Description

Creepmime – Shadows – Cassette

Shadows is the debut album by the Dutch death/doom metal band Creepmime, released in 1993. Creepmime was known for their atmospheric and melancholic approach to death metal, incorporating elements of doom and gothic metal into their sound.

Shadows showcases Creepmime’s dark and brooding style, characterized by heavy, downtuned guitars, slow tempos, and deep, guttural vocals. The album explores themes of darkness, despair, and introspection, with lyrics that delve into personal struggles and emotional turmoil.

Notable tracks from the album include ‘The Fruits Of Ill Virture,’ ‘A Serenade For The Tragic,’ and the title track ‘Chinese Whispers.’ These songs exemplify Creepmime’s ability to create an oppressive and haunting atmosphere, blending heavy riffs with melancholic melodies.

Shadows received positive reviews from underground metal publications and helped establish Creepmime as a notable presence within the death/doom metal scene. The album’s atmospheric and gloomy sound, combined with its emotional depth, resonated with fans of extreme and introspective metal music.

While Creepmime did not achieve widespread commercial success, Shadows remains a respected release among fans of death/doom metal and is considered an influential album within the genre. It represents Creepmime’s contribution to the development of the death/doom style and stands as a testament to their ability to create dark and atmospheric music.

Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic seal

Pavement Records

Track Listing
The Fruits Of Ill Virture
A Serenade For The Tragic
Suffer The Shadows
The Way of Al Flesh
Chinese Whispers
Soon Ripe Soon Rotten
Gather That Shattered
My Soul Flayed Bare