Swallowed by the Desire of Self | |
Artist | Cryptic Wisdom |
Type | Studio Album |
Genre | progressive death metal neoclassical metal |
Length | 1:21:59 |
Released | March 16, 2008 |
Label | Wargore Records |
Previous | Cryptic Wisdom |
Next | Throes of Sorrow |
Swallowed by the Desire of Self is the second release by the progressive death metal band Cryptic Wisdom.
The band debutted their new classical music-influenced technical sound on this album.
It is a concept album following a character named Narcissus. He sets out on a journey to discover his true self amidst a world of evil and temptation.
The track "Holy Revelation (Unveiling the Sieve)" is sung in German.
Track Listing
- Narcissus
- Who Am I?
- The Path of Desire
- Cold Spirits
- A Dying World
- Sower of Discord and Despair
- Ominous Entity
- The Ten Trials
- Blackfoot
- Hospitality
- Sign of the Omen
- The Vigil
- Holy Revelation (Unveiling the Sieve)
- Damned
Personnel
- Budd Kimmlin - vocals, bass
- Samuel Jokim - guitars
- Roscoe Jofena - guitars
- Moe Lacey - drums