What makes Supernatural Birth Machine by Cathedral notable?

The album received positive reviews from critics, highlighting its ambitious sound and thematic depth. It also contributed to Cathedral's reputation as pioneers within the doom and stoner metal genres, influencing subsequent artists with its blend of heaviness and atmospheric complexity. Released in 1996, 'Supernatural Birth Machine' marked Cathedral's fifth studio album during a time when they were solidifying their position in the doom metal scene. Following their critically acclaimed album 'The Carnival Bizarre', this release showcased a shift towards more experimental elements, further expanding their sonic palette while maintaining their signature heaviness.

Who is Supernatural Birth Machine for?

Supernatural Birth Machine works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and wave-like pacing experience.

How many songs are on Supernatural Birth Machine?

Supernatural Birth Machine has 11 tracks, running approximately 58 minutes.

Released 30 years ago

Supernatural Birth Machine

Cathedral · 1996

58 min · 11 tracks · doom metal

A sprawling exploration of cosmic themes wrapped in heavy, distorted riffs and haunting melodies.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

long, immersive listening sessions
dynamic emotional journeys
wave-like pacing experience
haunting, atmospheric explorations

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1996, 'Supernatural Birth Machine' marked Cathedral's fifth studio album during a time when they were solidifying their position in the doom metal scene. Following their critically acclaimed album 'The Carnival Bizarre', this release showcased a shift towards more experimental elements, further expanding their sonic palette while maintaining their signature heaviness.
Stylistic neighbors: Uncle Acid & the Deadbeats· Paradise Lost· Conan

Tracklist

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

1 Cybertron 71 / Eternal Countdown (intro) 1:18
2 Urko’s Conquest 4:02
3 Stained Glass Horizon 5:29
4 Cyclops Revolution 7:07
5 Birth Machine 2000 8:59
6 Nightmare Castle 6:31
7 Fireball Demon 4:12
8 Phaser Quest 3:42
9 Suicide Asteroid 4:13
10 Dragon Ryder 13 5:52
11 Magnetic Hole 6:32

What to play next

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Caravan Beyond Redemption

1998

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The Carnival Bizarre

1995

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