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 | #52 for 1993 , #2,890 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
(2)Date : Jul 5, 2025
Cathedral의 The Ethereal Mirror는 1993년에 발표된 밴드의 두 번째 정규 앨범으로, 둠 메탈의 전통적 미학을 유쾌하게 비틀며 장르적 전환점을 보여준 작품이다. 데뷔작 Forest of Equilibrium에서 들려준 느리고 장중한 클래식 둠 메탈 사운드에서 벗어나, 이 앨범은 보다 경쾌하고 사이키델릭한 분위기, 그리고 묘하게 끈적한 그루브를 강조한다. 여전히 무겁고 어두운 요소는 유지되지만, 리프는 더 리드미컬하고 Lee Dorrian의 보컬은 더욱 괴기스럽고 직선적으로 변모했다. 음악적으로는 둠 메탈에 하드 록, 스토너 록, 심지어 70년대 프로그레시브 록의 향취까지 자연스럽게 녹아 있다. 곡들은 전체적으로 짧고 명료해졌으며, 반복적인 리프와 묘한 리듬감이 강한 중독성을 만들어낸다. 단순히 느리고 무거운 둠을 구사하던 밴드가 여기서는 오히려 흘러가는 질감과 스스로 굴러가는 듯한 분방한 에너지를 앞세워 청자에게 신선한 충격을 안겨준다. 이는 단지 스타일의 변화가 아니라, 장르에 대한 Cathedral만의 독창적인 해석이라 볼 수 있다.
앨범의 프로덕션도 한층 진화했다. 보다 명료하고 생생한 사운드는 리프와 베이스 라인을 더욱 돋보이게 하고, 리듬의 무게감도 이전보다 선명하게 전달된다. 이는 둠 특유의 답답한 분위기를 어느 정도 ... See More
앨범의 프로덕션도 한층 진화했다. 보다 명료하고 생생한 사운드는 리프와 베이스 라인을 더욱 돋보이게 하고, 리듬의 무게감도 이전보다 선명하게 전달된다. 이는 둠 특유의 답답한 분위기를 어느 정도 ... See More
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.
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(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.
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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
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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.
Cathedral Discography
| Album | Type | Release date | Rating | Votes | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest of Equilibrium | Album | Dec 6, 1991 | 83.6 | 13 | 4 |
| Soul Sacrifice | EP | Oct 20, 1992 | 91.7 | 3 | 0 |
| ▶ The Ethereal Mirror | Album | Feb 1, 1993 | 86.5 | 12 | 2 |
| 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 | 76.7 | 3 | 0 |
| The VIIth Coming | Album | Oct 21, 2002 | 80 | 3 | 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 | 86.7 | 3 | 0 |
| Society's Pact with Satan | EP | Oct 3, 2025 | 75 | 1 | 0 |
