(07-20-2009, 01:54 PM)ayadew Wrote: If you really want to test your mettle, try "Cradle of Filth". They're the most 'negative' band I've ever heard, and their lyrics very intelligent and witty in their obscene, dark and disturbing style.
CoF is indeed an excellent example, and was actually one of the bands I had in mind. Their lyrics are absolutely nasty, but OMG the music is stunningly beautiful in places! The later albums, anyway, which got much more symphonic and lush. I don't care for their early stuff, which is more chaotic, and Dani's voice sounds like a disembodied wraith or banshee.
But the last 2 albums...yikes that is some incredible music! Musically, I mean, not taking into consideration the lyrics. Rise of the Pentagram, in particular, is an instrumental and is absolutely stunning!
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I like to joke that when I listen to CoF, I just pretend Dani's singing about angels. But it's true! That's how some of the music makes me feel, and isn't that what counts? I think Dani's just pretending to be evil, anyway. I've seen interviews with him and I think it's all just a gimmick to him. Musically, he's quite a genius, imo.
There are other bands that are far darker than CoF, though, that are musically lush and beautiful, but still manage to emit a creepy vibe, not sure why. Dimmu Borgir comes to mind. That guy's voice really creeps me out.