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The Carnival Bizarre

Cathedral · 1995

62 min · 10 tracks · doom metal

A sprawling, atmospheric journey through heavy riffs and haunting melodies that evoke a sense of dark fantasy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • immersive listening experiences
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • dark atmospheric soundscapes
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • contemplative late-night moods

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1995, 'The Carnival Bizarre' was Cathedral's fourth studio album, marking their evolution into a more sophisticated sound after the earlier, rawer efforts. Following the success of 'The Carnival Bizarre,' Cathedral solidified their place in the doom metal genre, showcasing a matured style that blended heavy riffs with complex compositions.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Vampire Sun 4:06
  • 2 Hopkins (The Witchfinder General) 5:19
  • 3 Utopian Blaster 5:41
  • 4 Night of the Seagulls 7:01
  • 5 Carnival Bizarre 8:36
  • 6 Inertia’s Cave 6:39
  • 7 Fangalactic Supergoria 5:55
  • 8 Blue Light 3:27
  • 9 Palace of Fallen Majesty 7:44
  • 10 Electric Grave 8:26

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