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.
Why this album works
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.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys wave-like pacing experience
- 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
- Paradise Lost· Conan· Witchcraft
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cybertron 71 / Eternal Countdown (intro) 1:18
- 2 Urko’s Conquest Standout 4:02
- 3 Stained Glass Horizon 5:29
- 4 Cyclops Revolution 7:07
- 5 Birth Machine 2000 Standout 8:59
- 6 Nightmare Castle Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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