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Forest of Equilibrium

Cathedral · 1991

54 min · 7 tracks · doom metal

Heavy, droning riffs blend with haunting melodies, creating an immersive and melancholic sonic landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • atmospheric background focus
  • dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1991, 'Forest of Equilibrium' was Cathedral's debut album, establishing them as pioneers of the doom metal genre. The band had transitioned from the earlier grindcore sound of their previous project, Napalm Death, allowing them to explore slower tempos and darker themes that would define their career.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Picture of Beauty & Innocence (intro) / Commiserating the Celebration 11:17
  • 2 Ebony Tears 7:47
  • 3 Serpent Eve 7:41
  • 4 Soul Sacrifice 2:54
  • 5 A Funeral Request 9:18
  • 6 Equilibrium 6:08
  • 7 Reaching Happiness, Touching Pain 9:09

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