow for full album
  • suitable for late-night contemplation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat party music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'A Crimson Cosmos' is Lake of Tears' fourth studio album, marking their transition from traditional doom metal to a more gothic sound. Following their successful album 'Forever Autumn' in 1995, this release further solidified their presence in the gothic metal scene and showcased their evolving musical identity.
Stylistic neighbors
The Gathering· Paradise Lost· My Dying Bride

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Boogie Bubble 4:51
  • 2 Cosmic Weed 3:50
  • 3 When My Sun Comes Down 4:58
  • 4 Devil’s Diner 3:43
  • 5 The Four Strings of Mourning 5:39
  • 6 To Die Is to Wake 3:48
  • 7 Lady Rosenred 2:34
  • 8 Raistlin and the Rose 5:22
  • 9 A Crimson Cosmos 4:54

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata