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From the Cradle to Enslave Ep

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Cradle certaintly have come a long way since Orgiastic Pleasures back in '92. The new disc, "From the Cradle to Enslave" is not the greatest Cradle of Filth CD, but it deserves the 5 stars anyway. Dani Filth and company have taken a new approach to songwriting, as the title track has a definite commercial twinge to it (well, as commercial as black metal can get). The other tracks, "Of Dark Blood and F**king," "Death Comes Ripping," (A Misfits cover), "Sleepless," (an Anathema cover), and two remixes, a techno remix of "Cradle" and a remake of the CoF classic "Funeral in Carpathia," are also fairly trimmed up; much more straightforward than tracks from "Dusk and Her Embrace," some of which sprawl on for 8 to 9 minutes. It even conjurs memories of "The Principle of Evil Made Flesh (an album which even die-hard Cradle fans have never heard). In effect, "Cradle to Enslave" is definitely for the die-hard fan, as well as for the newer fans. I wouldn't reccomend it as an introduction for new listeners though, as it is not an accurate representation of the group, and is more of a look at what's to come with the new album. New listeners should definitely go check out "Cruelty and the Beast." That's all for now. Hope I helped.

This CD is only for the COF fans of a loyal following. To understand this EP you would have to understand COF. If you are one to collect their music no matter what kind of direction they choose to try, then this is a good one to have. If not and this will be your first time listening to them, definitely listen to their previous albums. This is a great way to make the anticipation of their next album even more. Also, purchase their new video "PanDaeMonAeom" (something like that) it will really get you inside of COF. COF will always be on top.

ATTENTION .THIS IS AN ALBUM FOR THE COF- FANS NOT JUST FOR EVERYONE.DO NOT COMPARE IT WITH THEIR PREVIOUS WORKS,CAUSE IT'S NOT AFULL ALBUM.BUY THIS ONE ONLY IF YOU HAVE ALL THE OTHER COF-CDS.ONLY THEN WILL YOU UNDERSTAND ITS VALUE...

This six track ep from Cradle of Filth is pretty good although not as atmospheric as some of their work on 'Cruelty and the beast'. The cover versions of other bands songs are good but I would prefer it if they covered Iron Maiden or Judas Preist. The dance mix 'Perverts church' is good for what it is, but what it is is a dance mix and I don't really like dance music.

This e.p. is certainly worth having and a wise purchase for Cradle of Filth fans but for a newcomer for this band I would reccomend 'Cruelty and the Beast instead'.

This e.p. is very good but a little dissappointind compared with 'Cruelty...' and 'Vempire'

WARNING: Some audiences may find the lyrics and artwork used by this band offensive, but they're probably not into metal.

Cradle of Filth had some band-member changes prior to this release, and this is certainly noticeable. The newcomers definately keep the same standards of musicianship, albeit taking Cradle of Filth in new directions. The first two tracks, the title-track and "Of Darkness and F**king" are superb! Unique songs with a unique sound. Extraordinary arrangements and powerful crescendos fuelled by all-out thrash. In fact, I consider these songs superior to most of their previous work. It feels as if CoF has found their own sound and are extremely comfortable with it. Great! The EP should have ended there, in my opinion, because the rest of the songs are mediocre at best. What is supposed to be covers of Misfits, Anathema, and themselves with CoF-flavor (or should I say flavour), end up being mediocre at best. I could say that Dani's voice just dont do these songs justice, but I might as well say that these songs dont do Dani's voice justice. Nevertheless, his style of singing and the songs covered do not belong together. I would have loved to hear Dani actually SING on at least one of the covers, or is he incapable? Is it an issue of image; that it isn't "evil" or "black metal" enough if he should use different modes of singing depending upon the atmosphere of the music? In any case, Dani's mode of singing is outstanding and fits perfectly into the atmosphere of Cradle of Filth music as it has sounded and sounds on the first two songs of this EP. The point of the remixes is to me completely lost. What's with the techno? and the "Funeral in Carpathia"-remake is definately inferior to the original. Is it just me, or does Dani's voice actually crack a few times singing it! It should never have been released. Summing up, buy this EP for the two first songs and discard the rest. I am sure that the new album coming soon will set up new, wonderful standards as to what one should expect from the music of the CoF-genre.

If you are a fan of straight foward black and death metal, then you won't like this. If you like and appreciate talent though, you will like this. It is totally different from their other worrks with a slightly more commercial appeal to it. As if COF could ever be commercial. But it's all good, and it still rocks.

A Good Album .. but like peapol said .. it is not the real Cradle of Filth ... But They Goooooood .. I am a Big For Cradle .. i have Full Albums .. They are Totaly Different of this Album .. Just Buy it .. you won't loose