| Endtyme | ||
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| Studio album by Cathedral | ||
| Released | February 26 2001 | |
| Recorded | 17 July - 6 August 2000 at Chapel Studios in Lincolnshire, England | |
| Genre | Doom Metal | |
| Length | Earache | |
| Producer | Billy Anderson | |
| Cathedral chronology | ||
| Our God Has Landed (1998) |
Endtyme (2001) |
Gargoylian (2001) |
| Alternative Cover | ||
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Endtyme is the sixth studio album by the English doom metal band Cathedral. It would be released in late February 2001 and it often cited as a return to the darker sound of the band's earlier works. It would also be the last Cathedral full-length released by Earache Records as the band would cut ties with the label by the end of the year. The album would be produced by Billy Anderson.
Along with the band's heavier, darker sound the album is notable as being the only Cathedral album to not feature artwork by Dave Patchett, opting to work with Stephen O'Malley (Sunn O))), Khanate, etc.) on the versions released in North America and Europe. Toy's Factory would however use artwork by Patchett for the Japanese edition of the album, some of which were signed by the artist.[1]
Endtyme would only be on CD for years until Earache would opt to produce a 2LP vinyl edition in 2023.[2]
At the time of release Endtyme garnered mostly positive reviews at the time of release. Alvin Wee, writing for Chronicles of Chaos, would award a 9.5/10 and praising the band distancing themselves from the "stoner rock" tag along with the album as a whole.[3] A review for Metal-Temple would award an 8/10 and also praise the band leaning heavily to doom.[4] A review via Exclaim! would also praise the album, garnering comparison to the band's debut Forest of Equilibrium.[5] Some reviewers would be less receptive, namely Metal Rules (3/5),[6] AllMusic (2.5/5)[7] and BraveWords (6/10).[8]
The album has since garnered higher praise, with Decibel Magazine ranking it third in their list of the best Cathedral albums.[9]
Tracklist[]
All tracks are written by Lee Dorrian, Garry Jennings, Leo Smee and Brian Dixon.
Track 10 is exclusive to the Japanese edition.
- 1. Cathedral Flames (1:59)
- 2. Melancholy Emperor (5:32)
- 3. Requiem For The Sun (6:54)
- 4. Whores to Oblivion (6:32)
- 5. Alchemist of Sorrows (7:16)
- 6. Ultra Earth (9:22)
- 7. Astral Queen (6:39)
- 8. Sea Serpent (5:48)
- 9. Templar's Arise! (The Return) (13:39)
- 10. Gargoylian (7:47)
Personnel[]
Cathedral[]
- Lee Dorrian - Vocals
- Gaz Jennings - Guitar
- Leo Smee - Bass
- Brian Dixon - Drums
Technical Personnel[]
- Billy Anderson - Producer
- Dave Patchett - Artwork (Japan)
- Stephen O'Malley - Design, Artwork (Europe / North America)
- Ewan Davies - Assistant Engineer
- Will Bartell - Assistant Engineer
- Mark Keaton - Mastering
- Russell Haswell - Noise (4)
- Sam Scott Hunter - Band Photo
- Tony Atkinson - Dv Stills
External Links[]
References[]
| V·T·E Cathedral | |
|---|---|
| Final Lineup | Lee Dorrian • Gaz Jennings • Brian Dixon • Scott Carlson |
| Selected Past Members | Mark Griffiths • Adam Lehan • Mike Smail • Mark Ramsey Wharton • Leo Smee • Victor Griffin • Joe Hasselvander • Barry Stern |
| Studio Albums | Forest of Equilibrium • The Ethereal Mirror • The Carnival Bizarre • Supernatural Birth Machine • Caravan Beyond Redemption • Endtyme • The VIIth Coming • The Garden of Unearthly Delights • The Guessing Game • The Last Spire |
| Extended Plays | In Memoriam • Soul Sacrifice • Twylight Songs • Statik Majik • Hopkins (The Witchfinder General) • Gargoylian • A New Ice Age |
| Other Releases | Our God Has Landed • The Serpent's Gold • Anniversary • Happy Fucking Birthday |
| Selected Associated Bands, Etc. | Rise Above Records • Dave Patchett • Teeth of Lions Rule the Divine • Firebird • Penance • Death Penalty • The Skull • Workshed • With The Dead • Septic Tank • Lucifer • Napalm Death • Repulsion • Acid Reign • Chrome Hoof |