The Ethereal Mirror
| Band | |
|---|---|
| Type | Album (Studio full-length) |
| Released | February 1, 1993 |
| Genres | Doom Metal, Stoner Metal |
| Labels | Columbia Records, Earache Records |
| Length | 54:24 |
| Ranked | #55 for 1993 , #2,833 all-time |
Album Photos (11)
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The Ethereal Mirror Information
Track listing (Songs)
| title | rating | votes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Violet Vortex | 1:54 | 81.7 | 3 | |
| 2. | Ride | 4:47 | 82.5 | 2 | |
| 3. | Enter the Worms | 6:07 | 80 | 1 | |
| 4. | Midnight Mountain | 4:55 | 88.3 | 3 | |
| 5. | Fountain of Innocence | 7:12 | 80 | 1 | |
| 6. | Grim Luxuria | 4:47 | 80 | 1 | |
| 7. | Jaded Entity | 7:53 | 85 | 1 | |
| 8. | Ashes You Leave | 6:21 | 80 | 1 | |
| 9. | Phantasmagoria | 8:42 | 85 | 1 | |
| 10. | Imprisoned in Flesh | 1:44 | 80 | 1 |
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Line-up (members)
- Lee Dorrian : Vocals
- Gaz Jennings : Guitars, Bass
- Adam Lehan : Guitars
- Mark Ramsay Wharton : Drums
Recorded at Manor Studios, Oxford.
Track 1 by Jennings
Tracks 2, 4, 5 & 10 by Dorrian & Jennings
Tracks 3 & 7 by Dorrian, Lehan & Bianco
Track 6 by Dorrian & Lehan
Track 8 by Dorrian, Lehan & Jennings
Track 9 by Dorrian, Lehan, Jennings & Bianco.
Bonus tracks for Japan (and the Earache Records re-release):
11. Sky Lifter (Instrumental Version)
12. A Funeral Request (1993 Version)
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Track 1 by Jennings
Tracks 2, 4, 5 & 10 by Dorrian & Jennings
Tracks 3 & 7 by Dorrian, Lehan & Bianco
Track 6 by Dorrian & Lehan
Track 8 by Dorrian, Lehan & Jennings
Track 9 by Dorrian, Lehan, Jennings & Bianco.
Bonus tracks for Japan (and the Earache Records re-release):
11. Sky Lifter (Instrumental Version)
12. A Funeral Request (1993 Version)
Jap ... See More
The Ethereal Mirror Lists
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The Ethereal Mirror Reviews
(1)
Date : Feb 8, 2022
Cathedral’s sophomore album is a slight transition from their purely Doomy debut. Never thought I would say this, but the Stoner tinge added here definitely improves the album. The riffs and energy here is awesome, and some tracks, namely the first half, are just great fun. Even so, they retain that Doomy delivery and aesthetic, with interesting lyricism that dances between abstract psychedelic madness and gloomy pessimism. The songs are much more energetic and eclectic, with the rhythm section especially picking up in interest factor.
On the other end of the spectrum, some of the tracks here are much more gloomy, passionate and serious than anything on the debut. A great example of this is “Jaded Eternity” which is pure Paradise Lost in style, monumental riffs and passionate chorus taking it as far as the band can go. The second half of the album in general sticks pretty close to true Doom, though retaining some of the newfound energy the band picked up.
This juxtaposition of energetic grooving and dark gloom work wonderfully on the album, at times kept separate and others intertwined. The vocals can be an acquired taste, but they definitely appeal to me, especially in the places where his roar is tinged with sorrow, a gruff bellow still wonderfully able to hold notes and melodies. Awesome album that offers a great mix of moods and styles.
On the other end of the spectrum, some of the tracks here are much more gloomy, passionate and serious than anything on the debut. A great example of this is “Jaded Eternity” which is pure Paradise Lost in style, monumental riffs and passionate chorus taking it as far as the band can go. The second half of the album in general sticks pretty close to true Doom, though retaining some of the newfound energy the band picked up.
This juxtaposition of energetic grooving and dark gloom work wonderfully on the album, at times kept separate and others intertwined. The vocals can be an acquired taste, but they definitely appeal to me, especially in the places where his roar is tinged with sorrow, a gruff bellow still wonderfully able to hold notes and melodies. Awesome album that offers a great mix of moods and styles.
1 likeThe Ethereal Mirror Comments
(10)
Dec 18, 2022
"The Ethereal Mirror" stands as a great album in Cathedral's discography and in my opinion, a real landmark release. Compared to the previous album, this one has faster tempo within the style, better guitar work, stronger ideas and Lee Dorrian changes his singing to some lowed clean voice. The band is still beholden to the ghost of Black Sabbath in a major way and album is literally full of incredible tracks.
1 like
Oct 18, 2022
이 앨범 덕에 스토너 계열 디깅을 시작했는데 아직은 Cathedral만큼 이상하리만치 중독성 강한 밴드를 못 찾았다. 콕 집어서 어디가 좋은지는 딱히 못 말하겠지만 계속 듣고 있다. 여러모로 신기한 앨범
1 like
Oct 4, 2022
큰 감흥은 없음. 그래도 지겨울만하면 등장하는 괜찮은 리프 덕에 그럭저럭 들을 만함. 둠메탈의 선구자 중 하나로 여겨지지만 지금 들어보면 오히려 포크메탈같음.
Oct 14, 2013
기존의 둠메탈 양식에서 벗어나 둠이라는 접시를 밑에 깔고 여러가지 요소들을 잘 섞어놓은 느낌이다. 이런 음악을 캐씨드랄 아니면 누가 할까. 비슷한것도 들어본적이 없다.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest of Equilibrium | Album | Dec 6, 1991 | 83.5 | 12 | 3 |
| Soul Sacrifice | EP | Oct 20, 1992 | 91.7 | 3 | 0 |
| ▶ The Ethereal Mirror | Album | Feb 1, 1993 | 86.7 | 11 | 1 |
| Statik Majik | EP | Apr 5, 1994 | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| The Carnival Bizarre | Album | Sep 29, 1995 | 87.9 | 7 | 0 |
| Hopkins (The Witchfinder General) | EP | Apr 9, 1996 | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Supernatural Birth Machine | Album | Nov 12, 1996 | 83.8 | 4 | 0 |
| Caravan Beyond Redemption | Album | Dec 6, 1998 | 80 | 3 | 0 |
| Endtyme | Album | Feb 26, 2001 | 87.5 | 2 | 0 |
| The VIIth Coming | Album | Oct 21, 2002 | 87.5 | 2 | 0 |
| The Garden of Unearthly Delights | Album | Sep 26, 2005 | 90 | 2 | 0 |
| The Guessing Game | Album | Mar 26, 2010 | 92.5 | 2 | 0 |
| A New Ice Age | EP | Dec 2, 2011 | - | 0 | 0 |
| The Last Spire | Album | Apr 29, 2013 | 85 | 2 | 0 |
