i came across a lot of possibilities to grab a copy of cradle of filth's sixth full length album on ebay. but either the delusional price or the fact, that it was black vinyl held me back. then, finally, all the stars were in the right position and the time had come for me to pull the trigger. all in all i won it for a pretty decent amount of money.
of course, this copy is far from mint condition. at least when it comes to the sleeve condition. worn edges and corners, outer sleeve and dust sleeves alike. but hey, i can live with that easily. the vinyl itself is flawless and looks lovely. 180gr semi-translucent yellow lps with some black smears. love the sleeve being a glue pocket one and not a gatefold. a non-gatefold cover for a metal release is a welcomed change for a time.
when it comes to the musical side, i'm not to one hundred percent sold on it. the first half is great. the second half however can't hold up to the first. it gets a bit dull, especially 'english fire' is a bore. probably one has to be an islander to comprehend. lyrically a story is missing. they loosely connect but don't build up on another. another minor let down for me. the record is good, really, but is simply not my favourite of them. i came up short with pressing information. anyone here a clue? roadrunner records. 2004.
