The Guessing Game
Cathedral · 2010
84 min · 13 tracks · doom metal
A sprawling journey through dark, atmospheric doom metal infused with rich lyrical storytelling and intricate melodies.
Why this album works
The album received critical acclaim for its ambitious compositions and thematic depth, often noted for its blending of traditional doom elements with experimental influences. It also solidified Cathedral's status as pioneers in the doom metal genre, influencing subsequent bands within the scene.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released in 2010, 'The Guessing Game' is Cathedral's final studio album before their disbandment, marking a significant moment in their three-decade career. This album comes after their acclaimed 'The Garden of Unearthly Delights' (2005), showcasing a continued evolution in sound while maintaining their signature doom metal roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Paradise Lost· Conan· Witchcraft
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Immaculate Misconception 2:24
- 2 Funeral of Dreams Standout 8:28
- 3 Painting in the Dark 6:18
- 4 Death of an Anarchist 7:12
- 5 The Guessing Game Standout 3:08
- 6 Edwige’s Eyes 7:08
- 7 Cats, Incense, Candles & Wine 6:01
Disc 2
- 1 One Dimensional People 2:30
- 2 The Casket Chasers 6:40
- 3 La noche del buque maldito (aka Ghost Ship of the Blind Dead) 5:46
- 4 The Running Man 8:46
- 5 Requiem for the Voiceless Standout 9:50
- 6 Journey Into Jade 10:36
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