Cathedral, the legendary doom metal band, has left an indelible mark on the metal scene with their grand scale music. Ranking their albums from worst to best proves to be a challenging task due to the band’s diverse sounds across their discography. Despite this, even their “worst” album surpasses the quality of many bands’ best efforts.
Supernatural Birth Machine, released in 1996, may not have resonated as strongly as the band’s other works from that era. However, tracks like “Birth Machine 2000” showcase the band’s signature riffs. The Garden of Unearthly Delights, from 2005, presents a mix of upbeat stoner rock and progressive elements, notably in the 27-minute opus “The Garden,” demonstrating Cathedral’s musical evolution.
The VIIth Coming, released in 2002, features standout tracks like “Skull Flower” and “Aphrodite Winter,” exuding a triumphant mood. The Guessing Game, a double album from 2010, showcases the band’s versatility with a blend of prog, stoner rock, and doom, exemplified in tracks like “Casket Chasers” and “Requiem for the Voiceless.”
Caravan Beyond Redemption, released in 1998, stands out with tracks like “Captain Clegg,” offering a mix of post-Forest doom-rock glory. The Carnival Bizarre, from 1995, captures Cathedral’s unique sound, blending Sabbath influences with a touch of ’70s rock, evident in tracks like “Utopian Blaster” and “Fangalactic Supergoria.”
The Last Spire, released in 2013, marks a monumental end to Cathedral’s discography, featuring massive, crushing doom tracks like “An Observation” and “Pallbearer.” Endtyme, a standout album from 2001, is hailed as one of the greatest doom metal records, with tracks like “Requiem for the Sun” and “Astral Queen” showcasing the band’s musical prowess.
The Ethereal Mirror, released in 1993, stands out for its blend of doom and boogie-rock elements in tracks like “Midnight Mountain” and “Enter the Worms.” However, Forest of Equilibrium, Cathedral’s debut album from 1991, reigns supreme as a monumental doom metal classic, with tracks like “Ebony Tears” and “Soul Sacrifice” solidifying its status as a genre-defining masterpiece.
Cathedral’s musical journey has left an enduring legacy in the metal genre, with each album offering a unique sonic experience and contributing to the band’s iconic status in the realm of doom metal.
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