Wolfheart is the debut studio album by Portuguese gothic metal band Moonspell. All of the tracks are in English except for "Trebaruna" and "Ataegina", which are in Portuguese, as well as the chorus of "Alma Mater". The song "An Erotic Alchemy" is a duet, inspired by and quoting Marquis de Sade.[citation needed]
Wolfheart | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1 April 1995 | |||
Recorded | 29 January – 13 February 1995 at Studio 2 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 43:52 | |||
Label | Century Media | |||
Producer | Moonspell, Waldemar Sorychta | |||
Moonspell chronology | ||||
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Alternative cover | ||||
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [1] |
Sputnikmusic | (2.5/5)[2] |
In July 2010, it was reported that Wolfheart will be represented in the form of an official stamp to be issued by the Portuguese Postal Service (CTT, Correios de Portugal) as part of a collection of stamps that represent the most significant rock moments and records from Portugal.[3]
Track listing
editAll lyrics by Fernando Ribeiro, all music by Moonspell.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Wolfshade (A Werewolf Masquerade)" | 7:43 |
2. | "Love Crimes" | 7:34 |
3. | "...Of Dream and Drama (Midnight Ride)" | 3:59 |
4. | "Lua d'Inverno" ("Winter Moon") (Instrumental) | 1:48 |
5. | "Trebaruna" | 3:30 |
6. | "Vampiria" | 5:36 |
7. | "An Erotic Alchemy" | 8:05 |
8. | "Alma Mater" | 5:37 |
9. | "Ataegina" (digipack release bonus track) | 4:01 |
Total length: | 47:53 |
Credits
editBand members
edit- Fernando Ribeiro (Langsuyar) – lead vocals
- Duarte Picoto (Mantus) – guitars
- João Pereira (Tanngrisnir) – guitars, backing vocals
- João Pedro Escoval (Ares) – bass
- Pedro Paixão (Passionis) – keyboards, backing vocals
- Miguel Gaspar (Mike) – drums
Additional musicians
edit- Birgit Zacher – female vocals
Production
edit- Nuno Cartaxo – photography
- Christophe Szpajdel – logo (original edition)
- Axel Hermann – cover art (original edition)
- Carsten Drescher – layout, design
References
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